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827 reviews

Wards Hotel

Wards Hotel

Lower Salthill, Galway, Ireland

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Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Wards Hotel

Wards Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Galway, Ireland, located at Lower Salthill, about 0.8mi from the city center. Featuring free WiFi, a Bar, and non-smoking rooms, it offers straightforward comforts for travelers.

With 827 reviews, guests have shared feedback on the stay, shaping a clear picture of the experience.

Address: Lower Salthill, Galway, Ireland. Distance to city center: 0.8mi.

Nestled in Galway’s laid-back Lower Salthill, this 3-star base puts travelers in easy reach of the action—about 0.8mi from the city center. Free WiFi keeps plans and posts connected, a friendly Bar offers a casual spot to unwind, and non-smoking rooms keep things simple and comfortable after a day of exploring.

Room options cover a range of needs, from a Double Room with one double bed to a Single Room featuring a twin bed. Other choices include an Economy Double Room, an Economy option labeled “Economy, 1 Double,” and a Room - 2 Twin with two twin beds, all designed for straightforward, budget-friendly stays.

Payment is straightforward: cash is accepted, along with Visa and Mastercard. The property sits at Lower Salthill in Galway, offering a convenient launching pad for coastal strolls and city adventures alike.

Closest airports

Shannon Airport

39.5mi

Ireland West Airport Knock

45.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Double Room in Wards Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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This room comes with an private bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Single Room in Wards Hotel

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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This room comes with an private bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Twin Room in Wards Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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This room comes with an private bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Economy Double Room

1 Double Bed

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Economy, 1 Double Bed

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The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest reviews

7.2

827 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Reidy

10

February 2024

The hotel was very value for money and the manager was super friendly. It is located near everything you need and walking distance to Eyre square and Spanish arch. The room was very spacious and clean. The bed is very comfortable. The room warm up so quickly despite the single glazing window. Definitely, I will definitely stay there again

Breakfast staff was a bit rude. I went for breakfast which was not included in the booking. But I wanted to have it and pay. Her attitude stating no breakfast for room no...that discouraged me to get one.. It cost nothing to be friendly There was no remote for the TV but I was glad to escape TV for day

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Alexander

8.2

October 2024

Good small hotel in quite neighbourhood Pub on ground floor Small and cosy room with all that needed Great value for its price

It's a little outside from Citi center (but city is small, so its not a trouble) It's a pub on ground floor and with live music (at least last Friday); can be noisy for someone, but i dont have any troubles, living on top floor Bulding itself and rooms exactly a little ancient Due to size of the room - bathroom is extremly small and sink are based inside the room

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Trisha

9.1

July 2025

I loved that it was so clean, the moment I walked onto the first floor I smelled clean detergent. My room was comfortable, had piping hot water and spotless as well. It’s great for a 1-2 night stay.

I liked mostly everything except that the windows didn’t open much so a fan would have been nice but I wasn’t uncomfortable given the weather was chilly

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Lilly

9.1

September 2024

The charm of the place and people. Breakfast is a must, and so is a visit to the downstairs bar. It has this old-world feel to it. Really lovely. It's a 15-minute walk to the Galway center.

During our stay; the wifi will get cut off in the middle of the night. Can't be restored till someone returns to the office to reset it. Unfortunately, our 2nd day is on Sunday, so no one was there to re-start the network....

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Tyler

10

May 2023

Dope little hotel and pub about 15 minutes walk from the heart of Galway. They have great breakfast options, super friendly staff, and a cozy pub to hang out in with other travelers and locals. Zero noise issues at night. Room was super clean and the shower water pressure was the strongest in all of the hotels I stayed in around Ireland - huge plus for me. There's plenty of parking on the side streets around the hotel and a few cats you might see along the way. Distance to downtown Galway was no issue. It's only about a 15-20 minute walk.

Nothing, everything was great.

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Rosie

10

December 2024

It’s great value for money, it’s really cozy with a comfy bed. Tv is small but we were in the room much anyway so it didn’t matter. Staff are all so friendly. Location is great it’s 15/20 mins walking from Galway city centre

I don’t see any issues for the price. You get what you pay for and it’s really cozy with good staff.

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Purple

9.1

April 2024

Comfy stay near beach and pierce. Accomodation is farther from city centre, but because of it in quite neighborhood. Don't forget to bring adapter for chargers if you need (staff offered theirs adapter, but it was already taken). Kind staff, nice place, smell/sound from bar didn't travel upstairs to the rooms. It was also good to have ability to return anytime to hotel.

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Sandra

8.2

September 2022

very good breakfast staff all very pleasant

rooms basic and very small and decor dated . shame the bar at night closes strictly at 1130pm especially nights music is on

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Karl

9.1

January 2025

Great location within easy walking distance of both the centre and Salthill. Lovely old school, small hotel that feels like from another era, but perfectly clean and with everything you need. The pub downstairs is popular with the locals - always a good sign!

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María

8.2

June 2023

This is not a place to stay for too long, but for a night it was just what we needed: clean, quiet, with a good breakfast in the morning. It's antiquated, but functional. The area is also nice, within walkable distances to key areas.

There's stairs to all the rooms so something to consider for guests with limited mobility, as the they're quite narrow.

Points of Interest Around Wards Hotel

Attractions

Salthill

0.3mi

Galway Bay

0.6mi

Galway Arts Centre

0.7mi

Galway City Museum

0.7mi

Galway Cathedral

0.8mi

The Spanish Arch

1mi

Dunguaire Castle's Medieval Banquet

10.5mi

Ross Errilly Friary (Ross Abbey)

14.9mi

The Burren

18.7mi

Doolin Cave

19.3mi

Cong

20.9mi

Lough Corrib

21mi

Cliffs of Moher

25.2mi

Aran Islands

29mi

Dún Aonghasa (Dun Aengus)

30.5mi

Amenities of Wards Hotel

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - Wards Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property