Wards Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1013 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Outdated room quality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Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as small and outdated.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 1013 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
J
Jan • solo_traveller • be
8
uitstekend
Pros:

Prijs-kwaliteit is heel degelijk (vergeleken met andere panden in Galway). De kamer is heel basic, heeft alles wat je nodig hebt als je tenminste niet te veel verwacht en geen te hoge eisen stelt.

Cons:

De kamer had een aantal mankementen die eigenlijk met weinig moeite en heel snel verholpen zouden kunnen worden : een raam dat niet voldoende sluit, een deurkruk die los staat, een nutteloos stuk metaal in de muur.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
F
Felipe • extended_group • mx
10
Lovely stay, friendly staff, kindness all around.
Pros:

Breakfast was awesome. Staff was friendly. It all seemed very quaint and cozy.

Cons:

The cellular tech on the premises

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
P
patricia • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rae • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
O
O'Sullivan • solo_traveller • gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

The key pad entry to the room

Cons:

I believed the accommodation i booked was a hotel but it was more "bedrooms above a pub". There was a pub smell through out. As a female travelling for a conference, I did not feel comfortable staying here unfortunately. When I asked about off street parking, the staff suggested that I park in the beer garden if there was space. The room was very small, basic, grim and extremely disappointing. The window did not close properly, furniture was tired and worn looking, only one plug worked so I had to change between the kettle, the TV and charging my phone.
The shower was very small and very little power in it.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
H
Hogan • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything,nice stay

Cons:

Bit small but no complaint

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
R
Róisín • couple • ie
9
Cute, classic accommodation in Salthill
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff, nice lively bar downstairs, great coffee with the included breakfast which was lovely. Felt like a very charming, old school accomodation

Cons:

Curtain rail was broken and held together with some sellotape which gave way when we opened the drapes lol

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • extended_group • ie
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
A
Angelitsa • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • ie
10
Great staff.
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
D
didier • family_with_children • fr
4
décevant pour le prix
Pros:

L’emplacement assez proche du bord de mer. L’ambiance pub irlandais

Cons:

Les équipements vétustes. La difficulté d’accès aux chambres. Le rapport qualité prix

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Phi B • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
M
Matthäus • extended_group • at
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
S
Sanditko • couple • sk
4
Sklamanie
Pros:

Raňajky v ubytovaní.
Dobrá dostupnosť do centra aj pešo.
Starší hotel s írskou atmosférou.
Ustielanie postelí, vysypanie smetí.

Cons:

Okná cez ktoré prefukovalo, žiadna izolácia. Aj keď fungovali radiatory, na izbe bolo chladno.
Nepríjemný zápach na izbe pri príchode.
Prvú noc velký hluk z podniku, ktorý sa nachádza rovno pod ubytovaním (cca do 1:30 a.m.). Prebiehala tam oslava a všetci kričali a aj vo vonkajších priestoroch keď chodili fajčiť.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
G
Georgina • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
E
Eleanor • couple • ie
4
Pros:

Amazing staff and food

Cons:

The room was disappointing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly • solo_traveller • ie
7
Fine for a lone traveller
Pros:

Good location. Great breakfast and lovely Guinness

Cons:

Couldn’t open or close bathroom door as it was stuck on new carpet

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee