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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Quay Street

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On the beach
Garden
Property grounds
Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Attithomasrevagh hotel, you'll be steps from Ladies Beach and Leisureland. Salthill Promenade and Claudes Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪ground & co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Tart Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Quay Street
Galway Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A children's pool, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Galway Bay Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Galway Bay Hotel offers 153 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Cuan Beauty. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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$172 nightly
The price is $195
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

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)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to the airport?

Galway Bay Hotel is 56.5 mi (80-min drive) away from the Knock (NOC-Ireland West) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Galway Bay Hotel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on Oct 23, 2025 start from $138.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galway Bay Hotel.

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galway Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Galway Bay Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Claudes Casino (7-min walk) and Caesar's Palace (10-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Galway Bay Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Galway Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a pool?

Galway Bay Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cuan Beauty, where you can enjoy body treatments, body wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to downtown Galway?

Galway Bay Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Galway.

Reviews

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laara, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

The best choice for a hotel.

The hotel is beautiful, the staff was so accomadating. The hotel was very clean. George, the gentleman who works in the bar was amazing. We love the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location across the road from the beach and nice room. However in summer we found the room to be very hot overnight which significantly impacted our sleep and although there was a small fan it didn't help much as just circulated hot air. Some proper aircon would be expected for a 4 star hotel. We also found the pillows to be a bit uncomfortable as they were too flat and also some long black hairs not belonging to us in the bathroom. The shower curtain over the bath was also the kind you couldn't stop from wrapping around you while showering and fell off too (hopefully this is changed or cleaned in between guests). Overall a nice room in a nice location with a good selection of bar/restaurant food. But just a few small touches that could be improved on at this price point as it is 4 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
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

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations and very pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Staff were really exceptional and friendly also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Loved Salthill. Nice boardwalk on the beach and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

paul

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

8/10 Good

NAKINA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet. Beautiful view from the veranda. Easy to walk into town. A nice variety of food offerings and helpful front desk staff. They do a lot of weddings which makes the vibe a bit odd at times with guests seemingly being put off by beachgoers while they're in their wedding outfits and it closes the veranda to guests for weddings. It is a large part of their business but an alternative location for guests to enjoy during weddings would be a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Heart of Galway

Wonderful place to stay nice amenities in room bottle of wine and waters and chocolates. Nice breakfast and plenty of places to meet up with friends for coffee or drinks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fancy, nice staff. Expensive for what it was. Pay for the view I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beds, super soft. Lovily touches like bottle of wine and chocolates in room and water. I loved the luxury of room and the view onto the beach was stunning. Having the fab weather made it even extra special
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel overlooking the sea. Good food, and pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Galway, plenty of dining options, lovely beach and promenade across the road
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025