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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Galway Cathedral

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby
Fitness facility
Located near Eyre Square, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers modern comfort and practical amenities. Guests can enjoy international dishes at the Grain & Grill Restaurant, dry cleaning services, and free newspapers. The hotel includes a gym, business center, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Family Room 2 Adults & 2 Children

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior King & Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, is home to Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway. Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square are notable landmarks and Leisureland is a popular local attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Galway Race Course. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Sandy Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Galway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eyre Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Upscale hotel near Galway Cathedral
Located close to University of Galway and Eyre Square, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Grain & Grill Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Travel cots, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grain & Grill Bar
  • Grain & Grill Restaurant
  • Red Bean Roastery

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (105 centimetre high)
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6.00 to 7.00 for children

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Pillo Galway
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Frequently asked questions

Is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$189.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. University of Galway and Galway City Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Galway Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
decent place with good parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Francis

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good. Little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, had a two night stay and enjoyed it. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a night. Roomy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to Galway City
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best hotel we stayed at during our vacation in Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little far from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. About a 20 min walk to downtown we’re all of the attractions are. Underground parking was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful, accommodating early checkout with breakfast to-go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free and easy parking. Good location. Large comfortable rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and efficient. A little far from city Center. Would stay closer next time to save on Ubers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of town. On a busy street intersection. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not close to the city still have to drive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short drive to quay street. We selected this hotel because it was close to restaurants and shops, while having air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for basic services and access to downtown Galway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is 25 mins walking from galway city , staff are nice but the cleaning service in the morning very noisy. The rooms need updating and very poor lightning. The rooms very noisy at night and I was not pleased with my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible. However, having two Maldron hotels in Galway makes it very confusing. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superior king and single room did not actually have a king size bed, more like a queen size.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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