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Galway Bay Hotel

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 864
SAR 980 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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 travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub at Cuan Beauty, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 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/bellhop, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 movies

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 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galway Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located on the beach, just steps 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. 565 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 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

Rishi

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

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

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Disliked: Staff & service
Rather old fashioned hotel in good location, we were only there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and lovely stay. Great location neat downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel overlooking the sea. Good food, and pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay!

Lovely hotel. Lovely staff. Lovely views. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Erna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay with family

Great location, for budgeted stay. Clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Time Capsule with great access to the promenade

Great location near the ocean and promenade. Seems like an old school family resort from back in the day.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beds, super soft. Lovily touches like bottle of wine and chocolates in room and water. I loved the luxury of room and the view onto the beach was stunning. Having the fab weather made it even extra special
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

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

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 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

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