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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a coffee shop, near Quay Street

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Fridge, microwave
Reception hall
Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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H91 R7XN, Galway, Galway, Upper Newcastle

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Friars - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪DERI Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Westwood

Guesthouse near Quay Street
Consider a stay at The Westwood and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 394 individually furnished rooms have perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 6 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Westwood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Westwood?

Self parking is available for EUR 6 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Westwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Westwood?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Westwood located?

Located in Dangan Upper, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Galway, Music for Galway Limited, and University Hospital Galway. Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Kettle in room be nice(& TV?).Paid parking a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very helpful especially Tara & Cathal went beyond. It was easy to take bus into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great but very minimal, no glass or cup for drinking, and no container for recyclables. Other than that, quite excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud at night outside with individuals, the outside gate slamming closed and people talking very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with good dining options, within walking distance of many places!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The services available were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
Property was very clean and friendly, nice and quiet. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, well-equipped, and clean. I liked the on-site laundry facilities. The downside was that on-site parking was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and rooms were excellent value. The location is about a 20-25 minute walk from the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jun Kyeoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit far way from the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The complex is awesome, very close to the city centre. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room faced busy street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a hotel at all - misleading

This place is not a hotel, it's some kind of student housing, in good condition but very tight rooms, no room cleaning, no restaurant and except for a convenient store on its premises, no restaurants nearby at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kitchen tools were really dirty, especially the oven. our room had gathered so much dust that you could've picked it up with your hand. once a staff member barged in our room while we were naked, saying he mistook the rooms (he could've knocked lol) i had to ask for towels and toilet paper myself. the gate outside was broken and made a huge crashing sound whenever used (almost the whole day because obviously people enter and leave) and that was really noisy and bothersome. overall nice place but perhaps only for 2 days...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*****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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024