Nox Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (217 reviews)
Headford Rd., Galway, County Galway, H91 KX65 , Galway , IE

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Elevator
ATM/banking
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor bathroom lighting
Industrial area location
Noise issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Clean room noted in multiple reviews, but bathroom lighting and slight shabbiness mentioned.
Service
9.13
Staff described as friendly and helpful throughout reviews.
Location
8.17
Convenient for exploring, but in an industrial area and a bit far from downtown.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms comfortable but some need renovation and bathroom lighting issues noted.
Amenities
9.15
Excellent breakfast options and food quality highlighted.
Value for Money
8.61
Generally good experience, but some noted issues affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Breakfast and dinner options received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall positive stay with minor issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 22:49

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Nox Hotel, nestled in the heart of Galway City Centre.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet throughout your stay, and enjoy stress-free travel with our convenient self-parking options. Our business center is ready to cater to all your work needs.

Delightful Dining
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant or unwind with room service. Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast, available on weekdays and weekends, to fuel your Galway adventures.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 102 well-appointed guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and cozy private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping ensures your sanctuary remains perfect throughout your visit.

Book your stay at Nox Hotel today and experience the charm of Galway like never before!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 217 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.93
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V9983XRtomt Family
10
Thumbs up, a gem of a hotel
Pros:

Excellent, great parking, very near all city centre, wonderful staff, thank you Aileen for kindness shown. Wld highly reccomend

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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Kayla4 Business Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
10
A nice surprise near galway centre a short taxi ride !
Pros:

Very nice clean room extra big bed and friendly staff .. residence bar open until 3 am and some food available until them by night staff
Breakfast was layed out and self service great selection of hot and cold breakfasts .. very near town so worth stay .. will be back for sure !
Met some Americans travelling and a nice vibe at the Nox
Also there is Parking !
(Heard about it on Classic hits radio station ads

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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Kennybearbear Couples Dunboyne, County Meath
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Fantastic, very affordable and gives the full bang for your buck. Food is good , drink is good and the rooms are modern and comfortable! Staff are very nice too

2026-01-20 via Tripadvisor
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Dream37352284591 Couples
10
Very good hotel in Galway
Pros:

Very comfortable hotel. Great beds in nicely appointed rooms. Very quiet and good night sleep. Good food in the restaurant with very pleasant staff. Easy to get to and good parking.

2026-01-10 via Tripadvisor
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annecarmelw2024 Couples
10
FABULOUS STAY AT THE NOX HOTEL GALWAY
Pros:

Myself and my husband stayed at this wonderful hotel
Greeting at reception from David Madden when we arrived so warm and professional and he was very helpful throughout all our stay
Also room lovely and food excellent and service too
Will definitely be back
Anne O'Regan (nee O'Sullivan)
& Liam O'Regan
Skibbereen
Ci Cork

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
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KyFlynn Family Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria
8
Great stay!
Pros:

We headed to Galway by car and parked it in front of the Nox hotel, where we then left it for the following two days. The front area inside the hotel looked really nice and was quite modern. Check-in went smoothly and our room was great! We slept well and had enough space for our luggage.

Breakfast was rather small, but more than enough for me. I do have to admit, though, that I am also quite easy to please when it comes to breakfast. Give me a toast, jam and some tea and I am happy. We also had dinner here one evening and while I was really happy with my dish, the service did struggle a bit with the restaurant being full.

There's a bus stop not far from here and it's really easy to reach the city centre from here. Overall, great hotel and we loved staying here!

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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wpkenny Couples Dublin, County Dublin
8
Very nice
Pros:

Nice room - lovely breakfast clean and welcoming . Small bit away from square but knew that before booking . Would stay here again

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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U3879JQelizabethc Friends getaway
10
Lovely short break away
Pros:

Just had a lovely 2 night stay at this hotel with my friend.,The hotel is absolutely gorgeous everything about it was amazing the room the food and the staff.,We were due to check out yesterday early in the morning, but our flight wasn't until late evening so we were concerned what we were to do with our suitcases for the day, thanks to the lovely hotel receptionist hayley who stored our suitcases for us at the hotel and then went above and beyond to meet us in the city of Galway in the late afternoon with our suitcases we couldn't thank you enough was such a perfect ending to our stay knowing we didn't have to lug our suitcases around . thankyou very much for your kindness and thoughtfulness we will definitely but recommending this hotel and staying again

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor
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e_mac26 Family
10
Excellent food! Great experience
Pros:

Amazing food in the hotel, restaurant Fork was sensational. Had a large group booking, and the menu catered to the whole group. Food was delicious and staff were great. Also the breakfast was amazing, fresh and hot food. Great variety of breakfast options also. Will be returning!

2025-12-08 via Tripadvisor
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gyorgyimoravszki Family Ballyconnell, County Cavan
10
5 star
Pros:

Wow!!! Simply WOW!!! The hotel is beautiful and clean! The staff make you feel very welcome!! The staff really make feel like they want you in there hotel!!!
The restaurant is AMAZING! Compliments for the kitchen staff!!! Food was delicious!!! Restaurant staff were so kind! My boy had a birthday so we got a cake and the staff brought it out singing happy birthday to him. Made it all special for him. I'm really sorry I didn't get our lovely waitress name but she well looked after us and went out of her way to say goodbye and once again say happy birthday to my child before she went off her shift.
Breakfast was unbelievable!! A 5 star hotel wouldn't have that much choice!!! From selection of fresh fruits cut up separately (not the tin stuff!) And ham and cheese and pastries and jam and Nutella and hot breakfast bar. Selection of breads.individual Ready made up fruit and yoghurt granola pots. Simply amazing!! Coffee machine not those watered down filtered coffee's. My boy even got a hot chocolate.
In my opinion this hotel deserves at least 4stars but 100 stars for effort of the staff!
We definitely go back even just for dinner again cos the Fork restaurant deserves a recognition! I cant say enough good things about the hotel!!! Even my friend from home told us to go to it cos it is amazing place and it did not disappointed us what so ever!! Definitely go back!!!

2025-12-06 via Tripadvisor
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M1286HDmari_ Couples
10
GREAT STAY!
Pros:

Such a pretty and friendly Hotel! We stayed four nights, cozy rooms, comfy bed, netflix on the tv, coffee in the room, great room service etc.

We had all our dinners at Fork restaurant. We loved everything they made for us! The burger was to die for, and the 40 oz Thomahawk Steak nearly killed us both (in a good way). The service was top notch, always professional and friendly. We will for sure miss this place. Thank you so much!

We will for sure recomend this hotel to anybody who travel to Galway!

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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gmoloney1 Solo travel
2
Poor
Pros:

Room was very hot could not sleep despite turning down the heating to the last. I have stayed there before didn't have this issue which makes it disappointing.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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P8135VKalexc Couples
10
Great stay highly recommend
Pros:

Just got home from the box hotel after spending the weekend here can’t fault it at all clean hotel lovely staff James the bar man went above and beyond made sure he come over to talk to us daily was a really nice lad the company should be proud off having him as a employee will definitely be returning when we next visit Galway

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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DollyWebb Friends getaway
10
Magical Galway trip if you want to feel special the Nox is the place to be
Pros:

From the moment we stepped inside the entrance hall we were greeted with a lovely lady who took our photo at the very impressive Christmas tree and decorations and as we entered further into the reception area nothing disappointed from red flare to gold flare and the flare of Aileen behind the counter who welcomed us with open arms we felt like VIPS from the get go.
Our room was spacious and very clean and that night our wonderful gentleman Armin,receptionist brought us up water and ice and had a lovely little chat about the wonderful nox and surrounding areas.
Our breakfast was probably one of the most freshest and favourite meals iv ever had in a hotel and James in particular was outstanding as was May. Didn't rush even filled our water bottles complementary and also gave us disposable treat of coffee when we were leaving to go to the Christmas market.
Highly recommend the number 407 bus across the Rd at dunnes brings u straight in eyre square on the quarter past every half hr.3€
Taxi fivestar is exceptionally good only aprox 10€ into town

Dolly and Siobhan

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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bertydow Business
2
Lack of professionalism
Pros:

Bar / Restaurant manager that loves to direct but doesn’t want to do too much himself.
He gets a little warm and decides to open the doors in the restaurant to outside so we can all freeze.
So many little flies in the bar and restaurant area.
Perhaps have a look at the lights above the breakfast buffet area as I have never seen some much build up of dust so would not want to be eating anything served under that area.
Worst of all was housekeeping banging on the door and letting themselves in very early and then shortly after they did it again without even knocking.
On check out, didn’t even get asked about my stay - shocking service.
Will not be staying here again.

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
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kwan partner
4
Pros:

Facility needs to be redone…

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Keith
10
Pros:

The Nox hotel is located on the outskirts of Galway which made it ideal for exploring the area. It is also a short drive into the city. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. The staff are all very friendly and personable. There is a great selection of food at the breakfast buffet. I stayed 5 nights in October

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Gary
10
Pros:

Ivan behind the bar was outstanding!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Dennis
8
Pros:

Overall, it was a good stay. Bed was comfortable, staff was attentive. Breakfast was above average for a “comes with the room” situation. Biggest negative was lighting. Hallways were dark and not all motion sensors worked as you walked down the hallway. And the bathroom in our room would have benefited greatly with more lighting.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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John B
10
Pros:

Beautiful room, great restaurant, fantastic service

2025-10-06 via Nuitee