Wards Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1102 reviews)
Lower Salthill , Galway , IE
+353 91 581 508

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Bar
Non-smoking throughout

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Outdated room quality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Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as small and outdated.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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1102 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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BRUNO • couple • fr
1
Adresse à bannir
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Je déconseille fortement ce lieu pas tres propre, vieux et l'accueil nul - Le soir le pub au dessous est plein et ils font la fête jusqu'à 5H du mat et en sus ils ont déclenché l'alarme incendie à 5H30 , même pas une excuse, un petit mot le matin, bref pas du tout un lieu pour dormir. Le pompon après le petit déjeuner nous avons été malade, donc à éviter absolument.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • ie
8
Great value for a short stay in Galway
Pros:

Great location. The breakfast was fantastic for just a tenner. The hotel has no parking but the street outside had loads of spaces so that's not an issue at all. Even though it's a pub, you don't hear any noise in the room I was in.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Rene • solo_traveller • nl
8
Simpel en goed verblijf op loopafstand van het centrum.
Pros:

Prima ontbijt, diverse keuzes a la minute bereidt

Cons:

Eigenlijk helemaal niets - prima geregeld

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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pedro • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

If you don't want to spend a lot of money, and all you're interested in is a place to sleep, you'll find it here.
What you don't find is the comfort, services, and atmosphere of a hotel - these are rooms upstairs from a friendly, and not very noisy (on a Saturday!) pub. You park at the door, the center of wonderful Galway is a 15-minute walk away, or a quick bus ride that drops you off at the door directly from the center.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • ca
7
Trip to Galway
Pros:

Great breakfast and an easy 10 minute walk to centre of town.

Cons:

Hotel was dated.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Eoin • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Velroy • extended_group • ae
6
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • solo_traveller • ie
8
good value and location
Pros:

Very clean and confortable. Very nice breakfast, Great location.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • ie
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was terrible , tiny, outdated, bed was not even, we couldnt adjust the heat , shower was loud, barely enough room to move around the bed

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Aine • couple • gb
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • ie
10
Short and Sweet
Pros:

I just had one night here but I must say I had one of the best sleeps ever....the bed was really comfortable and even with how horrendously bad the weather was outside I didn't wake up once during the night. The room had everything I needed, and the staff at reception are very friendly,the gentleman at check in and the lady at check out. Location great too, just between the city centre and Salthill.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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IAN • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
3
Si vous aimez l'ambiance rustique qui sent la bière, allez-y.
Pros:

Le quantité servie au petit déj

Cons:

L'amabilité du personnel
La vétusté de la salle de bain (chauffe eau du moyen âge)
Isolation (vitres)
Linge de lit vieillot / déchiré
Petit dej (servi normalement de 8h à 10h) : Rien n'était prêt à 8j, nous avons été servi à 8h30...

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
8
Local experience easy bus to down town.
Pros:

Great location and fun pub. This place offered a great “local” experience. Fun staff in the pub and the breakfast was exceptional made to order n

Cons:

The rooms was smallest I’ve ever had. Shower was too small to bend over.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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yuichiro • couple • gb
10
アイリッシュ体験としては良いと思う！
Pros:

パブの上にあり可愛い。

Cons:

悪いわけではないけど、こじんまりしている部屋ですが、私は好きです。

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Clifford • couple • us
9
Pros:

It was cute and homey

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • ie
1
Disgusting
Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

Everything dated hotel stale smell from time you enter building room bathroom not fit for purpose no one on reception until 3pm took money never seen him again breakfast poor milk sour foreign workers language barrier wouldn't recommend to anyone

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Bahram • couple • ch
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee