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7.8

1,685 reviews

The Sliding Rock Inn

The Sliding Rock Inn

37 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

The Sliding Rock Inn

Welcome to The Sliding Rock Inn, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Galway, Ireland. Situated at 37 Newcastle Road, just 0.6mi from the city center, this cozy inn offers travelers a convenient and comfortable place to stay. With 1685 reviews from satisfied guests, you can trust that your stay at The Sliding Rock Inn will be a memorable one.

Guests of the inn can enjoy a range of amenities, including free private parking, complimentary wifi, and the option to indulge in a round of golf for an additional charge. The hotel offers live music performances, a bar for relaxing with a drink, and special kids' meals for younger travelers. Each room features a private entrance, private bathroom, free toiletries, and access to the sun deck and terrace for a relaxing stay.

Experience the warmth and hospitality of The Sliding Rock Inn during your visit to Galway. With its convenient location, glowing reviews, and array of amenities, this hotel provides the perfect base for exploring all that this vibrant city has to offer. Book your stay now for a getaway filled with comfort, convenience, and Irish charm.

At The Sliding Rock Inn, payment is a breeze with both cash and major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard accepted. This makes it convenient for travelers to settle their bills with their preferred method, ensuring a hassle-free check-out experience.

Guests can choose from a variety of room types to suit their needs during their stay. From the cozy 2 Bed option for intimate getaways to the budget-friendly Economy rooms, accommodating up to 2 adults and 1 child comfortably. Families can opt for the spacious Family rooms that are thoughtfully designed for a relaxing stay, also accommodating 2 adults and 1 child.

With its warm hospitality, array of amenities, and diverse room options, The Sliding Rock Inn is the perfect choice for visitors keen on exploring the lively city of Galway. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, this charming 3-star hotel offers a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and Irish charm, ensuring a memorable stay for all travelers.

Closest airports

Shannon Airport

40.1mi

Ireland West Airport Knock

45mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Rooms

Twin Room in The Sliding Rock Inn

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The twin room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Room in The Sliding Rock Inn

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Family

1 Double Bed

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The family room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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Economy, 1 Bed

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The single room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Double

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room in The Sliding Rock Inn

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Economy Single Room - single occupancy in The Sliding Rock Inn

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Economy, Single, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Economy

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

7.8

1,685 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Ryan

10

August 2025

Extremely easy to find and parking facilities a real bonus! Central to everywhere and great location to bring children. Turn left and you are a 10min walk from Salthill Promenade. Turn right and you are a 5min walk from the canal/Spanish arch. Couldn't have asked for better. Staff extremely polite and helpful. In the evening Bar staff couldn't do enough for us (even though Liverpool won late on 😡 Breakfast, more than we could eat!!! Can't wait to come back

couldn't have any complaints or dislikes about the Sliding Rock

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Maureen

8.2

October 2024

The staff are unbelievable. I truly believe the owners are blessed with whom they've employed. Eva who is a supervisor in the morning for breakfast is an amazing worker who runs a tight ship and shows an exemplary approach to hospitality. I could not fault her in anything and I'm fussy. Es una maquina as we say I'm Spanish. A force of nature. Onward and upward Eva. Also, Sheila, a delightful multilingual Brazilian tour de force that made me feel at home, and I'm Irish! The bedroom, while a bit small, and prone to a tiny bit of noise, was spotless and beautifully equipped. A bit of a gem in a good spot for the hospital but also all the great entertainment and other facilities that this wonderful city has to offer. Well done guys. Pay your workers accordingly I say, they make it what it is and total honesty here, I am just a tourist.

Windows could be a bit more protective of cooking smells and noise. That's all, shouldn't complain, slept great and I have problems I that respect sometimes

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Mark

9.1

August 2024

Great location Friendly and professional service Free car parking is amazing

Breakfast looked horrendous Tasted good but everything piled on a small plate, rashers underneath the fried eggs, toast beside it dipped in egg yolk. Why not put toast in a basket and some side plates? Full breakfast and small breakfast served on the same sized plate, so full breakfast looked terrible. We eat with our eyes.. Sorry, as a chef of 40 years, still working in a 4 star kitchen, I'm critical of food presentation. Had a lovely beef Moroccan stew in the bar,very tasty,but same again, soda bread on the bowl and no side plates.

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Yolanda

10

July 2024

The breakfast was excellent. I ordered the eggs Benedict at 8:30am (first guests at breakfast) and it was the best I’ve ever had. The pub was busy at night but cleared out and clean in the am. Our room was TINY but for the purpose of sleeping and showering it was fine. Shower and bathroom very clean. Price was a good deal compared to staying in the city center a short walk away. We walked from the pubs to Sliding Rock around ~12am (0030) and felt safe. Waitress called us a cab in the am and it arrived immediately.

Whatever was outside the window… an apartment or pub? That can’t be helped. We stayed in #8. I liked that the windows open for fresh air.

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Anonymous

9.1

August 2025

The rooms are right above the bar, but the noise could be hardly heard and thus was not disturbing. The hotel facilities and our room were very clean and very well looked after. The staff members were extremely kind and helpful.

It was quite hard to find the hotel as the googlemaps were taking us to the hospital across the road, and one more family said they had experienced the same. The bathroom was extremely tiny but that was OK.

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Meredith

8.2

May 2024

Being above a pub I was worried the noise would be bad late at night but it wasn’t. We could hear some noise but not what I expected. The hotel room was very clean! We had 4 staying in a room and had plenty of room to move around. The staff was very nice! The provided breakfast the next morning which we had to miss because we had to head back to Dublin airport before it was served. The staff told us about a 24 hour breakfast place a few doors down. The hotel was within walking distance to Quay Street and Latin Quarter of Galway - about 10-15 minute walk. There is a side door entrance into the hotel part so you don’t have to go through the pub coming and going. There was free parking behind the pub/hotel.

The beds weren’t very comfortable. You could feel the springs while laying on them.

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Roxana

10

April 2024

Small cozy room at the inn, situated on top of the pub. Earplugs are highly recommended if you are a light sleeper, on certain days the events at the pub can run later in the evening. I used earplugs and had zero noise issues. Breakfast was excellent, offering a wide variety, including full and half Irish breakfast, porridge, eggs and avocado toast, etc. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

The pub has excellent food, but is often very busy in the evening. Make sure to reserve a table on time, if you plan to have dinner there.

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Anne

10

January 2025

I have used this place a good few times, it, 's located exactly where I need to be. g We did have an evening dinner with a fairly good choice of choice on the menu. Excellent food and service the breakfast was just as good. Served with a smile and a very lovely girl. My experience in sliding rock is whatever you want for breakfast. And happy to do an early one too.

I know this place and there is nothing that can be changed it's a perfect place for convenience and good food.

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Ciaran

8.2

September 2024

Nice helpful staff, check in and check out was very straight forward. Had parking out back. Breakfast was very tasty. Room and bathroom was small but we were up for a nite out so all we wanted was somewhere to sleep so it did the job. Place was clean and beds were comfy. Location not bad, taxi cost us €10 on the way into town and €6.50 on the way home (considering traffic)

Not much I could say here other than the room is a bit small if you were planning spending some time in it, but fine for somewhere to sleep at night

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Anonymous

10

June 2025

Absolutely loved the Sliding Rock Inn. Everyone I met was absolutely lovely and made my stay in Ireland that much more memorable. The restaurant and bar were always filled with locals who took the time to get to know me and give recommendations on how I should spend my time in Galway. The rooms were quaint and comfortable--everything I was looking for. Huge thank you for making my trip so wonderful!

Points of Interest Around The Sliding Rock Inn

Attractions

Galway Cathedral

0.2mi

Galway Arts Centre

0.3mi

The Spanish Arch

0.4mi

Galway Bay

0.6mi

Galway City Museum

0.6mi

Salthill

1mi

Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet

10.8mi

Ross Errilly Friary (Ross Abbey)

14.4mi

The Burren

19.3mi

Doolin Cave

20mi

Cong

20.5mi

Lough Corrib

20.6mi

Cliffs of Moher

25.9mi

Aran Islands

29.5mi

Dún Aonghasa (Dun Aengus)

30.9mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • Israeli

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The Sliding Rock Inn

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Sliding Rock Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property