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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is €176
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

Room options

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

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Galway - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blackrock Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Da Roberta - ‬9 min walk

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 treatment, a massage or a manicure/pedicure 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)
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and free newspapers
  • 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

Languages

English, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish

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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
  • 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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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 22 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on 30 Jun 2025 start from €176.01, 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 noon.

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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Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Galway, plenty of dining options, lovely beach and promenade across the road
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Loved Salthill. Nice boardwalk on the beach and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly, great location, nice little pub inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with views of the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we would have stayed longer. Great hotel with beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with attentive staff. Easy to walk into Galway and fun to walk along the promenade.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very easy and pleasant check in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fancy, nice staff. Expensive for what it was. Pay for the view I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely place to stay right across from beach. Was within walking distance to the centre of Galway. Wished we stayed longer than 1 night. Would definately stay again. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

It was a very comfortable stay and the staff were friendly and helpful. The bar was great and the breakfasts were very tasty. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura L

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing room & views, good service, and the breakfast was very good! They were amazing with my allergies as well which is always a relief!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after a long day of sightseeing and driving.The hotel is perfectly located across from the promenade and parking is plentiful and easy. The front desk staff was welcoming and the room was lovely. The food was tasty and breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We were only there for one night, but I would recommend a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

NAKINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and quiet. Beautiful view from the veranda. Easy to walk into town. A nice variety of food offerings and helpful front desk staff. They do a lot of weddings which makes the vibe a bit odd at times with guests seemingly being put off by beachgoers while they're in their wedding outfits and it closes the veranda to guests for weddings. It is a large part of their business but an alternative location for guests to enjoy during weddings would be a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Galway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a must stay if your traveling to Galway and needing a place for the week or night. Easy parking, friendly staff, much nicer showers than most I've stayed at across Ireland. Only "small" complaint the TV size was a little disappointing but I was only in for the night on a work trip so didn't affect my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locarion for Pearce stadium
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and easy to walk to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, comfy beds, beach right out front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024