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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Eyre Square

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave
Exterior
Courtyard
Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave
Reception hall
In the heart of the city, The Westwood offers a warm welcome with shopping on site, a coffee shop, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy high-speed WiFi in your cozy room or unwind on the garden terrace. Guests rave about this guesthouse’s helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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Sep 22 - Sep 23
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Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Flat-screen TV

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 67 min drive
  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Athenry Station - 26 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

The Westwood puts you just a 5-minute drive from Quay Street and Eyre Square. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 394 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 6 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 6 per day

Policies

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does The Westwood offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Westwood does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Westwood?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Westwood?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 6 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Westwood?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Westwood?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (5-min drive) and Claudes Casino (6-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Westwood and nearby?

The Westwood has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around The Westwood like?

The Westwood is a short 6-minute walk from University of Galway and 17 minutes' walk from Music for Galway Limited.

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Reviews

The Westwood Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was really good and peaceful
Zenobia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Better than expected, knowing it was student accommodation. Cleanliness and Bathroom facilities were first rate. Having the kitchen space was good too. Fairly quiet, even though on a main road. The staff were really helpful.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property. Yes it is student accommodation but very clean, secure and good facilities. If you need somewhere close to Galway and not as expensive then this works great.
Chris, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location, clean rooms, and quiet. I wish TV would’ve been included in the room and parking is minimal, there’s a free lot a few streets away but not convenient to walk back and forth with your luggage.
Brittney, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location. Kettle in room be nice(& TV?).Paid parking a shame.
Kieran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very helpful especially Tara & Cathal went beyond. It was easy to take bus into town
Glenda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The rooms are great but very minimal, no glass or cup for drinking, and no container for recyclables. Other than that, quite excellent!
Wes, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The services available were excellent
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent accommodation for the price. Clean and quiet. Not great if you're driving. Listed as having parking, but there are very limited spaces that are almost always taken. The nearest alternative is 200-300 metres away at a public park. Also, photos on Expedia make it seems like the rooms have a kitchen, but it's a shared kitchen.
Steven, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very loud at night outside with individuals, the outside gate slamming closed and people talking very loud
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and friendly, nice and quiet. Staff was very helpful.
Ray, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The reception staff were extremely helpful and the kitchen was very clean with lots of instructions on how to use the oven etc. Thoroughly recommend it.
Sandra, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was spacious, well-equipped, and clean. I liked the on-site laundry facilities. The downside was that on-site parking was limited.
Karen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor parking situation

The parking on-site seriously needs to be looked at. I understand you have limited spaces however, I came back to the site late at night as I was told to park somewhere else and walk back in the rain. In the meantime I paid for parking yet I had to walk with luggage in the rain to the site. The room was clean and the site however, the parking needs to be looked at. Other tenants I observed arguing also over the parking situation so I believe in the interest of the business you look into this.
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A bit far way from the town.
Jun Kyeoung, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!

It was a fantastic please to stay. The staff were attentive to every detail. I was there for a month as I was transitioning homes. I couldn't have stayed any better in Galway.
Jonathan, 28-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I've never had such kind and friendly service in a hotel before. Esther, Ellen, Eric and really all the staff at reception desk were amazing. There are fancier places to stay, but this was clean and I've never had friendlier service. The service in the convenience store next door was a little less friendly and impersonal.
Kelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room faced busy street
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

These rooms are university dorms, I believe, but if you’re popping into Galway for a day or two during the summer, they’re comfortable and well kept. Staff are friendly and attentive. Parking may be an issue if you’re driving but there’s a free lot that’s maybe a five minute walk from the hotel you can use. You’re definitely away from the town centre, but we drove in so that’s no problem. Grab an Uber and it’ll probably be something like €10 to get you downtown, not bad at all. Overall, a pleasant stay!
Craig, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible stay at Westwood Galway

The staff would not move us from our room, the room was dirty, stains on the sheets, and holes in the towel. Staff refused to provide refund upon checking out early. Do not stay here.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Uni accommodation: you get what you pay for

The room was next to a busy main road with no double glazing. Roadworks at night until 3am, asked to move room but was resisted. Furnishings cheap and uncomfortable.
JONATHAN, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

this is a college dorm. my bad review is mostly in regards to the Expedia listing and it trying to make it seem like a hotel. the staff was very nice but I feel the listing is inaccurate. My wife and I are in our 30s and celebrating our anniversary in Ireland and staying at a college dorm room was probably the least romantic thing lolol.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice to have access to the amenities: study room, pool room, laundry room, kitchen, and spar next door. Our room faced a narrow alleyway between two residential buildings and was near the main entrance to the complex. The sound of people coming back from parties at all hours of the night was amplified by the tunnel effect and we were wakened up every night of our week-long stay. Try to ask for a room outside of that area.
Caroline, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

*****NOT a HOTEL******** Please read the listing very carefully, this is not a hotel. To be fair, it never says it is a hotel, but if you're using an app, you sort of expect a hotel. This is student housing (dorms) rented out during the non-school time. It was clean and quiet. Not very spacious. You have a private bedroom and bathroom. There are common areas you also have access to. There is no AC. Bathroom and bedroom are very, very small.It suited our needs very well, but it wasn't a hotel.
Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bo, 4-night trip