The Sliding Rock Inn
37 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
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37 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Golf Course
- Room Service
- Bar
- Darts
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Snack bar
- Evening entertainment
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live entertainment
- Off-Site parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Wine/champagne
- Outdoor furniture
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- Audible alarm
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Ironing amenities
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Takeout dining services available
- Kid-friendly dining
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- Galway Airport - 1.34 mi
- Connemara Regional - 17.01 mi
- Inisheer - 23.70 mi
- Inishmaan - 24.53 mi
- Inishmore Aerodrome - 27.09 mi
Museums
- Bold Art Gallery - 0.55 mi
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Jeff (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great pub with lots of local people there. Had music in the evening. And several TVs to watch sports.
We were not actually staying above the pub. We were in another building down the street. We had a small issue when we checked in but they took care of it quickly and upgraded us to a larger room. The location was near the university. It was a several minute walk to the downtown area where all of the places to shop and eat were located.
Carlene (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very comfortable and cozy. Nice location in neighborhood, felt safe, breakfast was great
Didn't have a selection of wine at the bar
Jennifer (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was located perfectly close to town. The food was amazing! The staff was very helpful.
Roberto (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This was our first stop on our vacation in Ireland. The staff were amazingly accommodating and the room was clean.
The room was a little small, but we knew that when we booked. Even though the room was not very big it was all we needed for our stay.
Arthur (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
clean and comfortable
parking situation
Nicole (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Amazing breakfast and Alana went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of! She was our introduction to Galway and the warmth of the people
Only complaint really was the shower pressure. Impossible to really wash hair as a woman with long thick hair
Cassidy (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was nice, location was great and the breakfast was delicious!
Haylea (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The bar was good!
When I read about this place it said the bar was connected but my accommodations ended up being a few blocks away which was slightly annoying. Bedroom window barely opened & no fan was provided so sleeping was very uncomfortable. & when I arrived both the front door & my room were ajar so I didn’t realize until 12 am that my key card wasn’t actually working lol not the best feeling being a solo traveler in a new country. I got lucky that there were still a few people outside of the bar that new the managers & called them for me or else I would have been completely alone & probably would have had to call the police.
Jacqueline (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Convenient to walking to center of Galway, restaurant on site very good, reasonable, and convenient. Breakfast included with stay was very good. Manager was very helpful in getting us situated and allowed some freedom in parking.
Easy to miss the turn into the back parking area.
DUNNE (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Free parking available. Room was small, but had everything needed for a one night stay. Close to Galway sites. An excellent cooked to order breakfast was included.
Janet (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Staff was fantastic and took care of all questions and any issues that arose. Only an 8 minute walk to town. The Sliding Rock Pub was lively with live music in the evenings. Breakfast way yummy. The shower water pressure was excellent.
Our room was pretty small but was brand new!
Eileen (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Bedroom and bathroom small but super well equipped and modern/clean. We stayed in the new guesthouse a minute walk from the actual Sliding Rock Inn. Staff were great at at the pub, very friendly.
Absolutely no sound proofing...we could hear the next door peoples conversations and when the people in then next room arrived in at 2am we were awake "with them" for an hour!! Really disappointing as everything else was excellent.
Sava (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Rooms were small but clean. Breakfast was very good.
Extremely tight quarters. Can also be noisy as there is a bar in first floor.
susan (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Left too early for breakfast to be served. Dinner was very good the night b4.
There was NO cold water in shower so we were scalded. Room/bathroom was so small 2 of us could barely move around. They didn’t give us a WiFi password so didn’t have. I made reservations months ahead of time. I think they gave us a reserve room. There was one small parking space left & tight. Afraid rental car would get hit. Should have had spaces separate for overniters.
Jenna (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Comfortable space to stay
Didn’t realize it was on top of the restaurant so checking in was a bit confusing, but the staff was super helpful!
Rachel (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location, spacious room, convenient parking
Liam (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
We stayed in guesthouse, two minutes walk from Sliding Rock, the property of Sliding Rock.
It was very good, good beds , great shower area.
The breakfast was great.
It is near city area.
Staff were excellent. Asked for early check and got it.
The noise from traffic, but it quietened at night.
brandon (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staying above an Irish pub is about as noisy as you think but the room was cozy and we slept well once the bar closed. The breakfast was included and I’d highly recommend it! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the city shops are easily walkable!
The parking is pretty tight and there are not enough spots for everyone staying there. The bathrooms are also quite small and the water pressure for the shower was basically nonexistent and had trouble staying hot.
CLAUDIA (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room was not over the pub but a free standing building very close. Our room was large with a king bed and plenty of space for 2
Not a thing
Hoban (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Clean rooms, rooms were recently renovated, all freshly painted and new bathroom appliances. Coffee machine in rooms. My husband enjoyed his breakfast. Staff was very helpful. Location was right across from the hospital. Bus stops nearby for going into city centre. Dinner in bar was or tasty.
Rooms very small, had interrupted sleep due to heavy fire doors banging shut at all hours. Did not stay in bar itself, was directed to a building one minute away. In the morning when we were going back to the bar for breakfast, the front door was locked. We knocked but no answer, were knocking for a good while in the rain. Did not like the new vegetarian breakfast, the old vegetarian breakfast was delicious.
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Area information
- Galway Airport - 1.34 mi
- Connemara Regional - 17.01 mi
- Inisheer - 23.70 mi
- Inishmaan - 24.53 mi
- Inishmore Aerodrome - 27.09 mi
- University College Hospital Galway - 536 f
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 3.26 mi
- Bold Art Gallery - 0.55 mi
- Galway Railway Station - 0.67 mi
- Ballyglunin Station - 15.87 mi
- Dunsandle Station - 19.06 mi
- National University of Galway - 0.21 mi
- Galway Cathedral - 0.25 mi
- IT Building NUIG - 0.37 mi
- St. Nicholas Collegiate Church - 0.45 mi
- Oghery Castle - 9.06 mi
- Derrydonnell Castle - 10.07 mi
- Dunguaire Castle - 10.67 mi
- Glenslende Castle - 15.57 mi
- Riverview Castle - 16.86 mi
- Taragh Castle - 18.39 mi
- Carbally Castle - 19.87 mi
- Ashford Castle - 20.07 mi
- Sports Field Westside Galway - 0.62 mi
- Laurel Park playing fields - 0.64 mi
- Galway Greyhound Stadium - 1.05 mi
- Galway Shopping Center - 0.72 mi
- Bushy Park - 1.69 mi
- Galway Golf Club - 1.74 mi
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course - 1.77 mi
- Rosshill Par 3 Golf Course - 2.87 mi
- Bearna Golf And Country Club - 4.81 mi
- Athenry Golf Club - 5.65 mi
- Galway Bay Golf And Country Club - 5.65 mi
- Oughterard Golf Club - 15.05 mi
- Royal County Down Golf Course - 16.63 mi
- Gort Golf Club - 17.87 mi
- Ardacong Golf Club - 18.67 mi
- Tuam Golf Club - 18.67 mi
- Ashford Castle Golf Club - 20.37 mi
- Galway Bay - 4.99 mi
- NUIG - 770 f
- Eyre Square - 0.63 mi
- Galway Harbour - 0.84 mi
- Salthill - 1.27 mi
- Dangan Sportsgrounds - 1.34 mi
- Royal Tara China Visitor Centre - 1.62 mi
- Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 1.78 mi
- Galway Mayo IT - 2.01 mi
- Barna GAA Pitch - 4.15 mi
- Spiddal - 9.16 mi
- Bell Harbour - 10.39 mi
- Aillwee Cave - 13.20 mi
- Attymon Junction - 18.66 mi
- Doolin Cave - 19.95 mi
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The Sliding Rock Inn
37 Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland