The Westwood Apartments

Hotels
9.1 (83 reviews)
Upper Newcastle, The Westwood, H91 R7XN , Galway , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Rooms are comfortable
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Distance from city center

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, particularly in kitchens and dishes.
Service
10
Many guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.03
Location is generally good, although some found it a bit far from city center.
Room Quality
9.57
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.02
Amenities were generally good, with helpful kitchen facilities.
Value for Money
9.55
Guests felt the price was great for the accommodations received.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast was not supplied, but dining options were noted as convenient.
Overall Experience
9.56
Most guests enjoyed their stay and expressed intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:24

Property Description

Sustainable Luxury at The Westwood Apartments

Modern Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, private parking, and a fitness centre during your stay. The property also offers a 24-hour front desk and a convenient picnic area for guests.

Fully Equipped Units: Each unit features parquet floors, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Relax in a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and enjoy the provided oven, microwave, and toaster.

Relaxation and Convenience: Unwind in the garden or shared lounge area, and explore nearby attractions like Eyre Square and Galway Railway Station, just a short distance away.

Experience comfort and sustainability at The Westwood Apartments - Book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 83 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 10
Location: 9.03
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 9.55
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 9.56
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Serhii extended_group sk
9
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Kate extended_group ie
7
Good basic accommodation and good value for money for a short stay
Pros:

Very comfortable beds.
Eases of Checking and great communication with staff.
Good location…about 30 min walk to
City centre
Quiet location

Cons:

Kitchen surfaces needed to be wiped down before use

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
F
Fabienne extended_group ch
5
Décevant
Pros:

Chambres très bien équipées et propres.

Cons:

Lors de notre arrivée, une chambre sur les quatre n'était pas préparée. On nous a donc donné un autre appartement où les chambres était impeccables mais où la cuisine était très sale. Le sol était collant, il y manquait beaucoup de vaisselle (2 bols pour 4 personnes, 3 tasses pour 4 personnes), les casseroles étaient sales, on n'avait même pas à disposition une éponge ou un torchon pour laver la table, ni un linge pour s'essuyer les mains et il restait de la nourriture dans les placards (oeufs, oignons, etc...).

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Terry extended_group gb
10
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Dean extended_group au
8
Good value for money for our group
Pros:

Great set up, there were 4 of us traveling, we had our own private room with en-suite and private separate lounge and kitchen. Great convenience store onsite, so you could grab breakfast, snacks and drinks

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Colin family with young children gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Suited all our needs ideal location short bus ride into city center value for money

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Terence group gb
8
Excellent value, lovely reception staff, very clean.
Pros:

Breakfast not supplied, but kitchen facilities were good, location OK regular bus service into Galway centre.
Very friendly, helpful staff, excellent value for money.

Cons:

Very small sink in en-suite.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Pulido with friends us
8
Comfortable dorm living while traveling
Pros:

I went with a group of four girlfriends and this was the first time on our trip we were able to have our own room, which was nice. It is short cab ride to the cute Quay street. There was free parking available just 5 minutes away. There was a convenience store on the premises that had everything, including coffee! Laundry facilities were easy to use.

Cons:

Needed to request fans and hairdryers, which might not always be available. We didn’t get a hair dryer but we did get two fans. The doors in the apartment lock behind home you so everyone had to carry a key with them at all times. I got locked out of my room but the front desk was so nice they easily made me another key. The bathrooms have an automatic light and fan that made it unpleasant when you woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
B
Barrett with friends ie
10
Excellent value for money and very comfortable
Pros:

Very clean

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Colin group gb
10
Our stay was very enjoyable and we will certainly be back
Pros:

The staff were exceptional and apartment was clean and had everything were needed.

Cons:

When we arrived there was very little parking space. But fortunately somebody left and we got a space

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
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Deborah family with young children us
7
Budget friendly
Pros:

Price was great and we all had our own bedroom and bathroom with a shared living area. Staff is very friendly.

Cons:

My biggest complaint was that it wasn’t super clean. The microwave had food splattered inside. The mop bucket was left in the living area. The location was safe enough but about a 30-40 minute walk to downtown. I also wasn’t a fan of the fire doors and keyed locks on every bedroom. You couldn’t leave your bedroom door open for ventilation without using something heavy to hold it open. And if you left your key in the room and the door closed, you had to get a new key. Without ventilation the bedrooms were hot. We ended up tying towels around the door locks so we didn’t get locked out.

It should be more clearly stated that this is student housing. It has a dorm feel.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Shawn group ae
8
Good stay for family or group of friends
Pros:

Nice apartment stay, quiet location within reasonable walking distance to centre of Galway. The Spar convenience store is right outside entrance and this is very handy. Welcoming staff and good facilities (leisure, washing, etc). The apartment has all the basics for making a quick meal.

Cons:

Beds were not the most comfortable, this is my only real negative point, as they are hard.

Also the bedroom doors on 4 bedroom apartments cannot latch and close like a hotel door on its own, so always need to make sure the key cards dont get locked in the room to save a trip to reception ))

2024-09-04 via Nuitee
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Adele with friends gb
10
Very clean accommodation with excellent facilities
Pros:

Felt very safe. Excellent facilities. Reception staff also very good. Cleaning standards in rooms very high.

Cons:

Distance to town centre but that can't be helped. A bus/taxi ride away or a 30 minute walk. Also the shop did not sell alcohol.

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
E
Eoin young couple ie
9
Superb
2024-08-25 via Nuitee
S
Sarah family with young children ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Super clean. Well equipped. Helpful, friendly staff. Super location.

2024-08-11 via Nuitee
J
James with friends ie
8
Very good
Pros:

Separate Bedrooms / Bathrooms
Staff were friendly

Cons:

1. A large side steel gate that keep slamming when people were coming and going. Must have affected half the apartments. Fix it guys. It was very noisy.
2. Had to request shower gel
3. Early checkout 10am

2024-08-11 via Nuitee
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Pamela group au
10
A very comfortable stay and very handy to town. Lots of other facilities we didn't even get to use.
Pros:

Really perfect accommodation for 4 ladies. Loved the secure area, our individual rooms and the separate kitchen lounge area. Staff were very professional and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing, it was all fabulous.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Ron family with young children nz
9
Great stay
Pros:

The property was lovely & clean & all the bedrooms have there own lovely new ensuites which is great when you have adult family with you

It is also lovely and light inside from all the large windows

2024-07-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah family with young children ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The apartments are lovely and the staff are very kind and helpful! The spar pn site was also super helpful to grab little bits as we needed it.

2024-06-19 via Nuitee
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Meave group gb
10
Excellent would stay again.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and professional. Glasses needed to be washed before use and one was cracked but apart from that everything else was excellent.

Cons:

See above

2024-06-10 via Nuitee