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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers can soak in spectacular Galway Bay views from the rooftop or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Cuan Beauty for a perfect escape

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This upscale hotel along Galway Bay offers a peaceful retreat with stunning rooftop views and tranquil garden paths. Enjoy Cuan Beauty spa treatments, fitness classes, a children's pool, and free WiFi. Attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is €136
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, Galway Bay Hotel is in Attithomasrevagh, a neighbourhood in Galway. Quay Street and Shop Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Ladies Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Leisureland, or check out an event or a game at Pearse Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Galway travel guide
Map
258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Salthill Promenade
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leisureland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caesar's Palace
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Aquarium of Galway
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pearse Stadium
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    4 min drive
  • The Crane Bar
    3 min drive
  • Ristorante DaRoberta
    9 min walk
  • Murrays Coffee House
    3 min drive
  • Synge & Byrne
    5 min drive

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Quay Street
At Galway Bay Hotel, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial or thalassotherapy at Cuan Beauty, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 films

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 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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on 12 Apr 2026 start from €136, including 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.

Is Galway Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Galway Bay Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Bay Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Galway Bay Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galway Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located on the beach, just steps away from Ladies Beach and Leisureland. National Aquarium of Galway and Salthill Promenade are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maeve

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach view from the terrace and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
V helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our room had a great view. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property Great view of the Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect - right across the street from the water. The view from the hotel can't be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great quality of hotel and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neely

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a FANTASTIC property in a great area with pubs, restaurants, and the SEA! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and friendly and professional. Our view of Galway Bay was spectacular. We loved the long promenade across thebl street from us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025