Holiday Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1389 reviews)
181 Upper Salthill , Galway , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and cozy rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness standards
Lack of amenities
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Clean rooms reported, but issues with mold and unpleasant smells noted.
Service
7.78
Friendly staff and helpful service, though some guests felt a lack of interaction.
Location
8.82
Great central location near restaurants and the beach.
Room Quality
6.27
Generally cozy and comfortable, but some rooms had issues with cold or water pressure.
Amenities
7.3
Basic amenities available, though some guests noted a lack of breakfast facilities.
Value for Money
7.26
Reasonable prices noted, but some felt it was overpriced for what was received.
Food and Beverage
5.81
Limited options onsite and no breakfast facilities mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.28
Mixed experiences, with some guests enjoying their stay and others facing significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:06

Property Description

Central Location in Salthill
The Holiday Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Salthill, offering easy access to the waterfront of Galway Bay and a leisurely 20-minute walk to Galway centre.

Convenient Amenities Nearby
Within close proximity to the popular Leisureland complex and two casinos, guests can enjoy a variety of entertainment options. Additionally, the hotel is just a short walk away from Galway Bay Hotel and Salthill Hotel, providing easy access to swimming, snorkelling, and sea fishing along Ireland’s longest promenade.

Charming On-Site Bar and Surrounding Dining
Guests can unwind at the hotel's popular bar, The Office, while taking in picturesque sea views. For more dining options, a selection of cafes, restaurants, and pubs are conveniently located within walking distance.

Book your stay at Holiday Hotel now for a delightful seaside getaway.

Important information:

Guest wishing to arrive after 8 pm must contact the property in advance to confirm whether a late check-in is possible.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1389 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 7.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 5.81
Overall Experience: 7.28
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Duffy • couple • ie
7
Pros:

It isn’t the best looking but it’s cheaper than most places for you if your not picky and it’s in a good area with lots of things to do like the aquarium only mins away, arcade next door and good food places

Cons:

You don’t get a ocean view your see a stair case at the back of building but the beach is only 1 min away so it’s not a massive problem with was a bit noise at later time from around 11pm -1am

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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helen • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Basic clean good location friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing good value for money

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Mariia • family_with_children • ie
1
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • ie
1
Cons:

We left after 1 hour. We were on the top floor We taught we would go through the stairs they were so old no heating in the room just a plug in heater that made a noise and no heat, no iron in the room so I rang down with my own phone "no phone in the room" looking for an iron they didn't have any for us and it said on the website they had parking and when we got there no parking just park on the street the man said to me , So we left and went to another hotel,

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lynch Grainne • family_with_children • ie
10
Time to Relax
Pros:

We loved that we got to book in our favourite hotel again we have only stayed in the holiday hotel when we used go to Galway before COVID we loved our stay

Cons:

The room no 7 is where we spent our honeymoon weekend and that has been the room we have been given on every stay

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Matus • couple • sk
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Katarína • family_with_children • sk
8
Pros:

Páčilo sa mi dobré umiestnenie hotela a pekný výhľad. Vybavenie izby bolo fajn.

Cons:

Nepáčilo sa mi, že sa v noci prestalo kúriť a bolo mi zima. V kúpeľni tiež bolo veľmi zima.
Koberec je už dosť opotrebovaný.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Bentley • solo_traveller • ie
1
Worst stay I’ve ever had
Pros:

Location is convenient

Cons:

Dirty, no shower working, no wifi working. Couldn’t sleep because of all the street noise

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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FIONA • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

The room was lovely & clean. I love location. It's so near to everything, like Cinema, swimming pool & lovely restaurants. Across road from salthill beach.

Cons:

It can be noisey from outside the window at times which you can't help it. It's a busy road. I would bring earplugs.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Meghan • couple • ca
10
A great easy stay!
Pros:

Great location, free beach front parking.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
5
Cons:

The beds were extremely uncomfortable. Couldn’t get ahold of anyone at the property by phone or messaging

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • ie
1
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Rodríguez Suárez • family_with_children • es
1
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Sullivan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Karen was great at the front office and the pub too.

Cons:

I think there was an Irish wake upstairs. It went on all night . But I can sleep thru anything.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Cristian Toledo • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee