Wards Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (978 reviews)
Lower Salthill , Galway , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room quality
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4.98
Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dust and unpleasant odors.
Service
8.46
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Positive remarks about the convenient location near the college and other amenities.
Room Quality
5.95
Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as small and outdated.
Amenities
6.48
Basic amenities provided, but some users mentioned showers not always working.
Value for Money
7.44
Several reviews noted it as a budget-friendly option, suggesting good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast received positive feedback; however, the bar had mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
6.96
General sentiments were mixed with both positive and negative aspects emphasized.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:09

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Hotel
Experience the warmth and friendliness of Wards Hotel and Pub, nestled in the heart of Lower Salthill, Galway City.

Quality Service and Traditional Entertainment
Enjoy top-notch service from our dedicated staff and immerse yourself in the local culture with a traditional music session every Wednesday night in our cosy bar.

Ideal Location for Exploring
Conveniently situated equidistant from the city centre, Salthill, and Galway Bay, allowing you to easily explore the best attractions including Salthill Beach and the picturesque promenade.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and Irish hospitality? Book your stay at Wards Hotel and Pub now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 978 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.98
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 6.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 6.96
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Kornelia • couple • ie
10
loved it! would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

the location was perfect quite and peaceful at night but still walking distance from shops, restaurants, etc. breakfast was amazing and the staff were so lovely. a really homey vibe i felt really safe and comfortable.

Cons:

everything was great.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Roos • couple • ie
6
Pros:

Very kind staff. Nice breakfast

Cons:

The beds was not so comfortable. Very basic room.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Carney • family_with_children • ie
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The rooms

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Serap • couple • gb
5
Very basic
Pros:

It was good location

Cons:

Was very basic, a bit smelly

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ad • extended_group • nl
4
Geen aanrader
Pros:

Parkeren motor

Cons:

Douche te klein en bij een kamer bed niet opgemaakt en geen nieuwe handdoeken en eerste dag ontbijt was goed tweede dag was er veel op

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Iain • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location - very handy for town centre.

Cons:

Toilet roll and bottles of water weren't replaced in room.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • ie
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
4
Way over priced
Pros:

Breakfast was good and tasty

Cons:

Bathroom no fan or shaver light and shower dirty.On busy noisy road and busy pub noise

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • solo_traveller • ie
10
Positive experience
Pros:

I'm studying in GBS so for me location couldn't be more suitable. It is really old style place, kind like Father's Ted house decor but in very positive meaning. Room was very clean, carpet looks new and soo soft. Bathroom was spotless. I will definitely stay over again

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • be
4
Pros:

Good handy location for Salthill beach

Cons:

Single glazed windows which didn’t close properly giving out onto a busy road. Badly maintained shower room.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • ch
7
Gutes Hotel um eine Nacht zu verbringen. Hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter.
Pros:

Super netter Herr an der Reception. Wir sind früher gekommen um zu schauen ob wir das Gepäck deponieren können, uns wurde dann direkt ein Zimmer gegeben, damit wir die Sachen bereits verstauen konnten.

Cons:

Die Lage ist für Reisende mit ÖV nicht optimal. Zu Fuss 25min vom Bahnhof. Allerdings ist eine Bushaltestelle unmittelbar neben dem Hotel, aber die Busse fahren nicht sehr regelmässig und der Ticketkauf in Irland ist sowieso etwas erschwert, im Gegensatz zu England.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Harriet • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

The staff were friendly on check-in. Rooms were rather small and the sink was in the bedroom which didn’t present an issue - we just weren’t expecting it. Shower was very small but was good. Very thin walls between the rooms but the bed was really comfortable and the breakfast was decent!!

Cons:

Small rooms. Very small bathroom.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Micheal • couple • gb
3
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Corine • couple • fr
6
Pros:

L'accueil du personnel, le petit déjeuner et la proximité avec le centre ville de Galway.

Cons:

Cet hôtel n'a pas d'ascenseur et est un peu "vieillot".

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Conor • couple • ie
1
Mould in corner of room, ripped bed, tiny bathroom, sink at the bottom of the bed, no ironing board €120 for the night i
Cons:

Far too expensive for what it was

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Regan • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Casey • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
10
Comfortable bed, and a fantastic breakfast, at a reasonable price.
Pros:

Reasonably priced, excellent breakfast, and comfortable bedrooms, with all facilities. Proprietor, Anthony Larry, is a living legend with us Mayo people.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike about it.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Eugene • solo_traveller • ie
6
Good value
Pros:

Kettle did not work

Cons:

Kettle did not work

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee