The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$207
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

The Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Cosy

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 136 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Dean Galway

4-star hotel in Galway City Centre
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Dean Galway provides a steam room and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

The Dean Galway is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Dean Galway has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 570 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the center of Galway Young "vibe" Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean Galway is a great hotel to stay at. The rooms have air conditioning, which is hard to come by and there is a wonderful fitness center as well as a pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel is in a great location as we were able to walk every where. Staff were quite pleasant and hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean is located about 5 minutes walking from Eyre Square in Galway. This is a main area where you can catch a bus or train. The area is safe but there is not much around for shopping. The hotel itself is gorgeous, the details, decorations, and style is very bougie but some of it is more beautiful than functional. The shower for instance looks nice but the door is not flush with the opening and the floor got soaked anytime we showered. Our king bed was two twin beds and the middle was obvious. The bedframe itself wasnt great either and the marble side tables looked nice but were too big for the space and I found myself hitting them when I was in bed. The staff of the hotel were nice but I feel as if the hotel looks nice but is somewhat impractical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yasotha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was very disappointed with the room. I had to crawl onto the bed as I had no leeway to climb onto the bed from the sides. It was quite uncomfortable as I suffer from very bad back problems. I did speak to the receptionist and she said they had no rooms available. For the price I paid it was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice updated hotel within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice 3 star Hotel. I would suggest that the owner focus upon the basics, forget trying to be fancy and funny and just provide good service and food! Does their profile mention that they do not have parking?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Boutique Hotel

Amazing boutique hotel! The rooms are perfect for 2. Contemporary and very comfortable. And it's an easy walk to the Quay, but far enough away from the crowds. Plus, the staff was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent from the moment we entered the hotel, from reception, bar staff, spa/gym facilities were all very welcoming and helpful. The room was immaculate and the shower was amazing! Very quiet and relaxing hotel. Very accessible to walk into the Latin Quarter but far enough to be away from the noise. Only downside is that we found the parking to be a little far if you are to carry luggage with you to and from the car to the hotel (it’s up hill so it’s easier on the way back). Other than that, pricing for parking is very reasonable considering. Overall, a great hotel with great staff in a perfect location. I will definitely return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

new hotel in Galway next to Erye Square

Brand new Hotel. I’m used to staying in older modified hotels all across Ireland . This place is fun and modern. Meant for the business travel of girls trip . Rooftop bar is beautiful. If you are looking for old quaint Ireland go somewhere else. This is a beautiful hotel with bars / pool/gym and wonderful hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Atlanta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dean Galway…If I could give 6 stars, I would! From the moment we arrived, the front desk was truly delightful. The baristas? Absolutely adorable. Sophie’s was fantastic, gorgeous view, perfect arancini, great wine list, and service that made us feel special. The rooms are stunning, and that shower… IYKYK. We didn’t have time to enjoy the beautiful spa area, but trust me, book it, work out, take a dip in the hot tub/pool (whatever they want to call it). It’s lovely. Bottom line: stop scrolling, stop searching. This is the place to stay in Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The staff was professional, welcoming and very friendly. We encountered Erica, David and one other staff member (with the heavy metal band vest). The room was great, very clean, though a bit on the warm side. The only negative was the fitness room below us, when the group fitness instructor started shouting "Let's Go!" at 7am. We would love to return; the staff was amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we highly recommend The Dean to anyone visiting Galway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Loved the pool and amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Damien

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One person at desk a women was not friendly. Also the mad service was poor they didn't even clean toilets
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anjelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very nice. However i stayed on the ground floor and it was pretty loud. My room over looked the pool so it was noisy when there were people out there. As well my second night there was a party in their basement floor and the music was super loud and didnt stop until 11:30pm. The walls were also very thin you could hear in the hallway and the people next to you quite clearly. I stayed in the Mod room so not sure if this is the whole hotel. How er, the staff were extremely lovely people and very kind. The room itself was very clean and the bathroom was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient , great bars, good food, good staff but a silly petty way to save money by having no closet no drawers etc very tacky
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good position in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights. Room very was clean and comfortable. Roughly 15 minutes walk to Latin quarter, 10 to the train station. Only downside is that rooms are not soundproof so the comfort quality comes down to your neighbours. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SABRINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025