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Reviews of The Dean Galway 4 stars

Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland

#15 of 50 hotels in Galway

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2157 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a 'mod pod' room, in which the window seal seemed a bit dodgy as the wind caught the person sleeping towards the window. The food smells also crept in through the window from the restaurants in the building. The pre-booking of the pool was not made clear in our email or on the page here, but turned out okay as there was some room when we arrived. Furniture (particularly shelves above bed) awkwardly arranged in room causing lots of bumps!

    Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Pool was a lovely experience and well heated! It was clean and welcoming and they were quick to respond to any questions or requests we had.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner and breakfast

    Had dinner last night ,after sitting for 25mins before anyone came to take our order and had to send it back not very good,also we had a full Irish breakfast this morning it was unbelievable eggs not cooked rashers over cooked sausage and pudding undercooked tomato half cooked and the toast was cold ...so won't be returning or recommended it to anyone ,but I will say the Portuguese guy was very helpful and informative.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed. Will return.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room WiFi poor No parking

    Lots. Food Staff Location Vinyl player Shower

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    €100 security deposit when checking in , was a big inconvenience. Staff in Sophies were extremely slow. We walked in and the man at the host stand served 2 other groups before us. We explained we wanted drinks to take away to the room and he gave us menus , and made us sit at a table and wait 10 minutes for a server to come so we could order the drinks , instead of just letting us order at the bar. Pool and thermal suite were closed for our whole stay.

    Reception staff were lovely. Big thank you to Emmett. We were disappointed at the pool being closed, he upgraded our room, and gave us drink vouchers. Room was huge and spotlessly clean. Very good atmosphere in the hotel. Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The television wasn't working properly, no on site parking

    The gym and facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was very dusty especially on the bedside locker - looked like it has never been dusted (where the coffee machine & kettle were there was a lot of dust) it was constantly floating around and I couldn’t stop sneezing

    I loved the interior design and vibe of the hotel, location was perfect and the pool/sauna was very relaxing !

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of tv channels same as the Dean in cork no BBC channels for UK visitors

    Location and bar areas

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Overall, lovely for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very small!!

    Decor, staff friendliness, the vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Gym staff really nice and friendly. Views on roof great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No where to put your clothes on stuff. Couldn't get record player to produce volume correctly.

    Gym and pool. Excellent 👌

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The mattress was too soft that after the first night my husband and I had a headache. 2. Very poor sound insulation from the street, you could hear every passing car. 3. The shower was a bit low for tall people

    The staff is nice and friendly and location is good, but unfortunately there was no parking, but it’s mentioned on their page. They have an outdoor pool with sauna and steam room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice decor . Very loud rooms near pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was too close to rooms very noisy at 7am could not sleep once people were there . Very disappointing.

    The location . The shower was great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    A hotel on Galway that almost stopped you going to the town itself!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool and spa worth the trip alone. Decor incredible and very high class. Will come again for sure.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and chill
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes items weren't restocked like coffee and milk. Wifi was pretty patchy

    Comfy bed Thermal spa Lovely staff Dime coffee

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small

    Decor was excellent, very clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking. No onsite parking. That was the only downside

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Grand
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lacks personal touch.

    Modern hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    Great location, lovely hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are very thin, Our room looked out onto the pool area and was woken up to people at 7am using it and hearing their whole conversation

    Great location and a lovely atmosphere in the hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    Quirky rooms fab pool but expected more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was poor and expensive No hotel car park apart from a subsidized car park a mile away

    Rooms were basic but spotless Fab pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    A fun experience with lots of nice treats but a bumpy night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't great. Lumpy and uneven. Pillows were too hard. The room location was right facing the houses and we could see right in. They could see us too! So the road noise also travelled into the room. Also our room was far too warm. We adjusted the ac but just couldn't get it right. We didn't use the sheets on the bed because it was so hot

    Pool was gorgeous. Great temperature and I loved getting drinks delivered! The decorations in the room were great and we really enjoyed the record player. We also paid extra for chocolates and prosecco and this was great. Definitely worth doing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night

    dinner in sophies excellent - breakfast also excellent in sophies but with the added bonus of the great view over Galway and Galway Bay. Jacuzzi could have been a little warmer

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Great located hotel.
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception area could be more inviting and cozy. However the reception staff were very welcoming.

    Location excellent.Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all good.

    The pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Great staff, brilliant facilities and a lovely cosy and relaxing vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only Diet Coke in the fridge, it’s worst one ;)

    Felt like the heating was on the whole time it was lovely, the pool and gym area was amazing felt like I stepped in Spain.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    really nice stay but could improve on some facilities and would be beneficial to look at options for windows to make mor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to the balcony in the room was not tempered so you could see in from the hallway window which was uncomfortable, the kettle in the room leaked and spilled water every time I poured it, there was limited room to place things down

    The room was really nice and comfortable, the pool and sauna were lovely aswell

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable bed, great shower, lovely decor, great bar and good food.

    Stayed in February 2024

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