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The Westwood

4.0 star property
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Reception
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Fireplace
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Dangan, Upper Newcastle, Galway, County Galway
  • University of Galway
    5 min walk
  • Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • University Hospital Galway
    3 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    21 min drive

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galway

With a stay at The Westwood in Galway (Dangan Upper), you'll be a 5-minute walk from University of Galway and within a 5-minute drive of Music for Galway Limited. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University Hospital Galway and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Millennium Children's Park and Playground.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 10 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Friars - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪DERI Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Westwood

Family-friendly Galway hotel in Dangan Upper with free parking
The Westwood offers 58 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 58 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and babysitting. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Meridian Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galway? This hotel has 3552 square feet (330 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Meridian Restaurant - This bistro serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Meridian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (3552 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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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The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sathish Kumar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was a bit far away from downtown, but we walked it. The facilities were nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne V., Hamilton, Ontario

Beautiful warm Irish Hotel
So much better than I expected. Fantastic service! Rooms well appointed and immaculate bathroom! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Punta Gorda, FL Oconto, WI

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast.
Easy to get to and nicely appointed. The room was big and staff very helpful. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

cody, st louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely loved this place. Owen the bartender downstairs was awesome and the hotel itself was beautiful. its a horrible shame that its being torn down starting this week 10/1/18 to build college dorms! i would definitely stay there again had the owner not sold out to the highest bidder..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Westwood - Good Value in Galway
Lovely old hotel with lovely staff - helpful and friendly. Onsite restaurant was good food and fair price. Onsite parking was welcome and the location is not far from city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money. Good size room. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
pleasant experience, friendly staff. good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
One of the nicest hotels ever. Beautiful old world charm and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Westwood hotel
Nice hotel. We like to walk so walked to city centre. Easy to drive to sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Diane, Orange, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel facility was nice and clean. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura, North carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for us. Our daughter is starting school at NUI Galway and itnis just down the street from her dorm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
While the hotel is exactly as it appears, it is definitely tired and in need of a good capital improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful hotel! The staff was super friendly and the food was excellent! Couldn't ask for a more wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Music blaring at 1am, no AC
Very disappointing considering the cost. Room so dang hot with no SC, sink had a crack in it and music coming up through the floors until 1am...never again, avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overall place to stay, low to no water pressure in shower though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Wonderful room. Wonderful stay. Food in the restaurant was very good. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

AIDAN, KILCORNAN CO LIMERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018