Galway Bay Hotel

 4 stars
The Promenade, Galway, Ireland, 0  show mapSave
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3.7
out of 5
Very good
Based on  60 reviews
Food is fantastic and the swimming pool is adequate.
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  • Facilities

Overview

Located in 30 minutes’ walk from the center, the four-star Galway Bay Hotel is close to the countless shops, Galway Bay and Salthill seaside area.

Renovated in 2010, this modern hotel combines elegant furnishings and the latest technology.

All 153 rooms provide TVs, wireless internet and Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. Some come with magnificent views over Galway bay.

There is a pleasant café, a cozy bar, a sea view lounge, an à la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and a conservatory.

The business center has a 32-inch LCD TV, video and DVD, flipchart, OHP and screen, free Wi-Fi. Conference and meeting rooms can accommodate up to 500 guests.

The hotel features a 15m swimming pool, well-equipped gym, sauna and a steam room.

Year renovated   2010.  Number of rooms   153.

hotel Galway Bay Hotel Galway location

Located on the promenade in Salthill, near the Galway Town Hall Theatre, City Museum, Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery, Eyre Square. Sandy beach and the sea are located directly in front of the hotel.

Rooms

The hotel provides non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms and facilities for people with disabilities.

Classic rooms include a range of interconnecting bedrooms and wheelchair accessible rooms.

All Superior rooms are with spectacular views of Salthill and Galway Bay.

Four executive suites feature extra living space with sea view.

Baby cots are available and children under three stay free in existing beds.

Dining options

A breakfast buffet is provided every day. For children under one, breakfast is free of charge.

Lobster Pot restaurant offers contemporary Irish and international cuisine. Breakfast is served 7.30am - 10.30am, dinner: 6.30pm - 9.15pm, Sunday lunch: 1pm - 3pm.

Harvest Café serves home-made desserts, an assortment of coffees and teas. Soup, sandwiches and salads can also be found here. Opening hours Sunday - Thursday 11am - 6pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 9pm. Carvery Lunch served 7 days a week from 12.30pm - 2.30pm.

The hotel bar An Scadán Caoċ and sea view lounge offer a wide variety of drinks and light snacks.

Facilities

General
  • Free parking
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Gay friendly
Internet

Hotel modem internet access is available in the hotel rooms
and is free of charge

Guest Parking

Free Private hotel parking is possible on site.

Dining facilities
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • In-room breakfast
Business facilities
  • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Business library
Facilities for people with disabilities
  • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Leisure and relaxation facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
Room facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Ironing facilities
  • Heating

Policies

Check-In

from  2 pm

Check-Out

until  12 pm

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 3 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
  • All children under the age of 2 may stay for free. 
  • All children under the age of 12 may stay at the price of EUR 10.00 per night/person for extra beds. 
  • All children under the age of 16 may stay at the price of EUR 25.00 per night/person for extra beds. 
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 

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Rooms and availability

The hotel provides non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms and facilities for people with disabilities.

Classic rooms include a range of interconnecting bedrooms and wheelchair accessible rooms.

All Superior rooms are with spectacular views of Salthill and Galway Bay.

Four executive suites feature extra living space with sea view.

Baby cots are available and children under three stay free in existing beds.

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Galway Bay Hotel Classic Single Room

Galway Bay Hotel Single Rooms are elegantly designed with plush contemporary décor and interiors. The luxurious and stylish bedrooms boast V1 spring beds that are designed to give a sleep experience unlike any other. Facilities include complimentary Broadband Internet Access, Interactive TV, Tea/coffee making facilities, Trouser press, direct dial Telephone and Hairdryer.

    The Galway Bay Hotel LocationWhat's nearby

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    What's nearby

    Popular areas
    • City Center - 1.7mi
    General
    • Salthill - 600yd
    • Spanish Arch - 1.5mi
    • Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church - 1.6mi
    • Salmon Weir bridge - 1.6mi
    • Galway Cathedral - 1.6mi
    • Letterfrack(Ballinakill) - 1.7mi
    • Cathedral - 1.7mi
    • Abbeyknockmoy Parish - 1.7mi
    • Allihies Parish - 1.7mi
    • Annaghdown Parish - 1.7mi
    Sport related
    • Sail West - 1.7mi
    Amusement
    • Claudes Casino - 600yd
    • Galway Bay - 1.7mi
    • Amusement Arcade - 1.7mi
    Museums
    • Kenny's Art Gallery - 1.6mi
    • An Dun Transport & Heritage - 1.7mi
    • Ballynahinch Castle Inc - 1.7mi
    Parks
    • Eyre Square - 1.8mi
    Arboretum, green spaces, zoos
    • Dunguaire Castle - 1.7mi
    Theaters
    • Backstage Theatre In Education - 1.4mi
    • Bo-Bo The Clown - 1.7mi
    Gallery
    • Bold Art Gallery - 1.6mi
    Getting there.

    Galway Airport is in 11km.

    Shannon Airport is in 89km.

    Ireland West Airport is in 91km.

    Dublin Airport is in 220km.

    Head west on Cork Hill/N81 toward Castle St. Continue to follow N81. Continue onto High St. Slight right onto Upper Bridge St (signs for N4/N7). Turn left onto Usher's Quay/N4. Continue to follow N4. Slight left onto Victoria Quay/N4 (signs for N7/M50). Continue to follow N4. Continue onto M4 (signs for Sligeach/Sligo/Cathair na Mart/Westport/Gaillimh/Galway/N5/N6). Partial toll road. At junction 11, exit onto M6 toward Gaillimh/Galway/B. átha Luain/Athlone. Partial toll road. Continue onto N6 (signs for Gaillimh/Galway/Athlone). Continue onto M6. Partial toll road. Continue onto N6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bóthar na dTreabh/N6. Go through 1 roundabout. Morris Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Bóthar na dTreabh/N6 heading to Br. na Tra/Salthill/N59/an Clochan/Clifden. Continue to follow N6. Go through 2 roundabouts. At Bodkin Roundabout, take the 4th exit and stay on N6. At Browne Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Seamus Quirke Rd. Continue onto Bishop O'Donnell Rd. Go through 1 roundabout. Continue onto Threadneedle Rd. Turn left onto Upper Salthill Rd. Destination will be on the left

    The Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

    Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The Galway Bay Hotel

    Average guest rating

    3.7
    out of 5
    Very good
    Based on 60 reviews

    Rating by category:

    Dining
    4.1
    Location
    4.2
    Rooms
    3.8
    Service
    3.5
    Value
    3.8

    Individual guest reviews

    • View is gorgeous and a pleasant stay in a good hotel in a nice part of the world. Absolutely the best wedding reception i have been to and the rooms are clean. Staff is a 10 and the food was wonderful.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.3
      • Location
        4
      • Rooms
        4
      • Service
        5
    • The view from our room was excellent, staff were brilliant and the food in the restaurant was fantastic.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.4
      • Service
        4
    • The views are great and the staff very friendly and helpful, overall a disappointing stay, and I won't be returning, the rooms are clean, decent sized and comfortable. Breakfast is good.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        3.5
      • Rooms
        4
      • Value
        3
    • The location was superb given proximity to the promenade/leisureworld/amusement park and the staff were really welcoming and helpful.

      Leisure centre and swimming pool were tiny for such a large hotel, fruit salad for breakfast was not fresh.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.4
      • Location
        5
      • Service
        5
      • Value
        3
      • Dining
        4
    • Good quality and location, helpful staff, comfortable bed & friendliness & professionalism of receptionist. Breakfast helpings much more managable, excellent choice and fantastic facilities.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.7
      • Rooms
        5
      • Service
        5
      • Value
        4
      • Dining
        5
    • V good friendly hotel and very nice staff. Lovely accommodation very comfortable, food excellent.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.1
      • Rooms
        4
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        4
      • Dining
        4
    • Friendly staff good location clean hotel good food and superb service. Breakfast lovely and good leisure facilities.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.9
      • Service
        5
      • Value
        5
      • Dining
        5
    • Large free parking places, very Friendly Staff and service/room service excellent. Good bar food, pool looks nice.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.5
      • Rooms
        4
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        4
      • Dining
        5
    • Great for a short stay and very friendly staff. Very large dining room and excellent food and service, good breakfast.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.3
      • Rooms
        4
      • Service
        5
      • Value
        5
      • Dining
        4
    • A great place to stay, friendly staff and the pub food servings too large. Plus the facilities are very good.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.7
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        5
      • Dining
        5
    • Well worth a stay and friendly staff. Great choice for breakfast.

      Generally the room looked tired and gym very disappointing.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        3.8
      • Rooms
        3
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        4
      • Dining
        4
    • Overall a good stay and staff friendly. Excellent buffet breakfast.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.0
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        4
    • Just fine in Galway and superb Service. Fantastic dining room staff, good breakfast.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.7
      • Rooms
        5
      • Service
        5
      • Dining
        4
    • In a beautiful hotel, very helpful and friendly staff, excellent breakfast too.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        4.5
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        5
    • Wonderful and memorable stay, the staff on the desk were always friendly and helpful.

      My rating for the hotel:

      • Average rating
        3.5
      • Service
        4
      • Value
        3
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