Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Galway beachfront hotel with spa and restaurant

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Galway Bay Hotel

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Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
On the beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Gym

Overview of Galway Bay Hotel

8.6

Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free WiFi
Map
258 R336, The Promenade Salthill, Galway, Galway
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

Double Room Single Use

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach
  • Quay Street - 3 min drive
  • National University of Ireland-Galway - 4 min drive
  • University Hospital Galway - 5 min drive
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 80 min drive
  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Athenry Station - 22 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Ardilaun Bistro - 4 min drive
  • The Pool House Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Beach Hut - 4 min walk
  • Oslo - 8 min walk
  • The Creamery - 6 min walk

About this property

Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Galway, putting you near activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, and water skiing. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and thalassotherapy. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A rooftop terrace, a health club, and a fitness center are other highlights at this upscale hotel.

Languages

English, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Electric car charging station
Energy-saving switches
Comprehensive food waste policy
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
This information is provided by our partners.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Safety measures

Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 153 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Children's club*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35 per night
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; reservations are required for some onsite facilities.

Contactless check-in is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global).

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Galway Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Galway Bay Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Galway Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Galway Bay Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Galway Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Galway Bay Hotel?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Galway Bay Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Claudes Casino (7-min walk) and Caesar's Palace (10-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Galway Bay Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, sailing, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes aerobics. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Galway Bay Hotel also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Galway Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Galway Bay Hotel like?
Galway Bay Hotel is on Ladies Beach, a short 3-minute walk from Leisureland and 10 minutes' walk from Caesar's Palace.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Dorothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fergal, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jane M, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

LIOna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DAVID, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little stopover.
Little one night stopover. Everything just worked well. Nice little spa and a great breakfast. Damien, our breakfast waiter was a star.
Mike, 1-night trip
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