Located in the heart of Galway, Wards Hotel offers a charming retreat with a cozy bar and convenient amenities. Enjoy free self parking, luggage storage, and connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room.
Wards Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galway. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed available
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 per person
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Wards Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wards Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wards Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wards Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wards Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Wards Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (10-min walk) and Claudes Casino (13-min walk) are both nearby.
What's the area around Wards Hotel like?
Wards Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Galway Bay and 10 minutes' walk from Caesar's Palace.
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Reviews
Wards Hotel Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
22 Jul 2016
Expect to carry your luggage up narrow stairs. Typical Irish accommodations with no air or fans, so if you are there during a heat wave, expect to sweat.
Colleen
Verified
2/10 Poor
30 May 2016
Ca fait peur ...
Pas d'ascenseur
Pas propre
Bac à douche minuscule et bouché, donc sale
Odeur de moisi
A presque 100€ la chambre, ça craint ...
Dommage pour le personnel qui est gentil
Valerie
Verified
6/10 Good
2 May 2016
funcional pero caro
Funcional porque solo ibamos a dormir.
Es un hotel de baja calidad y viejillo aunque estaba limpio.
Esta en un barrio residencial no muy centrico, aunque el bar del propio hotel esta muy bien.
Los de recepcion agradables y serviciales.
Es bastante caro para la habitacion y las condiciones que presenta.
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Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2016
Walk on the West End
This aging guesthouse is over a lively pub that doubles as the breakfast room in the morning. There's parking on the street out front and a small private lot out back. Rooms are compact but everything works. Small shower but plenty of hot water and a very clean bathroom. Wi-Fi worked great. Delicious hot breakfast too. And the best part was the hotel's proximity to the West End's Sea Road, where trad music pubs such as the Crane and Áras Na NGael, and restaurants such as Massimo and Mona Lisa, are a short walk away. Further on is the Dominick Street scene, and the bustle of the city centre is beyond that over the bridge. The Quays is like the Doctor's Tardis: looks small from the outside but huge enough for 800 people inside. The Skeff is nice too. In between them, lots of shopping, but watch out: all the shops close promptly at 6.
Eric
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2015
very windy wet salthill but lovely stay in wards hotel
Patrick
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4/10 Fair
27 Nov 2015
vacanza horribile
la camera faceva skifo il bagno non ti potevi girare le lenzuole favano skifo poi per parlare del casino fino alle 2 per quello che costa non li vale sola la colazione puo passare per andare in centro 20 minut a piedi , 2 sere i termosifoni si sonoi accesi all 1 di notte un freddo dentro la stanza
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Good
27 Sept 2015
Simple but cosy
Simple but ok - walking distance to the center. Cosy bar downstairs.
Etienne
Verified
8/10 Very good
21 Sept 2015
great B&B to be sure
Very nice B&B. really liked the place, room and the service. brekkie was very good and the folks that work there are great. I'll be back and you should too!
philip
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4/10 Fair
18 Sept 2015
zentrale Lage ist das Beste am Hotel
Für ein Stadthotel in Dublin wäre es in der preisgünstigen Kategorie ok gewesen, da ich dort wenig erwarte. In Salthill ist für den Durchschnittpreis besseres zu finden. Im Allgemeinen ist das Hotel sehr dunkel, der Frühstücksraum zu dunkel und ungemütlich, das Frühstück dürftig in der Qualität. Es ist sehr ratsam, den Buchungsbeleg zur Hand zur zu haben, ich sollte beim check out 90 Euro mehr bezahlen als gebucht. Das Bett war gut, viele Kissen und gemütlich.
Kiki
Verified
8/10 Very good
14 Sept 2015
Does exactly what it says on the tin!
Affordable, Quiet Location, Enjoyable Stay, Have used before & would stay again
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2015
Good hotel, close to town and seafront
Breakfast was very good, staff friendly. I checked in late. No problem. Rooms dated but clean and comfortable. Happy to stay here again. Good value for price.
Eric
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2/10 Poor
30 Jun 2015
Needs updating
Room was small and shabby bathroom had a very musty smell and shower was disgusting. Didn't really use bar a bit noisy first might but not really an issue for us. Short walk to salthill but definitely not to city centre and we would walk lots so would recommend bus.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2015
weekend break
Had a wonderful 3 day stay, staff were friendly, efficient and professional.Food was lovely and our room was spotless and very comfortable. Hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of beach and bus stops which provide regular services into the city centre.My daughter found this hotel for us online and we are already planning a return trip.
john
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8/10 Very good
1 Jun 2015
Wards hotel stay
Vsry good value for money staff vefy nice foox great rooms clean n tidy overall if ur not expecting five star ĺuxury for three star money this is a great placd go stay n see galway n salthill 0
stayed to visit
Verified
8/10 Very good
27 May 2015
Another Pleasant Stay
Nice clean cisy room in a nice comfortable welcoming hotel in a quite part of a very busy city . Only 10 minutes walk to city centre and 5 minutes to the beach .
Room was warm and all expected facilities were provided(tea, coffee, towels, shampoos and shower gel) room was serviced to how we found it on arrival on our second day.
The breakfast was very nice and they also offer a variety of options for breakfast .
Have stayed at wards before and will again
Damien
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2/10 Poor
24 May 2015
Not a hotel
This is a B&B. Not a hotel. Deceptive information about that matter you can find better quality B&B. For the same price in Galway city center.
walter
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6/10 Good
12 May 2015
Cheap, clean but too warm!
I was attending a party in the area so didn't spend too much time in the room. It was small and clean but the heat was stifling, I tried to turn it off but left the window open all night for some air. Hotel is dated but the price reflects this.
Jillian
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8/10 Very good
15 Jan 2015
A night in Galway
In Galway on medical visit and Hotel close to Hospital, only moan is that there was no meals served in evening, other wise very good for the amount paid
Dierdree
Verified
6/10 Good
17 Dec 2014
Value for money
Perfect for a night away the hotel is a bit dated great location staff very helpful and friendly
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2014
salthill
All goodm. Can't argue with price. Breakfast was good also.
john
Verified
6/10 Good
28 Nov 2014
close enough and reasonable
Extremely friendly service. Very small rooms, but clean. Being a solo traveler, all I needed was a bed and a working hot shower. The bar downstairs was fun and friendly with locals catching the latest rugby match. 10-15 minute walk to city centre. Excellent location and value on a somewhat residential street (the street was loaded with B&Bs, a long row of them.)
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Good
26 Nov 2014
hotel pas très loin du centre ville
Petit hotel pas très loin du centre ville
Bon petit déjeuner
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Good
23 Nov 2014
correct
La chambre était très simple mais propre, la salle de bain aussi mais la douche, bien. Bouilloire avec thé et café à volonté. Bon petit déjeuner. J'y retournerais éventuellement.
evelyne
Verified
4/10 Fair
20 Nov 2014
Good little Hotel
This Hotel is a good place to stay if your looking for a value for money place to stay in Galway.