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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Eyre Square

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • 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

View all photos for Double Room

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

Map
Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shop Street - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 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
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Galway - West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

The Westwood puts you just a 5-minute drive from 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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The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Walking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place to stay. Everyone was friendly, helpful and fabulous. I would definitely recommend it.
Stephen, 6-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

Very friendly staff
Sven Tommy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

All good. Nice staff. Clean rooms. 15 min bis ride to center but the bus is only hoing every 30 min.
Muriel Hedwig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and modern space. Lots of great amenities in the building. A bit of distance from city centre but there is a bus stop only a 5 minute walk away.
Alynese, 1-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

10/10 Exceptional

The complex is awesome, very close to the city centre. Clean and tidy.
Bruno, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

We knew it was summer housing with limited facilities. No surprise there. Housing was clean. But students made lot of noise outside our room both nights we were there. Laundry is about 10 euros. Bus to city is twice in a hour.
KESHAV, 2-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

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

6/10 Good

Galway 23/08/2025

Letto piccolo e senza copri materasso. Percepiti insetti durante la notte. Location scomoda se non si ha un mezzo privato. Condizioni struttura buone.
1-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

Absolutely fab
Callum, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good facilities and Room had all what you need for a short stay
Luca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Squeaky bed but apart from that good place very clean and useful location to be in.
Phoebe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close and walkable to north campus of U of Galway. The room was clean and supplied with sheets/duvet, towels, bath tissue and soap. No other amenities, although I believe guests can request some toiletries as well as a hair dryer. The room was quite warm with no individual control of the thermostat. Staff promptly delivered a fan to the room when I inquired. The kitchen/common area on my floor was clean. I think some basic instructions for the appliances would be helpful for guests from other countries. A clean and safe accommodation for budget travel.
Karolyn, 10-night trip

6/10 Good

VERY basic accommodations-- only 2 towels provided and not even any toiletries whatsoever (other than a tiny bar of soap). Even to get a hair dryer, we had to pick it up at the front desk. The place is pretty new, but so everything was in good shape. I will I would not complain except that in all the hotels we stayed at during our 11 day trip throughout Ireland, this was the most expensive, yet the least to offer. I understand that the prices were jacked up because of the horse races going on the week we were in Galway but as one of the locals I was talked to on a bus, I was it was inexcusable to charge so much. Even she was shocked and disgusted when I told her how much we paid.
Kenneth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely stay at the Westwood! Friendly staff and convenient for our visit to Galway!
Claire, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice place to stay for budget friendly traveling, but there is no A/C and no fans which made it very uncomfortable for a few nights during the summer. Otherwise it was nice, clean, and comfortable.
Cynthia, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Résidence étudiante à 2,5 km du centre-ville

Résidence étudiante neuve et calme Lit moyen, cuisine propre partagée Difficile de se garer au parking sur place ( peu de places) mais parking de l’université secure à 300 mètres Bus pour aller en ville aléatoire ( beaucoup d’annulations)
beatrice, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing property but 10 min drive to downtown area.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lit confortable et l'accès à la cuisine est très pratique. Par contre, l'image de la réservation n'était pas la même et pas de numéro civique donc nous avons eu de la difficulté à trouver l'endroit!
Josée, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très propre et bien situé. Nous avons eu un très bon accueil.
Isabelle, 1-night trip

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