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Galway Bay Hotel

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Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
On the beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Gym

Overview of Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
8.6/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationLeisureland3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaesar's Palace10 min walk
  • Popular LocationPearse Stadium12 min walk
  • AirportGalway (GWY)28 min drive

Room options

About this area

Galway

Located in Galway, Galway Bay Hotel is on the beach. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 3 min walk
  • National Aquarium of Galway - 9 min walk
  • Caesar's Palace - 10 min walk
  • Galway Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Pearse Stadium - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Murrays Coffee House - 3 min drive
  • The Creamery - 6 min walk
  • Oslo - 8 min walk
  • O'Connor's Famous Pub - 10 min walk
  • Samyo - 9 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

4-star family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a cafe and a garden at Galway Bay Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial or thalassotherapy at Cuan Beauty, the on-site spa. Aerobics classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a hair salon, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
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 a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and beach locale
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. Guest reviews speak positively of the size rooms at the property.
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, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Safety measures

Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 12.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Aerobics classes
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving features in guest rooms
  • In-room massage
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
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

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

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 6 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on 11 Jun 2023 start from €195.0, 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 is from 4:00 PM - anytime.

What time is check-out at Galway Bay Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Galway Bay Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Galway hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ladies Beach and Leisureland. Claudes Casino and National Aquarium of Galway are also within 10 minutes.

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 52%
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 33%
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 10%
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 3%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 2%

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful traditional hotel with the ocean across the street. Staff could not have been more helpful. Located a short walk to town so you can easily visit the local sea-side community.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cristopher

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Galway bay heaven...
This was a lovely stay and the weather was clear so Galway Bay looked gorgeous. The staff were lovely. Parking was good and the paths were gritted around the hotel - important with the frost. I thought the main restaurant was a bit dated in decor and everyone was trying to sit near a window for the view - however, the breakfast was super and food seems to be good. I went out to Salthill for restaurants - the Galleon had really nice seafood - and the cinema all within 10 minutes walk, plus Leisureland is nextdoor and plenty of city buses outside the hotel. The City is only 30 minutes walk along the seafront as well. Unfortunately the windows were all in need of a good clean, but otherwise I had a very pleasant stay and the room was really comfortable and clean inside. The swimming pool was small enough but very well kept and clean and had a sauna but not a steam room. But very pleasant stay all round. Definitel would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to stay here!
What can i say. Superb. The hotel and staff are the best. Always willing to help when its needed. The room in which i slept is ideal for disabled guests or anyone with mobility issues. The beds are very comfortable. I stayed in a corner room it does face the back however the side windows give you beautiful views of trees and the see. I was amazed by my room. I hope to stay again.
Side view from bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location of property is amazing. Staff is friendly and very good at the duties . But the property itself is very dated and in need of a serious upgrade. Felt like I was in a nursing home. And for the money they charge definitely not worth it