The Huntsman Inn

Hotels
8.8 (2290 reviews)
164 College Road , Galway , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cleanliness
Delicious food
Cons:
Some fixtures broken
Inconsistent lighting in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
The hotel was noted for being very clean and modern.
Service
9.1
Staff received high praises for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
The location was convenient and appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were mostly positive but some issues with lighting were noted.
Amenities
8.6
Basic amenities with good food options, though some fixtures were reportedly broken.
Value for Money
8.9
Guests felt the hotel offered good value for its quality.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Food was frequently described as fantastic and lovely.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:19

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Experience

Modern Rooms with Premium Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of our modern rooms equipped with tea/coffee facilities, TV with DVD player, and luxurious en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Award-Winning Dining and Entertainment
Savor the finest local produce at our restaurant, complemented by a wide selection of wines and beers at the popular bar. Enjoy live music on Saturdays and test your knowledge at our entertaining quiz night on Mondays.

Convenient Location near Galway City Centre
Just a short drive away from the bustling city center, explore the seaside charm of Galway with ease. Don't miss the stunning beaches, vibrant shops, and cultural attractions nearby.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Huntsman Inn!

Important information:

Please be aware there is a EUR150 penalty for smoking in the rooms. In addition any repairs costs for damage to the hotel will be charged to your card.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2290 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Laura couple ie
10
Very clean, spacious double room. Great location and really friendly staff! Would highly recommend and would definitely
Pros:

Location, interior, friendly staff, great food & drink.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
J
Jasmine couple au
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
C
Cale family_with_children au
10
Wish we had stayed more than one night!
Pros:

Large, spacious room with lots of windows.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
U
Uebel solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Good and clean rooms, and a nice pub/restaurant belongs to this place.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
N
Nadja couple de
10
Pros:

Tolle Zimmer mit guter Ausstattung.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
L
Laure couple fr
8
Pratique et confortable
Pros:

Très bien situé à 15 min du centre-ville. Parking gratuit. Restaurant à l'ambiance agréable et très bonne table. Chambre confortable.

Cons:

La visibilité de l'accueil de l'hôtel.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
A
allen solo_traveller ca
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple ca
10
I highly recommend The Huntsman as your central location to explore Galway!
Pros:

The Huntsman is a beautiful hotel, great location, the staff are very helpful, excellent food in the pub!

Cons:

Not a thing!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
M
Martin extended_group gb
10
Outstanding room
Pros:

Large free car park on site where I could see my car parked from the room window. Great sized top quality room. Fabulous large shower. Massive comfortable bed. large selection of beers on tap and high quality restaurant serving top quality breakfasts and meals. Around 20 mins walk into Galway main shopping area.

Cons:

Nothing it was all great.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
M
McDermott solo_traveller ie
10
Clean, Comfortable and Cinvenient.
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast as I had to leave before 8am.
Room was clean, comfortable and convenient.

Cons:

Breakfast was too late as I was doing the Croí cycle starting at 7.1thats the only down side to my stay.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
D
Dietmar extended_group de
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Kathy and Dan couple us
10
Comfortable hotel with great restaurant. Best dessert I had in a long time
Pros:

The staff was very nice. It was nice to have a restaurant on site. Driving and parking can be difficult in Ireland it is nice to have an easy access parking lot.

Cons:

They say about a 10 minute walk but it is closer to 20-25 minutes to get to center of town

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
G
Gerald couple ie
7
In a great location, but would not stay again due to road traffic noise.
Pros:

The room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
However, the room did suffer from quite significant road traffic noise.
Did not have breakfast or dinner as these are were not included in the rate.

Cons:

No option to include breakfast in the room rate when booking.
Road traffic noise in constant in the room.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
D
Dietmar couple de
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
E
Eckert solo_traveller de
10
Einfach toll 🤩
Pros:

Ich hätte ein wunderschönes, sehr großes Zimmer.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und das Restaurant ist auch sehr zu empfehlen.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
W
Wes couple au
10
Great hotel a 10 minute walk from town.
Pros:

Spacious and lovely rooms.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Louise M solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Niamh couple ie
10
Very enjoyable, nice friendly staff, comfortable stylish rooms. We would return.
Pros:

room very clean, lovely decor, nice walk to the city centre, easily accessible, breakfast was lovely. An overall nice stay.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple ie
10
Pros:

The Huntsman has been providing excellent family run service for decades. It never fails to impress. Staff are attentive, food is fab and rooms are modern and comfortable.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
A
Anna solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee