The friendly, warm and affordable Wards Hotel and Pub is located in the Lower Salthill area of Galway. A 10 minute walk will bring you to the center of the city. The family-run business is popular with both locals and guests from around the world.
The staff provide quality service, whether you are in the hotel, restaurant or pub. The cozy bar hosts a traditional music session every Wednesday night. Ward's Hotel is equal distance from the center of the city, Salthill and Galway Bay.
Salthill Beach and the long stretch of promenade are close by.
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7.6/10
Good
404 Reviews
Basic,old fashioned BnB type accomadation.
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Good to know
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
until 15:00
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Train Stations
Galway Railway Station1.6 km
Ballyglunin Station26.5 km
Rooms Types
Room Details
Double Room
1 Full bed
15m²
Type: Double
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
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Double Room
1 Full bed
15m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
Room Description:
This room comes with an en suite bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Room Details
Twin Room
2 Twin bed
15m²
Type: Twin
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
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Twin Room
2 Twin bed
15m²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
Room Description:
This room comes with an en suite bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Room Details
Single Room
1 Twin bed
9m²
Type: Single
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
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Single Room
1 Twin bed
9m²
Has window
Type: Single
Room all facilities
Bathtub
Pool with a view
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Telephone
Fax
Toaster
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Lake view
Microwave
Room Description:
This room comes with an en suite bathroom, multi-channel TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Economy Double Room
1 Full bed
0m²
Type: Double
Free Wifi
Free Wifi
Air conditioning
Complimentary water bottle
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Economy Double Room
1 Full bed
0m²
Has window
Type: Double
Room Description:
The unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Score and Reviews
7.6/10
Good
404 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.0
Location
8.2
Service
7.8
Gary
solo traveller
6.0
Basic,old fashioned BnB type accomadation.
The room kettle was filthy.
January 2026
Eugene
solo traveller
6.0
Kettle did not work
Kettle did not work
January 2026
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
More Amenities
Food & Drinks
Bar
General
Non-smoking Property
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
Heating
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 15:00
Check-out:before 11:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any cots.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out can be done until 11:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Hotel are Salthill, Sports Field Westside Galway, Bold Art Gallery, Galway Harbour, NUIG, Eyre Square, Galway Golf Club, Laurel Park playing fields, Galway Shopping Center, Galway Greyhound Stadium and others.
the location was perfect quite and peaceful at night but still walking distance from shops, restaurants, etc. breakfast was amazing and the staff were so lovely. a really homey vibe i felt really safe and comfortable.
everything was great.
February 2026
Patrick
young couple
9.0
Central good atmosphere
Nothing
February 2026
Kelly
solo traveller
7.0
Good location. Great breakfast and lovely Guinness
Couldn’t open or close bathroom door as it was stuck on new carpet
March 2026
Eleanor
young couple
4.0
Amazing staff and food
The room was disappointing
March 2026
Róisín
young couple
9.0
Friendly and welcoming staff, nice lively bar downstairs, great coffee with the included breakfast which was lovely. Felt like a very charming, old school accomodation
Curtain rail was broken and held together with some sellotape which gave way when we opened the drapes lol
April 2026
Hogan
solo traveller
10.0
Everything,nice stay
Bit small but no complaint
April 2026
O'sullivan
review category business travellers
3.0
The key pad entry to the room
I believed the accommodation i booked was a hotel but it was more "bedrooms above a pub". There was a pub smell through out. As a female travelling for a conference, I did not feel comfortable staying here unfortunately. When I asked about off street parking, the staff suggested that I park in the beer garden if there was space. The room was very small, basic, grim and extremely disappointing. The window did not close properly, furniture was tired and worn looking, only one plug worked so I had to change between the kettle, the TV and charging my phone.
The shower was very small and very little power in it.
April 2026
Felipe
Group Traveler
10.0
Breakfast was awesome. Staff was friendly. It all seemed very quaint and cozy.
The cellular tech on the premises
April 2026
Ruth
young couple
8.0
The location is great for heading into the city !
The shower was very small
April 2026
Gerard
solo traveller
9.0
Friendly staff. Good value and good location.
No complaints
April 2026
Majella
solo traveller
10.0
Location to beach
Choice of breakfast
Bright and clean room
Comfy bed
So reasonably priced
Lack of restaurant
May 2026
Pat
solo traveller
6.0
Location, value for money.
Old fashioned decor, small uncomfortable bed.
May 2026
Christine
solo traveller
8.0
A good place in Galway
Breakfast with a lot of choice
May 2026
Yevhen
solo traveller
8.0
Excellent location, wonderful place, excellent location for a walk, almost everything is within walking distance
A great hotel, very unusual, if you like naturalization, it's perfect. There's a pub on the ground floor, perfect for a quick beer break. They're also offering it tomorrow, but unfortunately, we didn't get it. I think it's very tasty, but I can't say for sure.
Considering our age, I think that soundproofing is absolutely necessary. We can hear our neighbors in the shower, but we slept very comfortably (+) soft beds and cleanliness.
May 2026
Kelli
Solo Traveler
4.0
It was. Lose to Quay street about 1.5 km....
It was ran down the bed was small and uncomfortable the shower was tiny
May 2026
Sharon
solo traveller
8.0
Very clean good location
It was noisy
May 2026
Pauline
solo traveller
8.0
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Public transport directly accessible
Many stairs to climb
May 2026
Pauline F.
Solo Traveler
8.0
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Public transport directly accessible
Many stairs to climb
May 2026
Susan
solo traveller
8.0
i liked the location away from touristy inner city.the room was adequate for a short term stay
nothing unless wanting to pay high rates elsewhare
May 2026
susan
Solo Traveler
8.0
i liked the location away from touristy inner city.the room was adequate for a short term stay
nothing unless wanting to pay high rates elsewhare
May 2026
Patryk
solo traveller
5.0
The bar downstairs was good and there was some live music, atmosphere was more relaxed in the evening
No hot water in the shower
June 2026
Rachel
group
5.0
Location was good and we were able to park right outside. A good breakfast was provided and the staff were friendly and cheerful.
The room was rather cramped as was the shower and a bathmat would have been helpful on the tiled floor. Storage was limited. Our room was on the top floor, so I experienced difficulty carrying my case up and down.
June 2026
Gordon
solo traveller
8.0
excellant value for money
June 2026
Joseph
Solo Traveler
9.0
...great location
unable to adjust the radiator in the room
June 2026
Eilis
solo traveller
8.0
The location is great and the staff very helpful
The lightning was very dim while having breakfast.
July 2026
Geraldine
young couple
4.0
Breakfast was poor.cereal ok as it can’t go wrong. Toast arrived 15 mins before breakfast. Ordered poached egg which arrived floating on water on the plate. Poached egg was more like hard boiled egg on a plate .
As above
July 2026
David
Solo Traveler
7.0
Very nice staff and good breakfast
It was quite a long way from the centre if you are travelling by public transport. I read the views and knew that the decor was a bit dated so I wasn't surprised
July 2026
Kate
solo traveller
10.0
Wards is the perfect place to stay if you are low maintenance and want a good cheap place to stay.
July 2026
Louise
group
10.0
The breakfast was lovely served with a smile. Entertainment fun. Great location.
N/A
July 2026
Samantha
young couple
3.0
Outside was great
Room was very small and old fashioned
July 2026
Lynch
Family with young children
7.0
excellent location
Room was extremely small for two people. Last 3 days we were allowed to move to a bigger room.
July 2026
Alison
group
3.0
Location good.
Noise from bar.
Dated shoddy room.
August 2026
Paul
solo traveller
10.0
The area was great, safe hotel, clean
No air conditioning
August 2026
Greg
solo traveller
10.0
Great Location!
August 2026
Curtis
young couple
7.0
The old school pub ambiance, the great breakfast and the great location close to the bus with a 5 minute jaunt to the Latin Quarter
Carpet should go and be replaced by hard flooring.
August 2026
Flanagan
review category business travellers
1.0
Yes good breakfast good location
Bedroom stairs not very modern hotel
August 2026
Katlego
solo traveller
7.0
The set up.
I got lost no clear directions of rooms .
August 2026
Chelsie
young couple
7.0
In a nice, quiet location with only a 10 minute walk into the city centre. The pub downstairs also pours the best Guinness in the city!
The facilities are a little outdated, but they do the job for a short stay.
August 2026
Alan
group
7.0
Staff and service
A little worn, but it is an old school bar and old hotel
August 2026
Richard
solo traveller
7.0
Nice hotel close to Salthill. Nice atmosphere in the bar. The breakfast was outstanding.
Our room was a bit dated. The shower area needs updating. The bed was very creaky.
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