The Dean Galway

Hotels
8.5 (4253 reviews)
Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill , Galway , ie

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Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food and beverage options
Clean facilities
Cons:
Room size and comfort
Heating issues
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, but some mention cold rooms and small spaces.
Service
9.3
Staff received high praise for being friendly and accommodating, though there were issues with responsiveness.
Location
9.34
Located centrally, guests appreciated the accessibility to key areas.
Room Quality
7.29
Some rooms are described as small and uncomfortable; heating issues were mentioned.
Amenities
8.32
Pool and spa facilities received positive feedback, although minor issues were noted regarding the availability of items.
Value for Money
7.78
Some guests felt the costs were high given certain issues, such as heating and bedding.
Food and Beverage
9.33
The food was consistently praised as well-prepared and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
8.3
Mixed feelings with highlights on location and food, but some dissatisfaction with room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at The Dean Galway with modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding. Some rooms even boast balconies for stunning city views.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at our year-round outdoor pool, stay active in the fitness centre, or rejuvenate in the sauna. Guests can also explore the city with our complimentary bikes, perfect for a leisurely ride around Galway.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant offering a delectable blend of American and Italian cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with our range of vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.

Book your stay at The Dean Galway now and elevate your Galway experience to new heights!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4253 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Aibrean • couple • ie
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sorcha • couple • ie
9
Cannot thank the staff enough, every single person was a delight to meet and couldn’t do enough for us. Coming from a ba
Pros:

Beautiful interior!

Cons:

The only downside was the food in Elephant and Castle, but in saying that, the staff were so friendly and kind.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • ie
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Aarya • couple • ie
10
Perfection.
Pros:

Everything! This was an experience - our favourite place to stay in Galway, hands down.

Cons:

There was nothing that felt off about the property. Everything was 10/10

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • ie
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • ie
1
Hated it
Pros:

Room was dark depressing and tiny overlooked by other bedrooms I hated it €175 without breakfast or a car park

horrific

Cons:

The room should be a cupboard.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • ie
5
Expensive for the room I got. Wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I was in a little odd shaped box room

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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JP • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere ideal location super pool and wellness area

Cons:

Breakfast was cold, extra water was needed for coffee machine and would have been nice to have more coffee pods in the room. Pricing for mini bar & snacks could have been clearer. Paid for upgraded room and it was still very small no room to walk around the bed

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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PATRICK • solo_traveller • ie
1
Once bitten twice shy
Pros:

Nothing Room's no bigger than a Broom cubard ,Will Not book with you again, Staff not helpful, Very disappointed

Cons:

Rooms and not helpful staff

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Bit noisy

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • au
7
Nice place and reception staff great. Room too small for double bed. Parking not good and bar staff not clear on drink p
Pros:

Convenient
Nice features

Cons:

The small room
Bar staff not customer service focused
Parking non existent and car park far away and cost not covered by hotel.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • extended_group • ie
8
Grand
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

A couple of niggles but nothing major .. you get what you pay for .. reasonable enough for Galway

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • couple • us
9
Gorgeous hotel, would highly recommend a stay here!
Pros:

By far our favorite hotel out of six we stayed at on our journey. Beautiful spaces, great food, fantastic room.

Cons:

Only one thing, is that our room window faced the pool area, and as lovely as the view, it was very loud. Small matter though, everything else was grand.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Konrad • couple • pl
9
B dobry stosunek ceny do jakości.
Pros:

Wystój o lokalizacja

Cons:

Brak parkingu

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
8
Un bella struttura e una buona posizione
Pros:

La struttura è molto bella con un design particolare. L'accoglienza è stata calorosa.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee