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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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On the beach
Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Property grounds
Garden
This upscale hotel along Galway Bay offers a peaceful retreat with stunning rooftop views and tranquil garden paths. Enjoy Cuan Beauty spa treatments, fitness classes, a children's pool, and free WiFi. Attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View | View from room

Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Galway - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 13 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Quay Street
At Galway Bay Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial, or a body treatment at Cuan Beauty, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Galway Bay Hotel
Hotel Galway Bay
Galway Bay Hotel Hotel
Galway Bay Hotel Galway
Galway Bay Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Galway Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Galway Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Bay Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Galway Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galway Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located on the beach, just steps from Ladies Beach and Leisureland. National Aquarium of Galway and Salthill Promenade are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Galway beachfront. Top notch breakfast and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach view from the terrace and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our room had a great view. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic hotel. We really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property Great view of the Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect - right across the street from the water. The view from the hotel can't be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and friendly and professional. Our view of Galway Bay was spectacular. We loved the long promenade across thebl street from us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding service from all staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great quality of hotel and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean and very friendly staff. Multiple restaurants to choose from onsite. Walkable into Galways Latin area in around 40 minutes. Bus stops right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location right along the water. Friendly staff. Could use air conditioning and more modern outlets to plug phones in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a FANTASTIC property in a great area with pubs, restaurants, and the SEA! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff across the piece pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Galway Bay Hotel, beautiful inside, very nice restaurants , beautiful sunroom looking out at the ocean. The Promenade is just out the front door. We took a wonderful sunrise stroll and enjoyed the view. A short walk of about 25 minutes to Quay st.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have been nice if they advertised the gym and pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort like hotel. Fun Activities during the week. Beautiful ocean views. Comfortable large rooms. Good dining. Overall our favourite hotel of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the staff on arrival were pleasant. We did send some washing off to be cleaned and was assured it would be back before we checked out. Unfortunately the hotel had to forward our cloths to home address.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and lovely stay. Great location neat downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, with good facilities and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great service, friendly staff. Unfortunately, the food in the restaurant is terrible, and the service was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the water, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms, but they need ice buckets!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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