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Connemara Coast Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with indoor pool and family fun

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The Connemara Coast Hotel on Galway Bay offers a peaceful getaway with an indoor pool, sun loungers, fitness classes, spa treatments, and two restaurants serving Irish dishes. Enjoy a welcoming lobby fireplace, free WiFi, and praised breakfast and staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Interior

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Spiddal Road, Galway, Galway, H91

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pearse Stadium - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Eyre Square - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • University of Galway - 21 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 25 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Connemara Coast Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel renovated in 2020 and located near Galway Bay
Located close to Pearse Stadium and University of Galway, Connemara Coast Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and Irish cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 141 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dalys Restaurant
  • The Gallery

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (484 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Connemara Coast
Connemara Coast Furbo
Connemara Coast Hotel
Connemara Coast Hotel Furbo
Connemara Hotel
Hotel Connemara Coast
Connemara Coast Galway
Connemara Coast Hotel Ireland/Furbo, County Galway
Connemara Coast Hotel Hotel
Connemara Coast Hotel Galway
Connemara Coast Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does Connemara Coast Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Connemara Coast Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Connemara Coast Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Connemara Coast Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Connemara Coast Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located on the waterfront, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Galway Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pearse Stadium and Eyre Square. Galway Cathedral and University of Galway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Connemara Coast Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel! Nice and close to the beach and tasty full breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Georgeous views, friendly staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and the views are gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd stay at this hotel. I find it fantastic, staff are extremely attentive, rooms are lovely, beds are so comfortable.Breakfast is outstanding. I am looking forward to booking again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet had a lot of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay at the hotel staff great, restaurant good food, facilites at leisure centre v good. Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay Lovely food and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Beautiful view and nice clean place to stay. We would stay here again. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location. Fantastic breakfast. Wonderful building. Would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful. The menu was a little formal in the “bar and snack” area. But overall a lovely experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't there long so can't say much about it but it was very pleasant and comfortable right on the beach. The Irish breakfast was outstanding and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Great place to stay would be happy to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and lovely hotel. The staff throughout the stay were so friendly. The breakfast was fab and would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The menu was varied, the food was delicious and reasonably priced. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, however the wifi service was very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful especially Ciarán who was working in the restaurant at breakfast. He was the only member of staff who spoke Irish to us during our stay. As a gaeltach area ,i was delighted to meet someone who used Gaeilge in their workplace. Maith thú, a Chiaráin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Wild Wild West !

5 day break on the wild west coast of Ireland, beautiful scenery and a very warm Irish welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for the Saturday night of June Bank Holiday 2025. Beautiful clean hotel. Kind and friendly staff. Enjoyable entertainment. Lovely food. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sunshine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful View

Nice hotel but no elevators and had to go up and down stairs with heavy luggage.We enjoyed the breakfast that was included. Nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quality hotel and better than most hotels in

Great hotel with lovely outlook over the sea, 2nd visit here and just as good as the first
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelt location, great service and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Sausages in a hotel

Gorgeous reception area. Fantastic location and views. Lovely breakfast area and the buffet breakfast was very good especially the sausages. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very used hotel. Restaurant not great. Needs some updates for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful relaxing time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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