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Top cities in County Galway

A river flowing through a city with historic buildings and a prominent church with a green roof.

Galway

A coastal road winding through grassy hills with a view of the sea and distant land.

Clifden

A historic stone tower by a rocky shoreline with a body of water and a cloudy sky.

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A historic stone castle with a tower, situated by a river with a grassy embankment and trees in the background.

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Our top choices for County Galway beach hotels

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

1. Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

Attithomasrevagh

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

The price is €140

€140

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Galway Bay Hotel

A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.

A bar with red chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

2. Salthill Hotel

Salthill Hotel

4.0 star property

Attithomasrevagh

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,002 reviews)

Step out onto a sandy beach right from this seaside hotel, where direct ocean access meets water sports and coastal dining adventures.

The price is €126

€126

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Salthill Hotel

A pebble beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A grand room with a central fireplace, two sofas facing each other, and a chandelier.

A balcony with two wooden chairs facing a grassy area with a view of a road and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

3. Connemara Coast Hotel

Connemara Coast Hotel

4.0 star property

Galway

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,006 reviews)

The price is €149

€149

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Connemara Coast Hotel

Three individuals standing on a sandy beach with a body of water in the background.

A bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a neon sign listing drinks.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, and a separate bathroom area.

4. The Twelve Hotel

The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property

Freeport

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (789 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(789 reviews)

The price is €152

€152

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

The Twelve Hotel

A beach with a sandy shore and a cityscape in the background.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and string lights.

A reception desk with a neon sign, wooden beams, and a desk lamp.

5. The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property

Salthill

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (561 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(561 reviews)

Sun, sand, and sea breezes await just minutes from this boutique hostel, where Galway's vibrant culture meets coastal charm.

The price is €80

€80

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

The Nest Boutique Hostel

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern chandeliers.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

6. The Galmont

The Galmont

4.0 star property

Galway City Centre

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,016 reviews)

The price is €140

€140

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

The Galmont

A coastal view with large rocks in the foreground and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A dining area with a view of the sea, a table set with wine glasses, plates, and a red table runner.

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a plate of fruit by a railing overlooking a body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

7. Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

3.0 star property

Cappanaveagh

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (281 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(281 reviews)

The price is €650

€650

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

A lobby with a mosaic fountain, tiled walls, and a staircase.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a grill station, and a view of the ocean.

A dining table with a croissant, coffee, and condiments.

A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a chair. There is a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

8. Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

Loughrea

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(646 reviews)

The price is €151

€151

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with a sign reading "SOPHIE'S" and a poster advertising "POWER INVEST IN YOURSELF".

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

9. The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

Galway City Centre

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (870 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(870 reviews)

The price is €134

€134

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

The Dean Galway

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a green wall adorned with plants.

A swimming pool with a person jumping into the water, another person swimming, and a third person in the background.

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

A modern lounge area with sofas, lamps, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

10. The Connacht Hotel

The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

Ballybaan Beg

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

The price is €107

€107

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

The Connacht Hotel

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Top County Galway Hotel Reviews

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, wicker side tables, a sofa, and framed artwork on the walls.

A large white house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by a white fence and a field of tall grass and wildflowers.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a rocky outcrop, and the sea.

Armada House

Miltown Malbay

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful informative and friendly staff, gorgeous room and super breakfast. If in the area visiting the Armada House would be a wonderful base from which to explore west Clare.

Anne Marie

Reviewed February 18, 2024Reviewed February 18, 2024

Armada House

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a restaurant sign.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a vanity.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Really great value and we'll run

Flori

Reviewed July 28, 2026Reviewed July 28, 2026

Menlo Park Hotel

A rocky pier with people sitting and standing, overlooking a beach with scattered rocks and calm water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parking area.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, a dining area with a table set for two, and a large window.

Shoreline Apartments

Salthill

10/10 Excellent

The property is responsive and very accommodating in facilitating to our needs. It’s important for us travelling with a young child. The apartment is well equipped and maintained. The instruction we’ve got for self check in is clear. The location is convenient and has a great view.

LAN

Reviewed April 22, 2024Reviewed April 22, 2024

Shoreline Apartments

A historic building with a prominent tower and a well-maintained lawn.

A rooftop patio with a hot tub, seating area, and a view of the landscape.

A room with a large arched window, a chandelier, and a vintage sofa.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with stained glass.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Kentfield

10/10 Excellent

Overall a great experience,, only disappointment was when I checked out I settled my bill and then another €18.00 was taken from my account It may not seem like much but that incident casts a shadow of doubt on the experience and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be comfortable returning,, it’s a pity but in today’s technology mistakes like that shouldn’t occur

Anonymous traveller

Reviewed September 4, 2019Reviewed September 4, 2019

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

A coastal landscape with clear water, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

A coastal hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a pink light on a wooden deck at dusk.

A wooden cabin with a circular window overlooking a body of water and mountains.

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Ballyconneely

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed our break at Connemara Sands. Rooms were bright and airy, plenty of space. Food was delicious and good choice. Beautiful scenery and beaches.

Anonymous traveller

Reviewed November 8, 2015Reviewed November 8, 2015

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

10/10 Excellent

We had an excellent stay at the Connemara Coast Hotel. I could not fault them on anything. They handled all of the restrictions really well and every single member of staff was friendly and accommodating. Cannot recommend the hotel highly enough and have been telling everyone about it since we left.

Orna

Reviewed July 29, 2021Reviewed July 29, 2021

Connemara Coast Hotel

The Twelve Hotel

Freeport

10/10 Excellent

just a relaxing midweek break, staff very nice and atmosphere really nice in hotel, lovely food.

john

Reviewed October 20, 2017Reviewed October 20, 2017

The Twelve Hotel

A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.

A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.

A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a vanity with a large mirror and glass-topped sink.

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, convenient location

Ann

Reviewed December 24, 2025Reviewed December 24, 2025

Skeffington ArmsHotel

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a second floor, a fireplace with a mantel, and a green armchair.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central buffet table, and large windows with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Boffin Lodge

Westport

10/10 Excellent

A well run B & B with excellent staff. However, the rooms are a little small. Great breakfast served with a smile!

Aiden

Reviewed August 8, 2019Reviewed August 8, 2019

Boffin Lodge

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Salthill

10/10 Excellent

Perfect base

carmel

Reviewed July 19, 2024Reviewed July 19, 2024

The Nest Boutique Hostel

A stone building with a sign reading "the HOUSE hotel".

A bed with a teal headboard, multiple shopping bags, and a pair of sunglasses.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a round ceiling feature, and a seating area with sofas and a table.

A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, dining area, and large windows.

The House Hotel

Galway City Centre

10/10 Excellent

The room was spotless and comfortable and the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Paula

Reviewed January 22, 2026Reviewed January 22, 2026

The House Hotel

A rocky beach with boats in the water and a hill in the background.

A castle-like building with a fountain in the foreground, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.

A castle-like building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved pathway.

A large, historic building with multiple wings, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Clifden

10/10 Excellent

Staying at this hotel was an excellent customer experience. The staff were very attentive and the free champagne certainly helped. It was a special occasion for us and we were upgraded without asking. The gas fire in the room added that extra feeling of comfort. Brian took photos at the dinner tables and presented us with a take-away photo memory. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Deirdre

Reviewed May 6, 2017Reviewed May 6, 2017

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

A pebbled beach with calm water, distant mountains, and a clear sky.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a table with a book.

A conservatory with large windows, a wooden table, and several armchairs with plaid cushions.

A wooden staircase with a lamp and a chair in a warmly lit room.

Renvyle House Hotel & Resort

Renvyle

10/10 Excellent

We had a fantastic time despite the weather....so much to do in and around hotel and locally. Service and food were second to none ...home from home!

Bridget

Reviewed September 3, 2015Reviewed September 3, 2015

Renvyle House Hotel & Resort

A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

The Snug Townhouse

Galway City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location located in the middle of all bars Restaurants and shops. The staff were very friendly. The hotel is very basic but very good for Solo travellers.

Stephen

Reviewed March 23, 2026Reviewed March 23, 2026

The Snug Townhouse

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Beach Hotels in County Galway

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Our top choices for County Galway beach hotels

1. Galway Bay Hotel

2. Salthill Hotel

3. Connemara Coast Hotel

4. The Twelve Hotel

5. The Nest Boutique Hostel

6. The Galmont

7. Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8. Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

9. The Dean Galway

10. The Connacht Hotel

Top County Galway Hotel Reviews

Armada House

10/10 Excellent

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