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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.
Interior
Front of property
Restaurant
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Salthill Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pearse Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with a view, a seating area with chairs, and a table with a vase and a bag.

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Attithomasrevagh, Galway Bay Hotel is adjacent to Galway Bay with other popular attractions like Eyre Square within a within a few miles (5 km). This 153-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Salthill Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leisureland - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caesar's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galway Atlantaquaria - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pearse Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Guests of Galway Bay Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace.
43-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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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 transportation

  • 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Are free cancellation options available at Galway Bay Hotel?

Galway Bay Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on Jul 26, 2026 start from $202, 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.

What can I see around Galway Bay Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Attithomasrevagh, just steps from Galway Bay and Leisureland, and within a short walk of Galway Atlantaquaria. You'll also find Quay Street and Eyre Square within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Galway Bay Hotel?

Cuan Beauty is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, thalassotherapy, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Galway Bay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Galway Bay Hotel good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Galway Bay Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Galway Bay Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Galway Bay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Galway Bay Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Galway Bay Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Galway Bay Hotel.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Galway Bay Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fab amenities, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Muirne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was so lovely. The staff were amazing the property was beautiful and the food was delicious. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and staff were excelent. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, very well kept , great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here! We would recommend this place to anyone coming to Galway :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic hotel. We really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

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