The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Gym
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

The Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Cosy

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Large

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Corner Large

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Dean Galway

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 minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Dean Galway's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a rooftop deck
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes by foot from Quay Street
The Dean Galway offers its guests an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Dean Galway also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 470 out of 702 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 702 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 702 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 702 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 702 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really kind staff, excellent food, nice room, great view
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how the hotel was decorated. Staff were great, the pool was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel stay. Amazing gym facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was really good. The pool & hot tub was fantastic. Our room was really nice with funky decor & a really nice bathroom . I highly recommend the Dean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay, great hotel will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best experience. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel from clean room staff amenities the lot & a 5min walk to centre of everything We shall be back it was just amazing hotel all round loved it Galways amazing & the Dean just made it even more so for is.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, lovely rooms and super clean. We booked a last minute stay for one night as plans changed so didn't use any of the facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute! The room was clean and cozy and everything worked perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - great location and great vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, good breakfast, modern rooms though cosy ones would be very small for 2 people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, close to town, bar and food fab
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was top class, staff were lovely, room was so nice and comfy, the heated pool in the middle of hotel was one of the nicest experiences, enjoyed it so much, coffee in morning was so good too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at the dean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Soltana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best hotel and all the accommodations you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Rooms very small
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Lovely hotel, clean and modern! enjoyed our stay! Staff were lovely too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We stay here every time we come to Galway. Love love love the outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest hotel! Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff, clean room, not a large room but more than adequate for one night. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025