Wards Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1024 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Outdated room quality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Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as small and outdated.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 1024 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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susan • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

i liked the location away from touristy inner city.the room was adequate for a short term stay

Cons:

nothing unless wanting to pay high rates elsewhare

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • de
1
Absolut nicht zu empfehlen!
Pros:

Zuerst bekamen wir ein Raucherzimmer.
Nach unserer Reklamation durften wir umziehen.

Cons:

Das winzige Zimmer und das Bad waren dreckig und die wenigen Möbel alt und extrem abgewöhnt.
Das Waschbecken befand sich im Zimmer und hatte einen Sprung.
Wir haben uns sehr unwohl gefühlt.
Für diesen Preis haben wir in vielen Ländern in den schönsten Pensionen gelebt.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Pauline Frances • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Public transport directly accessible

Cons:

Many stairs to climb

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • it
5
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

La stanza

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Very clean good location

Cons:

It was noisy

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • fr
7
Bizarre pour un établissement Booking.com
Pros:

Bel hôtel pour le 19 eme siècle

Cons:

Wifi sur le palier…pas dans la chambre
Beaucoup de bruit jusque 1 heure du matin

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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olivier • solo_traveller • fr
6
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lena Maria • solo_traveller • se
6
Pros:

Goda,hemgjorda pannkakor,sängarna var bra

Cons:

Lite butter serveringspersonal, luktade gammalt. Hittade plånbok under sängen,så dåligt städat.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Kelli • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

It was. Lose to Quay street about 1.5 km....

Cons:

It was ran down the bed was small and uncomfortable the shower was tiny

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Yevhen • solo_traveller • ie
8
For night perfect
Pros:

Excellent location, wonderful place, excellent location for a walk, almost everything is within walking distance


A great hotel, very unusual, if you like naturalization, it's perfect. There's a pub on the ground floor, perfect for a quick beer break. They're also offering it tomorrow, but unfortunately, we didn't get it. I think it's very tasty, but I can't say for sure.

Cons:

Considering our age, I think that soundproofing is absolutely necessary. We can hear our neighbors in the shower, but we slept very comfortably (+) soft beds and cleanliness.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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mark • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

A good place in Galway
Breakfast with a lot of choice

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Tom Waslsh • solo_traveller • ie
9
One night stay
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • cz
5
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Macdonald • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Majella • solo_traveller • ie
10
Wards of Salthill
Pros:

Location to beach
Choice of breakfast
Bright and clean room
Comfy bed
So reasonably priced

Cons:

Lack of restaurant

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • ie
6
Great location, needs modernisation.
Pros:

Location, value for money.

Cons:

Old fashioned decor, small uncomfortable bed.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee