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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Classic Double Room, Sea View | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $226
$199 nightly
$226 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Salthill Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ladies Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

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

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

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Galway (Attithomasrevagh), Galway Bay Hotel is steps from Galway Bay and a 3-minute drive from Quay Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Eyre Square and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Salthill Promenade.

What's nearby

  • Salthill Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ladies Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leisureland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Atlantaquaria - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pearse Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 153 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Galway Bay Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Phone
  • 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

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

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fab amenities, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great variety at breakfast, clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muirne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was so lovely. The staff were amazing the property was beautiful and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where unbelievable, hotel was in a beautiful spot, hotel had so many amenities. We had a brilliant stay, cant wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and staff were excelent. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, staff was great, helpful, lovely breakfasts, dinner in restaurant in hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a very pleasant 2 nights stay, the staff were excellent, friendly and helpful start to finish and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, very well kept , great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accommodation was perfect. Clean, warm and great staff. Dining room staff were very attentive. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here! We would recommend this place to anyone coming to Galway :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Seán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was a very good size Very clean Good size bathroom and shower Breakfast was good, excellent selection Staff were pleasant and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great Stay

Really comfortable and accomodatng hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel on the sea front in Salthill. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Great location. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Georgianna

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rooms are outdated and the furniture is in need of replacement and update. Outside of the room the facility is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kwok Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice area by the sea pretty quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, very clean, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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