The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel — Galway, Ireland

The Ardilaun Hotel is a traditional, family-owned 4-star hotel in Galway’s leafy Taylor’s Hill suburb in Galway, Ireland.

Address: Taylors Hill, Galway. Property ID: 1216842.

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Total price: $364 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

#3 of 3 hotels in Salthill & Taylor's Hill by Axel's take. Salthill & Taylor's Hill is #2 of 5 places to stay in Galway. The best hotels in Salthill & Taylor's Hill, ranked · Where to stay in Galway

Axel's take: 8.2/10

A welcoming Galway base with strong leisure facilities, but rooms need selective updating. A traditional, family-owned 4-star hotel in Galway’s leafy Taylor’s Hill suburb, scored for what it is.

The Ardilaun is a traditional, family-owned 4-star that makes more sense as a relaxed Galway base than a city-centre address. We'd pick it for the gardens, free parking and substantial leisure club, including an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise friendly staff, clean accommodation and comfortable beds; breakfast also gets plenty of positive mentions. It's a strong fit for families and travelers arriving by car.

The trade-off is polish: recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews describe some tired rooms and interiors, despite generally strong comfort and cleanliness feedback. Standard rooms lack air-conditioning, and the hotel puts the city centre around a 25-minute walk away. Management says the lobby and Camilaun Restaurant will be refurbished in November 2026; check arrangements before booking then. We'd skip it for contemporary design or nightlife on the doorstep.

• Best for: Families who will use the pool; Travelers touring Galway by car; Couples preferring gardens to city-centre bustle

• Watch out for: Some rooms and interiors look dated; Standard rooms have no air-conditioning; Lobby and restaurant refurbishment planned for November 2026

• Location: Leafy suburban setting; the hotel estimates a 25-minute walk or five-minute drive to the city centre.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable, but condition varies; confirm room category and air-conditioning before booking.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback on Booking.com and Expedia outweighs occasional housekeeping complaints.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across review sites.

• Amenities: Gardens, bistro, gym and an 18-metre indoor pool with sauna, steam room and whirlpool.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is free; breakfast depends on your booking; the hotel closes after checkout December 23 and reopens December 27.

Axel's opinion of The Ardilaun Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Ardilaun Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Taylors Hill, Galway
• Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Heated swimming pool, Children swimming pool, Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Parking, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Galway

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Standard room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Single room (single bed)

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Triple room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Triple room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Classic Double room (full double bed)

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Classic Double Family room (full double bed)

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Classic Twin room (twin beds)

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Classic Twin Family room (twin beds)

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Classic Quadruple Family room

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