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 Harbour Hotel

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New Docks Road, Galway, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1678 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
1,679 reviews

Great rooms, very clean, great proximity to downtown, quiet

Janrose United States of America

Front desk very helpful. All clean. Great location to walk to everything !!

Sherry United States of America

good location, nice room, decent breakfast, parking available for a minimal change

Robert United States of America

The hotel was very nice and clean and the staff were all great.

Christopher United States of America

very great employees! they were attentive and so nice. loved the beds and rooms.

Jessica United States of America

Cozy, pretty view, quiet because it is tucked away from the busy area.

Emily Canada

Good location, very close to shopping but not in the busy, loudness of centre

Sherry Canada

Very conveniently situated beside city centre Galway.

Jim Ireland

The reception area was quite nice, with casual seats for hanging out. The dining room was very accommodating and the breakfast was very good. The location was great as it was just far enough away from the noise of the downtown area. The rooms were spacious as well.

Kurt United States of America

great location. Parking was a plus. Restaurant in hotel.

Denise United States of America
8.5
Very Good
1,679 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great rooms, very clean, great proximity to downtown, quiet”
    Janrose Janrose United States of America United States of America
  • “Front desk very helpful. All clean. Great location to walk to everything !!”
    Sherry Sherry United States of America United States of America
  • “good location, nice room, decent breakfast, parking available for a minimal change”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was very nice and clean and the staff were all great.”
    Christopher Christopher United States of America United States of America
  • “very great employees! they were attentive and so nice. loved the beds and rooms.”
    Jessica Jessica United States of America United States of America
  • “Cozy, pretty view, quiet because it is tucked away from the busy area.”
    Emily Emily Canada Canada
  • “Good location, very close to shopping but not in the busy, loudness of centre”
    Sherry Sherry Canada Canada
  • “Very conveniently situated beside city centre Galway.”
    Jim Jim Ireland Ireland
  • “The reception area was quite nice, with casual seats for hanging out. The dining room was very accommodating and the breakfast was very good.”
    Kurt Kurt United States of America United States of America
  • “great location. Parking was a plus. Restaurant in hotel.”
    Denise Denise United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi9.2

Located on Galway's picturesque waterfront, Harbor Hotel offers modern rooms including, air-conditioning, free WiFi, bluetooth speakers and onsite car parking. Galway’s lively center is just a 5-minute walk away.

The rooms feature cable TV and complimentary tea and coffee for guests. They also provide a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Dillisk on the Docks offers a contemporary restaurant and bar for casual dining. A full bar menu is also served from 1:00 to 21:00 with live sports on large-screen TVs.

The Quay Street shopping street is just 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Salthill Prom is 10 minutes away on foot. Both Corrib and Eyre Square shopping center are a 5-minute walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Galway, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Harbour Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Galway, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,679 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi9.2

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  • Janrose
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great rooms, very clean, great proximity to downtown, quiet”
  • Sherry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Front desk very helpful. All clean. Great location to walk to everything !!”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “good location, nice room, decent breakfast, parking available for a minimal change”
  • Christopher
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel was very nice and clean and the staff were all great.”
  • Jessica
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very great employees! they were attentive and so nice. loved the beds and rooms.”
  • Emily
    CanadaCanada
    “Cozy, pretty view, quiet because it is tucked away from the busy area.”
  • Sherry
    CanadaCanada
    “Good location, very close to shopping but not in the busy, loudness of centre”
  • Jim
    IrelandIreland
    “Very conveniently situated beside city centre Galway.”
  • Kurt
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The reception area was quite nice, with casual seats for hanging out. The dining room was very accommodating and the breakfast was very good. The location was great as it was just far enough away from the noise of the downtown area. The rooms...”
  • Denise
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location. Parking was a plus. Restaurant in hotel.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Due to covid would you have to book a table for dinner in advance
    In order to help us maintain social distancing for our customers, please pre book your preferred meal times for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Answered on July 9, 2020
  • hi looking to stay next week on business, how secure is the parking regards
    Dear Guest We have a small secure carpark to the rear of the building . it's covered by a couple of cameras . Kind regards Patricia Front Desk
    Answered on November 27, 2020
  • Do you have a swimming pool?
    Sorry but we don't have a swimming pool. Our sister hotel the Galmont has a pool and if staying with the harbour they will let you use at a discounted rate.
    Answered on January 16, 2020
  • Do you offer any spa treatments and if no, where would you recommend nearby pls
    Good morning, apologies for the delay in replying. We don't have a Spa in the Hotel. However we recommend the Spa at The Galmont Hotel which is a short stroll away. Advance bookings are advisable.
    Answered on January 31, 2020
  • Can you please advise how much parking is per night
    Parking Fee: Standard rate: €2.00 per hour Overnight or Full Day rate: €8.00 (max rate) Access: On approaching from Lough Atlalia Rd, take left-hand turn just before the hotel. Entrance to hotel carpark is on the right-hand side.
    Asked about: Executive King/Twin Room • Answered on May 4, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Bold Art Gallery
    0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square Centre
    0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square
    0.2 miles
  • Lynch’s Castle
    0.2 miles
  • Shop Street
    0.2 miles
  • Galway City Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Spanish Arch
    0.3 miles
  • The Market
    0.3 miles
  • St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Dillisk on the Docks
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Dillisk on the Docks
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • National University of Galway
    0.7 miles
  • Galway Greyhound Stadium
    0.7 miles
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    1.3 miles
  • Galway Bay
    5.1 miles
  • Spiddal
    9.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Lough Corrib
    0.6 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Salthill Beach
    1.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Galway Railway Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Shannon Airport
    40.3 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    45.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Harbour Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Harbour Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 30 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Harbour Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms, group policy applies with a deposit of 50% at time of booking. Cancelation policy for any groups bookings more than 5 rooms is 14 days prior to arrival.

Please note that the card used to make the booking has to be presented upon check-in.

Please note that all meals will need to be pre-booked in advance with the property in order to maintain social distancing between guests.

Please note we are following government regulations and a valid digital covid certificate with ID will be required on check in to ensure access to the Hotel Bar and Restaurant.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Harbour Hotel

  • Room options at Harbour Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Twin

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Harbour Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 20min

  • The prices at Harbour Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Harbour Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Harbour Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Check-in at Harbour Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Harbour Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Galway.