Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Galway Bay Hotel offers 153 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 daily.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Galway Bay Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ladies Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to thalassotherapy, massages, or body wraps at Cuan Beauty
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and fitness classes
  • Steps from Ladies Beach and Salthill Promenade
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 center. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Galway Bay Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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 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

  • 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 at the property

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: 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Galway Bay Hotel, beautiful inside, very nice restaurants , beautiful sunroom looking out at the ocean. The Promenade is just out the front door. We took a wonderful sunrise stroll and enjoyed the view. A short walk of about 25 minutes to Quay st.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff across the piece pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect - right across the street from the water. The view from the hotel can't be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

neely

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

We will be back again!

This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it! The staff is great, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean and very friendly staff. Multiple restaurants to choose from onsite. Walkable into Galways Latin area in around 40 minutes. Bus stops right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the heart of this hotel, always smiling and yet professional. Our sea facing room was lovely and was well serviced. Linens were clean and of good quality. Another armchair would have been a welcome addition. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The menu items were very rich for me, but my dietry needs were met well by the kitchen staff. Places to sit and relax were comfortable, but very often full up so we didn't get to experience those. An easyvwalk into Galway town for those that can do that, there's a bus stop outside the hotel or taxis are available. What would have improved our experience was a toilet brush and more thorough cleaning of the toilet, limescale seems to be a problem and another armchair in the room. Both the Restaurant and the Bistro are good places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Fabulous place to stay

Large comfortable rooms, great location, lovely facilities including gym, pool and sauna as well as free guest activities like wine tasting and cocktail mixing demo. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

If you need a great hotel on the Prom…

Galway Bay Hotel was a delightful and charming stay, complete with convenience, extremely friendly service, and a great eco-conscious approach to hospitality. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

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

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location right along the water. Friendly staff. Could use air conditioning and more modern outlets to plug phones in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Jacksonville

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Oakville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mairéad

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the water, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms, but they need ice buckets!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very friendly but this is an old hotel with no air conditioning in our room. It needed ventilation - the towels could not even be dried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here! Rooms are great and you are on the water! We enjoyed the room, views of the bay from the room, and being just across the street from the promenade. Our kids jumped off the dive board which was a highlight of their trip to Galway! We loved the hotel, enjoyed drinks in the sunroom looking at the bay, and the Irish breakfast is fantastic. We took the bus into town and back which was cheap and easy - we were happy we chose to stay in Salthill rather than near the bars/shops. The hotel pool and bar are great too - we wish we had more time here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort like hotel. Fun Activities during the week. Beautiful ocean views. Comfortable large rooms. Good dining. Overall our favourite hotel of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025