Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Hotels
8.3 (4768 reviews)
Headford Road , Galway , IE
+353 91 513 200

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms for families
Comfortable beds and pillows
Friendly and professional staff in many reports
Good breakfast options, including for dietary needs
Free/convenient parking and garage with elevator
Clean, modern property with AC
Cons:
Far from city centre / long walk to downtown
Situated next to/above a gas station (unpleasant view/location)
Perceived poor value for money; breakfast often extra and expensive
Occasional service problems at reception and crowding at breakfast
Isolated cleanliness or room issues (dirty rooms, small linens), fridge/shower problems
One report of mouldy bread and a poor on-site restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mixed reports: several guests described the hotel as very clean and modern, while a few mentioned dirty rooms or issues (e.g., 'era sporca', bedding problems), so overall slightly above average.
Service
9.4
Mostly positive: multiple guests praised friendly and excellent staff; a minority reported poor or unhelpful reception interactions, but overall service is frequently highlighted as a strength.
Location
7.6
Mixed-to-negative: convenient for driving/parking and exploring the region, but repeatedly noted as a fair walk from downtown and situated above/next to a gas station which some guests disliked.
Room Quality
8.6
Generally positive: guests reported spacious, comfortable rooms and good beds, though some noted small rooms, poor shower pressure or faulty fridge in isolated cases.
Amenities
9.4
Positive: free parking, garage with elevator, modern facilities and AC were appreciated; on-site restaurant quality received mixed mention but overall amenities are strong.
Value for Money
6.6
Negative: several guests found the hotel expensive for its distance to the centre and level of service/facilities; breakfast costs and non-inclusion in room rate were also criticized.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Mostly positive breakfast feedback (good buffet, accommodations for intolerances), but isolated issues noted (mouldy bread, chaotic service at busy times and a poor on-site restaurant review).
Overall Experience
8.4
Mixed but generally positive: many guests described the stay as enjoyable or 'parfait' with good cleanliness, service and breakfast; a number of strong negatives (location, value, some staff/room issues) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-16 04:56

Property Description

Modern 4-Star Hotel Near Galway City Centre

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, TV's, and in-room safes. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with tea/coffee making facilities, showers, and the option of baths and fridges upon request.

Fine Dining and Culinary Delights
Indulge in a wholesome breakfast at the Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant, which also serves international cuisine for dinner. For a more relaxed atmosphere, guests can savor light snacks at the same venue.

Ideal Location for Leisure and Exploration
Located at Headford Point, the hotel provides easy access to Galway city centre and offers activities like horse-riding, fishing, and surfing nearby. Explore the beauty of Connemara and West Ireland from this perfectly situated hotel.

Book your stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the card used to make the booking must be present upon arrival along with a matching photo ID. Guests may be denied access if they fail to provide these documents.

Please note the property does not accept tour bookings via third party.

If you have made an advance purchase booking, please be advised that you will receive a payment link to complete the purchase within 24 hours of making the booking. Failure to complete payment may result in cancelation of your booking.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that guests paying by cash have to show a valid photo ID.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4768 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.4
Location: 7.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Sonia • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • couple • gb
8
We enjoyed a relaxing stay with friendly staff.
Pros:

The hotel location was good. We were able to walk into Galway quite easily and there were buses nearby for those who preferred not to walk.
The room was large with a good sized bed. Having underground parking was ideal.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • es
4
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
Éimear • extended_group • ie
8
Very good
Pros:

Staff were excellent - front reception very helpful!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • ie
7
Nice Hotel, breakfast a letdown down
Pros:

Very clean hotel, rooms nice, I thought the location was great for a walk into the centre.

Cons:

Breakfast. Sign saying please wait to be seated and whilst stood there 6 or 7 workmen came from outside, walked past us in the queue, walked straight up to food, filled up there plates and proceeded to sit all whilst we were stood there waiting to be seated, this was all at 10am. Clearly construction workers are placed above paying guests when it comes to food. Do you not have a staff canteen that they can eat in?

We were told to ask if we wanted poached eggs or pancakes. I didn't realise I would have to get up find the waitress and ask for 2 poached eggs and pancakes. Waited for these to arrive and out came 4 poached eggs no signs of pancakes, told her but couldn't be bothered waiting on pancakes so we told her the 4 eggs will be fine. Hot food was cold. Breakfast was a letdown

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Room was sufficient for 3 adults. Breakfast was good. Free parking was convenient.

Cons:

The television service was poor. No access to subscription/Prime/Netflix/and the overall TV signal was very poor/poor reception/

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • ar
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Triona • extended_group • ie
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sagar • extended_group • us
2
Pros:

Not clean property. Not worth of money

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • au
8
Pros:

The room was very spacious! The buffet breakfast was also great. The staff were so friendly and made some great recommendations for local spots in Galway!

Cons:

Little way out from Galway central area, good if you have a car but you can catch a bus

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • au
10
Would stay here again.
Pros:

Property was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The location is a little further out from town, however the town is easy to find and a flat walk 15 minute walk.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
7
It was ok
Pros:

Room was clean abit dated , beds comfy

Cons:

The room was about the gas station so it was noisy at times, didn't have the best sleep

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Byra • couple • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
Комня • solo_traveller • bg
10
Pros:

All

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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cristina • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee