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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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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
On the beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Leisureland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room, Sea View | View from room

Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Salthill Hotel

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids pool
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is AU$238
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Salthill Hotel

About the area

Galway

A family-friendly stay in Galway awaits you at Galway Bay Hotel. Within steps you'll find Ladies Beach and Leisureland. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Cuan Beauty can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with thalassotherapy and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, kids' club and sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Attithomasrevagh hotel include Quay Street and University of Galway.

What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quay Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Galway - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.5 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

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club
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.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

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

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

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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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
Galway Bay Hotel Hotel
Galway Bay Hotel Galway
Galway Bay Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Galway Bay Hotel?

Galway Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$197.58, 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 parking available at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yep, Galway Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Galway Bay Hotel?

Yep, Galway Bay Hotel is on Ladies Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yep, Cuan Beauty is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a pool?

Galway Bay Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at Galway Bay Hotel?

Galway Bay Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Galway Bay Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Galway Bay Hotel.

Is Galway Bay Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Galway Bay Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Galway Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, Galway Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Galway Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Galway Bay Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Galway Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 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

Eoin

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

4/10 Poor

Eimear

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Enda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended for a stay in Galway
Great hotel great location and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast with the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Several restaurants and a bar on site, with live music one night we were there. Gorgeous views, too! Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place. Everyone is very nice and accommodating. Perfect walking distance to many amazing places.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and excellent service.
Staff amazing with children, especially Dave and Ava. Had such a lovely break, my children already asking when can they go back! Old school service with a smile, 10 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay at The Galway Bay hotel, very comfortable and spacious room. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was well stocked and the room was very well laid out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Opeolu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time.
It was amazing, I went to Galway for my nephew’s wedding and the wedding reception was held at the hotel. It was lovely, the food was amazing. We had a lovely time. The hotel was very clean. The staff were friendly and always ready to help. The bedrooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott, Mission Viejo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a nice hotel to stay at while visiting Galway. The staff was very nice, and even surprised us with a bottle of wine and chocolate for our anniversary (very nice touch!). The room was decent. We had a corner room with views of the water. The only problem was that the windows were so dirty, you couldn’t enjoy the view. The shower drain was always extremely slow to drain, so you were sanding in water at the end of the shower. The rest of the room was fine. They had a few dining options, a bistro and a restaurant. We had breakfast included, which was a buffet style at the restaurant. The food was mediocre at best, and probably worth skipping unless you get it included. Again, the staff was very nice and helpful. The location was nice, and away from the busy center of town. However, if you want to be within walking distance of town, I would stay closer. Again, it was a decent hotel that worked out just fine. I would have given it three stars, but the wine and chocolate sunrise in our room pushed it to four stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Marian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was nice, a little tired, but great location and staff were very helpful. Beautiful Oceanside location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel right on the bay! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved that they had a parking lot, very easy to get checked in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The main problem was that the entrance doors to the hotel would not close resulting in the large foyer, where guests mingle, being extremely cold and unpleasent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall is very nice! When we were there, there was a fair going on right outside our window. It wasn’t nearly as noisy as we thought it would be though. The area felt very safe. The breakfast is nice as well. The air conditioning didn’t seem to work which was unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emotional experience
From the moment of arriving to leaving each member of staff was caring thoughtful. Hotel was breathtaking the views of the conerrmara mountains and beach was truly an unforgettable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024