The Westwood
4.0 star property

Upscale suburban hotel near Quay Street

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The Westwood

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast and dinner served
Reception
Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Overview of The Westwood

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Enjoy the neighborhood

Map
Dangan, Upper Newcastle, Galway, County Galway
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Galway5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalway Station10 min drive
  • AirportShannon (SNN)70 min drive
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Room options

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Galway, The Westwood is in the business district and near the beach. Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course and Galway Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Millennium Children's Park and Playground. Traveling with kids? Consider Planet Entertainment Centre and National Aquarium of Galway. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 5 min walk
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 10 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smokey's Café - 4 min drive
  • Coffee on Line - 3 min drive
  • College Bar | NUI Galway - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and conference space at The Westwood. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Meridian Restaurant, the onsite bistro. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with babysitting and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and motorized watercraft on site
Room features
All 58 individually furnished rooms include perks such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs
  • On-request microwaves, childcare services, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Meridian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,552 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Westwood Galway
The Westwood Hotel
Westwood Hotel Galway
The Westwood Hotel
The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Westwood?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is The Westwood located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Galway, Music for Galway Limited, and University Hospital Galway. Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Planet Entertainment Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sathish Kumar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was a bit far away from downtown, but we walked it. The facilities were nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne V., Hamilton, Ontario

Beautiful warm Irish Hotel
So much better than I expected. Fantastic service! Rooms well appointed and immaculate bathroom! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Punta Gorda, FL Oconto, WI

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast.
Easy to get to and nicely appointed. The room was big and staff very helpful. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

cody, st louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely loved this place. Owen the bartender downstairs was awesome and the hotel itself was beautiful. its a horrible shame that its being torn down starting this week 10/1/18 to build college dorms! i would definitely stay there again had the owner not sold out to the highest bidder..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Westwood - Good Value in Galway
Lovely old hotel with lovely staff - helpful and friendly. Onsite restaurant was good food and fair price. Onsite parking was welcome and the location is not far from city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money. Good size room. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018