Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Eyre Square

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Salthill Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pearse Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Double Room Single Use

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, Sea View

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

  • Salthill Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leisureland - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caesar's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pearse Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Eyre Square
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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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 Nov 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $110.36, 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 scrubs, body wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to downtown Galway?

Galway Bay Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Galway.

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

neely

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

We will be back again!

This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it! The staff is great, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the heart of this hotel, always smiling and yet professional. Our sea facing room was lovely and was well serviced. Linens were clean and of good quality. Another armchair would have been a welcome addition. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The menu items were very rich for me, but my dietry needs were met well by the kitchen staff. Places to sit and relax were comfortable, but very often full up so we didn't get to experience those. An easyvwalk into Galway town for those that can do that, there's a bus stop outside the hotel or taxis are available. What would have improved our experience was a toilet brush and more thorough cleaning of the toilet, limescale seems to be a problem and another armchair in the room. Both the Restaurant and the Bistro are good places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Fabulous place to stay

Large comfortable rooms, great location, lovely facilities including gym, pool and sauna as well as free guest activities like wine tasting and cocktail mixing demo. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

If you need a great hotel on the Prom…

Galway Bay Hotel was a delightful and charming stay, complete with convenience, extremely friendly service, and a great eco-conscious approach to hospitality. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 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

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Oakville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mairéad

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

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very friendly but this is an old hotel with no air conditioning in our room. It needed ventilation - the towels could not even be dried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here! Rooms are great and you are on the water! We enjoyed the room, views of the bay from the room, and being just across the street from the promenade. Our kids jumped off the dive board which was a highlight of their trip to Galway! We loved the hotel, enjoyed drinks in the sunroom looking at the bay, and the Irish breakfast is fantastic. We took the bus into town and back which was cheap and easy - we were happy we chose to stay in Salthill rather than near the bars/shops. The hotel pool and bar are great too - we wish we had more time here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. We were welcomed in our room to a bottle of wine and chocolates. Nice touch. Car parking a bit tight as there was a wedding on. Not much space for modern cars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

family break

Excellent hotel and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jamie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

Minea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025