Galway Bay Hotel

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with spa, near Quay Street

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Galway Bay Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Quay Street. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is $149
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Why we love this property

Seaside adventure awaits
Sailing and scuba diving await at this beachfront hotel. Thrills continue with nearby water skiing and windsurfing options.
Work and beach bliss
Beachfront hotel boasts a business center and in-room desks for productivity. After hours, indulge in spa treatments or unwind at the bar.
Culinary delights galore
The hotel's restaurant, cafe, and bar offer delicious options. Full breakfast includes vegetarian and vegan choices for all dining preferences.

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Double Room Single Use

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Salthill Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leisureland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caesar's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Atlantaquaria - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 80 min drive
  • Galway Station - 13 min drive
  • Athenry Station - 22 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kai Cafe + Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pool House Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

  • Galway Bay Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Quay Street. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 153 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Blackrock Wellness. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Hospitality Certified. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property class

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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Galway Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Galway Bay Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Galway Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Claudes Casino (7-min walk) and Caesar's Palace (10-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Galway Bay Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, sailing, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Galway Bay Hotel also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Galway Bay Hotel like?

Galway Bay Hotel is located near Ladies Beach in Attithomasrevagh, a short 2-minute walk from Galway Bay and 3 minutes' walk from Leisureland.

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Reviews

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a great variety of options, including a buffet and menu choices, and was enjoyed by many guests. (62 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food, with many guests praising the quality and variety of meals, including a vegan/vegetarian option. (42 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, plentiful, and often free, making it a convenient option for guests. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great breakfast, restaurant and bistro were very good, would certainly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

A grand hotel from the past that hold up well in the present. Clean rooms, good breakfasts and great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is amazing! In a lovely location along the Salthill Promenade, where you can walk into Galway or a short car drive. The rooms were lovely and clean and room service was there every morning. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would fully recommend this hotel to anyone visiting.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and comfortable
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel,nice breakfast, great location, friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff throughout. Lovely hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonder place on the sea! Lovely views and great breakfast. Terrific east parking on site. Would stay here again!
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our first visit and we would thoroughly recommend the Galway Bay hotel. It exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly and professional and the atmosphere was welcoming. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast and meals in the restaurant were delicious and for myself the fact they had a vegan/vegetarian menu was wonderful. They have various complimentary activities which include wine tasting and paint and prosseco which is a lovely touch. The location is right across from the promenade where you can sit looking out to sea or go for a stroll. Can't wait to go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything in the room and hotel was spotless, all staff were very friendly and helpful, parking easy and convenient. The breakfast was nice, especially with a view of the prom. About half an hour walk from the city centre but it's a lovely walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy and free parking smart and professional staff and an excellent breakfast Thank you Galway bay hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, fab amenities, great location
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, and a clean room, but the property as a whole is showing its age. The breakfast was a letdown—it felt reheated rather than freshly made. Fine for a quick overnight stay, but foodies should look elsewhere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great variety at breakfast, clean and comfortable hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely ocean facing room with lots of space.Bith the room and bathroom were clean if a little old fashioned. Staff in reception were very helpful but found the restaurant( Brasserie) staff a efficient but not particularly warm or welcoming. Location very good for sea front and for transport linksgto town centre.Some good bars and restaurants around- better value than eating in the hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff where unbelievable, hotel was in a beautiful spot, hotel had so many amenities. We had a brilliant stay, cant wait to go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location on salthill. Waterfront is good beach to swim at. No air conditioning in our suite. Parking is tight. Breakfast is traditional Irish.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, staff was great, helpful, lovely breakfasts, dinner in restaurant in hotel
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8/10 Very good

Had a very pleasant 2 nights stay, the staff were excellent, friendly and helpful start to finish and the location was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Food and staff were excelent. .
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for families! Lots of families at breakfast, and using the pool. Breakfast had many options. We also enjoyed afternoon tea and liked that. Location is great, right across from the promenade, and free parking was a huge perk for Galway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, very well kept , great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Really comfortable and accomodatng hotel.