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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.
Restaurant
Front of property
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Salthill Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Atlantaquaria
    ‪9 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
(48 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with a view, a seating area with chairs, and a table with a vase and a bag.

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room, Sea View | View from room

Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Or Twin Room Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Galway Bay Hotel offers 153 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Galway Bay Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galway Bay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body scrubs or massages at Cuan Beauty
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and fitness classes
  • Steps from Galway Bay and a 3-minute drive from 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 centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

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 films

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Galway Bay Hotel Galway
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Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eftychia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. The view from the breakfast restaurant was great since it is across from the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and free parking smart and professional staff and an excellent breakfast Thank you Galway bay hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fab amenities, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really our enjoyed our 3 day relaxing holiday break, couldn’t fault the excellent friendly staff. Food in the restaurants was lovely. Would I recommend? Most certainly. Would I stay here again? Most certainly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and staff were excelent. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, very well kept , great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

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

Tracy

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

Great Stay

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

8/10 Good

Kaori

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