Wards Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1068 reviews)
Lower Salthill , Galway , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Luggage storage
Bar
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room quality
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4.98
Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dust and unpleasant odors.
Service
8.46
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Positive remarks about the convenient location near the college and other amenities.
Room Quality
5.95
Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as small and outdated.
Amenities
6.48
Basic amenities provided, but some users mentioned showers not always working.
Value for Money
7.44
Several reviews noted it as a budget-friendly option, suggesting good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast received positive feedback; however, the bar had mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
6.96
General sentiments were mixed with both positive and negative aspects emphasized.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:09

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Hotel
Experience the warmth and friendliness of Wards Hotel and Pub, nestled in the heart of Lower Salthill, Galway City.

Quality Service and Traditional Entertainment
Enjoy top-notch service from our dedicated staff and immerse yourself in the local culture with a traditional music session every Wednesday night in our cosy bar.

Ideal Location for Exploring
Conveniently situated equidistant from the city centre, Salthill, and Galway Bay, allowing you to easily explore the best attractions including Salthill Beach and the picturesque promenade.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and Irish hospitality? Book your stay at Wards Hotel and Pub now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1068 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.98
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 6.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 6.96
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Mojca • solo_traveller • si
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely served with a smile. Entertainment fun. Great location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Helmut • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • ie
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Wards is the perfect place to stay if you are low maintenance and want a good cheap place to stay.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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markuisce • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Brid • solo_traveller • ie
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It is very old fashioned

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ch
7
Basic but value
Pros:

Very nice staff and good breakfast

Cons:

It was quite a long way from the centre if you are travelling by public transport. I read the views and knew that the decor was a bit dated so I wasn't surprised

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Location

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rita de Cassia Faria • couple • br
8
Hospedagem prática.
Pros:

Gostei da localização.Fica a 20 minutos a pé do centro. Tomamos o ônibus 401 para voltar. A gente paga direto ao motorista. Quase 2 euros por pessoa. Dinheiro ou moeda. Pára quase na porta. Também é possível estacionar carro na rua. O quarto é confortável e não tivemos problema com o banheiro. O chuveiro aquece bem. A tomada é de três pinos, atentar para adaptador se for o caso. Coloquei uma foto da janela formato bow-window do quarto. Nessa posada há um PUB mas não interfere no espaço da hospedagem.

Cons:

No começo da noite houve um pouco de barulho da rua. Fechando bem a janela acabou o problema.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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franco • couple • it
8
Pros:

Lo stile dell'hotel, un po' vintage ma molto caratteristico, a partire dallo splendido bancone con le spillatrici nel salone principale.

Cons:

Il bagno

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • ie
1
Not good value for money
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Very outdated hotel. No lifts.... old decor

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Daria • couple • ua
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Shreyas • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Zeynep • couple • de
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The value

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Andre • solo_traveller • de
2
Eine Renovierung würde gut tun
Pros:

Relativ gute Lage

Cons:

Sehr abgelebt, hat seine beste Zeit hinter sich. Übler modriger Geruch im Haus. Möbel überaltert, man fühlt sich einfach unwohl.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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MARC • couple • gb
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • ie
4
Wards needs updating shower was the smallest I have ever seen outdated wash thing in bedroom.
Pros:

Breakfast was poor.cereal ok as it can’t go wrong. Toast arrived 15 mins before breakfast. Ordered poached egg which arrived floating on water on the plate. Poached egg was more like hard boiled egg on a plate .

Cons:

As above

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lund • solo_traveller • no
7
Pros:

You get what you pay for.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee