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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with spa

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Restaurant
Interior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Galway

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Attithomasrevagh hotel, you'll be steps from Ladies Beach and Leisureland. Galway Bay and Salthill Promenade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Salthill Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leisureland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caesar's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Atlantaquaria - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pearse Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Synge & Byrne - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with spa
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.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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Property amenities

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)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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: 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 each 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to the airport?

Galway Bay Hotel is 56.5 mi (80-min drive) away from the Knock (NOC-Ireland West) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Hotel on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $267, excluding 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.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galway Bay Hotel.

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Galway Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Galway Bay Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Galway Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Claudes Casino (7-min walk) and Caesar's Palace (10-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Galway Bay Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Galway Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a pool?

Galway Bay Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Galway Bay Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cuan Beauty, where you can enjoy body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Galway Bay Hotel to downtown Galway?

Galway Bay Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Galway.

Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fab amenities, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathriona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Kaori

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

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with sea view, very clean and comfortable. Bathroom very modern and spotless. Only negative was the room was very cold on arrival. We expected the heating to be set on automatic but this wasnt the case. When we switched it on the room heated up nicely. Also, there was only one hand towel and one face cloth provided to share with 2 people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Seán

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and staff were excelent. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
V helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. One of the best hotel breakfasts cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, very well kept , great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall, Croagh

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025