When it comes to booking a family holiday in Galway, you deserve only the best family-friendly accommodation the county has to offer. In order to help ensure that your experience goes as smoothly as possible we have compiled a list of family hotels in Galway that always go above and beyond to give their guests the best family holiday experience.
If you are travelling with children you know that your choice of accommodation now has to meet certain requirements. Parking, room for buggies, travel cots, kid menus, interconnecting rooms, family-friendly amenities - the list can go on and on. To help take some of the stress out of planning your family break we want to share with you some of our favourite family hotels in Galway. Check them out below..
The Ardilaun Hotel
What is it? - 4 star hotel with gorgeous gardens in Galway city’s suburbs
Best for - interconnecting rooms, extra beds/cots available
The Ardilaun Hotel’s secluded and peaceful setting on the edge of Galway city makes them the perfect choice for families looking to holiday in Galway city, but who don’t want to get stuck in the middle of all the noise. They have family rooms of varying sizes to best accommodate your group, and their interconnecting rooms are perfect for providing families with small children a bit more privacy and storage room. Away from your room, The Ardilaun’s onsite restaurant and bistro have great children’s menus, and the hotel offers special amenities for children in their leisure club and pool. There is also space outside for children to play safely in the gardens under adult supervision.
Address: The Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor's Hill Road
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above: Maldron Hotel Oranmore
Maldron Hotel Oranmore
What is it? - 4 star hotel with incredible leisure and pool facilities
Best for - child-friendly facilities
This is undoubtedly one of Galway’s best family friendly hotels, as Maldron Hotel Oranmore was recently voted in the Top Ten Family Hotels in Ireland by TripAdvisor. While they offer a range of family rooms, with the larger rooms suitable for 2 adults and four children, it is the amount of child-friendly facilities that really set them apart from the rest. With an onsite playground that is located near their leisure centre and the Crafty Kids Games Room which is a dedicated playroom for families with both young and older children, there are plenty of things to do at the Maldron Hotel Oranmore to keep your children entertained and happy. Additionally, their Crafty Kids Club is open in July and August for ages 4-12 years and offers loads more fun activities for kids.
Address: Carrowmoneash, Oranmore
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Clayton Hotel Galway
What is it? - award-winning 4 star hotel on the outskirts of Galway city
Best for - Babies
At Clayton Hotel Galway they know that it’s the small things that can make the biggest difference to a family holiday. That’s why all of their family rooms have been designed with families’ needs in mind and they always go the extra mile to ensure your stay with them is as comfortable as possible. From complimentary cots and bottle warming facilities to family activities at the ready, Clayton Hotel Galway are always available to help you enjoy an unforgettable family break. They even have a special welcome pack for children that guarantees your holidays get started off on the right foot. At Clayton Hotel Galway they also have accessible rooms for wheelchair users, which are fully equipped with everything you might need during your stay.
Address: Monivea Road, Ballybrit
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above: The Connacht Hotel
The Connacht Hotel
What is it? - awarding-winning family hotel
Best for - family breaks
Awarded Best Family Hotel in Connacht at the Irish Hotel Awards in 2022, The Connacht Hotel’s family-friendly offerings are phenomenal. With the advantage of having extensive free parking and easy access to a regular bus route into Galway’s city centre, this hotel has everything you and your family could possibly want while holidaying in the West of Ireland. The Connacht Hotel truly shines with their unmissable family break deals which are available year round and make the process of booking your holiday child’s play. Their version of an ideal family getaway means that you and your family get to enjoy child-friendly activities, family-friendly dining options, family rooms with bunk-beds, board games at reception and free access to their swimming pool and Friendly Fellows Kid’s Club.
Address: Old Dublin Road
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Salthill Hotel
What is it? - seaside 4 star hotel
Best for - access to family-friendly attractions
With the beach on your front door, at Salthill Hotel you and your child(ren) won’t have to travel very far in order to enjoy your family holiday by the seaside. Their family rooms have been designed with families in mind and are both large and spacious so there is plenty of room for all your luggage. These rooms accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children with cots available on request also. All hotel guests can enjoy complimentary access to the swimming pool and other hotel leisure facilities. The hotel is only a short distance from all of Salthill’s main family attractions such as Leisureland, Galway Atlantaquaria, the free parks and playground and of course the beach!
Address: The Promenade, Salthill
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above: Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
What is it? - 4 star hotel and spa, with rooftop bar area
Best for - family activities
Are you and your family interested in an adventure based holiday in Galway? If you answered yes then the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa really is the ideal family hotel for you and your little ones. They offer a number of seasonal family break packages throughout the year and are located near some of the area’s top family-friendly activity based attractions such as; Slieve Aughty Activity Centre, Loughrea Lake (safe for swimming), and Turoe Pet Farm. Once all your day activities have come to an end, mom and dad can book into Lough Rea Hotel & Spa’s elegant Shore Island Spa for some well deserved pampering and relaxation.
Address: Athenry Road, Loughrea
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Clifden Station House Hotel
What is it? - hotel with 4-star self-catering apartments
Best for - large families, families travelling with pets
A home away from home in the heart of Connemara, Clifden Station House Hotel’s self-catering apartments are great for families who want to holiday in Galway while having their own privacy and space. These apartments are available in both two or three bedroom apartments and are fully equipped with everything you need during your stay. Baby travel cots are available on request also. A huge benefit of booking with Clifden Station House Hotel is that you and your family can enjoy full complimentary access to all of the hotel’s facilities which include the swimming pool and leisure centre, bar and restaurant, onsite theatre that shows children’s films during school holidays and the Railway Kids Club which operates during holiday periods.
Address: Galway Road, Clifden
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above: The Galmont Hotel
The Galmont Hotel
What is it? - city centre hotel with fantastic views and amenities
Best for - teens
The Galmont Hotel provides one of the best Galway city hotel experiences for families. This hotel is right on the doorstep to Galway vibrant city centre where there are an abundance of things to do, see and experience for all members of the family. Onsite, however, you and your family can enjoy full access to The Galmont’s multiple dining offerings, the large heated swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub. As well as this the family rooms at this hotel are incredibly spacious so you can all enjoy a little extra room to stretch out and unwind after a long day exploring the city. These rooms can also be tailored and reorganised to suit your individual needs so don’t be afraid to ask for any modifications when reserving your room.
Address: Lough Atalia Road, Galway City
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Flannery’s Hotel
What is it? - family run hotel on direct bus route into Galway city
Best for - only child, smaller families
The snug family rooms at Flannery’s Hotel will appeal to any and all families who want to spend the day on the road. These rooms are cosy and comfy and they feature everything you might need after a busy day travelling. Flannery’s Hotel itself is also home to fantastic dining offerings; Frankie’s Bar & Bistro and the Galwegian Restaurant, where younger children can enjoy the kids food menu that caters excellently to their preferred dishes and also doubles up as a colouring sheet - Talk about dinner and entertainment! Additionally, when you book with Flannery’s Hotel, they offer complimentary breakfast for children when sharing with two adults in the family rooms.
Address: Old Dublin Road, Galway City East
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Feature photo: The Connacht Hotel
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