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Harbour Hotel Galway
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New Docks Rd | The Harbour, Galway, Ireland
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3.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
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4 of 5 stars
Rjoc 44 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Mar 1, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Unlike the last review, I found the Harbour hotel to be excellent value for money. It is superbly located and is easily accessed without having to go into the town centre.The staff were very firendly, welcoming and check went without a hitch.

The sizeable room (and hotel in general) was spotless and looked out onto the car park. I was very impressed by the styling and decor in the room and it had either been recently renovated or very well maintained. The bathroom was spacious with a large bath/shower and the usual accessories.

Breakfast was decent with a large selection of both hot and cold foods available as well as the usual breads, pastries, fruit, etc.

If I were to have any complaints it would be about having to pay for car parking and I can understand how a room at the front of the hotel could be noisey.

Knowing I was going to be writing this, I was purposely looking for faults with the hotel but my stay was most enjoyable and compares favourably when compared with other hotels I have used in Galway. I would have no hesitation in using this hotel again.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Having to pay for car parking
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 02, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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3 of 5 stars
jd5066 17 contributions
Mid Atlantic, USA
Feb 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

First, be aware that the hotel no longer offers free parking. The discounted rate is 11 euro. The hotel is about a 3-5 minute walk from the shops and pubs in Galway. The hotel is a decent value (we got it for 58 euro for two people). But, you might consider passing on it if you are interested in luxury or class.

Second, the rooms are very shabby. They are definitely showing their wear and are in need of refurbishment. The bathroom showed mold and mildew. Our soap holder was also missing a piece and barely hanging onto the tile wall.

Our room faced the street and was quite noisy during the night when guests were returning from the pubs. I would not describe the windows as sound-proofed. The front desk staff were rather unfriendly and unhelpful. I would only recommend this hotel to those on a budget.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 10, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
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“Good Hotel”

Harbour Hotel Galway

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4 of 5 stars
sharc84 49 contributions
Cork, Ireland
Jan 27, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Myself and boyfriend stayed in the Harbour Hotel in Galway in Nov 2007 for the weekend. The rooms are small but nicely decorated. We ate in the hotel restaurant on our first night. It was expensive but very tasty! We also had a drink in the bar on Sat night and the bar man who served us was really friendly.
Location of hotel is great - 5 mins walk will bring you to Eyres Square or into the heart of the citys beautiful cobbled streets.

This was our first time to Galway together and we really enjoyed it. There was a lovely laid back vibe in the city.
Salthill was gorgeous and we drove around Connemara up to Clifden which was really scenic.

Great weekend!!

  • Liked — The location was great and the hotel was nice and clean
  • Disliked — Lights in bathroom were really artifical and bright - minor personal preference!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since August 31, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“Good hotel, great location”

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4 of 5 stars
irishindependent 10 contributions
Ireland
Jan 1, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed in this hotel before. It is still a good value,modern 3 star property(we paid€99 room only). The location is excellent being 5mins walk from the city cenyre. The rooms are clean and attractively decorated. Staff are pleasant and friendly.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2007
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 11, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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“Good hotel”

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5 of 5 stars
navigatornick 20 contributions
Dorset, England
Dec 23, 2007 | Trip type: Business

I'm a regular at this hotel, staying probably 5 times a year.
The rooms are clean, comfortable and even those on the road are well soundproofed.
Downstairs the restaurant food is excellent and the food in the bar isn't far behind in quality and presentation. As usual in Ireland, the staff are friendly and welcoming.
I'll be back!

  • Liked — Everything
  • Disliked — Be nice when they remove the oil tanks over the road but you don't see them unless you look
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Member since September 03, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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New Docks Rd | The Harbour, Galway, Ireland