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The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Galway City, Galway City
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4

Summary:

This exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Spanish Arch, Galway, is a true gem. With its modern amenities, stylish design, and prime location, it offers a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle in one of Galway's most desirable neighborhoods.



If you are looking for parking options, please contact us in advance as we have special offers available.



Staying more than 7 days? Contact us to receive a special offer on your booking.



The Space:

Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning property your new home. Situated in the coveted Spanish Arch area of Galway, this apartment offers the best of city living. You'll be just a short stroll away from a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, and cultural attractions. The vibrant city centre and the scenic waterfront are both within easy reach, providing endless opportunities for leisure and entertainment.



The apartment features two beautifully designed bedrooms, each thoughtfully furnished to provide maximum comfort and convenience. The spacious master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, perfect for a restful night's sleep. The room is filled with natural light from the dual aspect windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. A double wardrobe offers ample storage space, while a vanity mirror adds a touch of elegance. The master bedroom also includes an ensuite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. This modern bathroom features a sleek step-in shower and contemporary marble-effect tiling, ensuring a spa-like experience every day. The second bedroom is cosy and stylish, featuring a comfortable double bed and fitted wardrobes to keep your belongings neatly organized. The single window allows natural light to filter in, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Both bathrooms in this apartment are designed with modern aesthetics and functionality in mind. The main bathroom is equally impressive, with a large step-in shower and a vanity mirror. With its contemporary design and high-quality finishes, this space offers a luxurious setting to start and end your day.



The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is the heart of this home, offering a spacious and versatile space for relaxation, dining, and entertaining. The living area is tastefully furnished with two velour sofas, providing a comfortable and stylish seating arrangement. A large smart TV is perfect for movie nights and entertainment, while the abundant natural light from the windows creates a bright and welcoming environment. The dining area comfortably seats six people, making it ideal for family meals or dinner parties with friends. The elegant dining table and chairs are designed to complement the overall aesthetic of the apartment. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals. It includes a small fridge, oven, hob, microwave, and a coffee machine. The sleek design and high-quality appliances make cooking a pleasure. Step out onto the small Juliet-style balcony and take in the stunning views of the River Corrib. This charming outdoor space is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or simply soaking up the beauty of your surroundings. One of the standout features of this apartment is the abundance of natural light that floods the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. The large windows not only provide beautiful views of the River Corrib but also enhance the overall sense of space and tranquillity.



We look forward to welcoming you and making your stay unforgettable.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to all areas of the home except for a few locked closets, which we kindly ask you to respect.



Interaction with Guests:

All messages are handled directly through the platform, so you’ll be fully supported throughout your stay. For urgent situations—such as a lockout or trouble with directions—a mobile number will also be available.


Important to Note:
Please be aware that refunds following a cancellation may be subject to associated banking or payment processing fees.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Steps from Quay Street and Galway City Museum
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Galway apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

1. To guarantee compliance with current regulations on public safety, this establishment requires online check-in through its own channel, which ma...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.

Property is also known as

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The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, accommodations were very nice, clean, well stocked, and host was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication, clean, and good location to access area of interest to tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krystin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place has a great location but a little hard to find. It is located above a restaurant. Parking is not next to property and you need to pay at another garage with a 5 minute walk. It had coffee for first day only. It took a while to get a response to questions . Loved the view and living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison B.

It was centrally located, but noisy at night. There were some issues with the washer/dryer, the toilet and the parking was not communicated well. The furnishings were clean, but cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great location, close to everything in Latin quarter! Very clean, very communicative staff. Dryer didn’t work so the offered to pick up our laundry for us and return after it had been cleaned. Beautiful condo overlooking the Spanish arch. We had easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The flat was as advertised. Clean, efficient, and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, very clean

Very clean and modern. Perfect location. Everything was great, would highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil B., 07901

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay at the Spanish Arch

very close to all - incredibly clean apartment. I’d stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene S., Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place, incredible view.

This place was in the heart of Galway. Shops, restaurants, and pubs were within short walking distance. This place is first class, our best rental while touring Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

This rental is located in the heart of Galway- we couldn't have asked for a better location for exploring the city. That being said, revelers on the street were quite loud well into sleeping hours. Not great for our kids' sleep. Pack ear plugs and a white noise machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We loved the convenience and vibe of this spot. It was comfortable and really lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not bad once you can get in

We booked this place because of it's location and it said it had a king size bed. The location was good but the bed was not king size as stated. The worst part of this stay was that we had not received our check-in instructions by the check-in time of 4pm and the company was not responding to my messages. I then called the VRBO customer service number and they weren't able to reach the property management company either. We were in the process of getting a refund when the check-in instructions were finally sent at 6:15pm. You can imagine the stress this caused us not knowing where we would be staying. I would not rent from Apex Accommodation Services, Ltd ever again after this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Laurie B., Windsor, Connecticut USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

As presented. Clean, safe area with incredible views. Beds were very comfortable and everything in the apartment was modern and pristine. Easy walk from train station. Centrally located. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galway at it's finest

The property overlooked the parade at the Spanish Arch overlooking the Carribe River. Beautiful location, very convenient to everything. I would recommend this property. Bright, airy, clean. Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Our apartment had, as stated, a Romeo & Juliet balcony facing the water. The apartment was nice although trying to find it using car navigation is problematic as when you arrive using the street adress, it is really on the other side of a building to the right of a Chinese/Thai restaurant. There is an outside gate with keypad and another lockbox with the keys to the building door and apartment door. Be sure and watch your email before arriving for the details. Apartment was as promised. The location is very good as you are about 1 block from a grocery and 2 - 3 blocks from the Spanish Quarter entertainment area (plenty of pubs, music, restaurants, bars, shopping, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galway

Great location and apartment, which I would recommend to visitors to Galway. very clean and good facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken C., Brantford

Liked: Cleanliness

Mostly awesome

The stay was very enjoyable for the most part. The good: 1. Cleanliness 2. Location 3. “Escape room” entrance (Note: for key pick up, etc. , follow the instructions!) 4. Laundry facilities were good 5. Kitchen utensils/glassware excellent 6. Shower pressure very good 7. Local market right below our rooms! 8. Open kitchen/dining/lounge area was great 9. Romeo/Juliette balcony 10. Security Not so good: 1. En suite sink was plugged - took 2 nights for it to be useable! 2. Logistics of sharing only 1set of keys (!?) between 2 couples, made throwing them from our balcony to the roommates, was crazy and unnecessary. Eg. if you were going in early and left the key in the entrance lockbox for your roommates to use later, you couldn’t because you couldn’t get yourself in once the keys were locked up…! A second set of keys is a critical shortcoming of this VRBO. 3. Clothes dryer very finicky. Rooms are quite hot (with not heater turned on. Had to leave windows open for air. Rain came/wind blew continually in the windows/balcony. All in all, would stay here again. 8.5/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Galway Stay

An absolutely wonderful place to call home during any visit to Galway. Will be my go-to on all return visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location

Apartment was great. Kitchen well stocked. Great location in city center! You will need to park first then unload. Info that may be helpful- we stayed in July, Thursday-Sunday and the Spanish arch area below the apartment was extremely busy and loud. People late into the night and 6:00 am workers and machines with noisy birds all the time! We were a group of 4 older adults. We still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding location

The apartment has a beautiful view. It’s close to the Spanish Arch which is located near Shop Street, the quay, coastal walk and river walk. Lots of restaurants and cafes in easy walking distance. Communication with the host company was excellent. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again in f we come to Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galway in June

We had an amazing time in Galway and this rental was a big part of it. The apartment is very beautiful, spacious, modern and extremely clean. The location is terrific: we walked from the train station and were a super quick walk to everything we wanted to do. The Latin quarter is literally across the street. Our hosts were quick to respond to questions and check in/out was easy. We loved our stay and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

May in Galway

The location was excellent. We were right in town next to the water at the base of the Latin Quarter. We walked to dinner each night. The Cliffs of Moher were 1 hour and 30 minutes away. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Great property, loud construction noise starting at 5:30am was unfortunate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Close to every thing Nice beds and bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday Trip

The view was amazing and the place had everything we needed. It is a great location too. The only issue was trying to get the keys out of the lockbox in the pouring rain … and the first shower was a little cold . But if you read all the information they provide everything is explained. Would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024