The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, offering a beautiful setting, superb food and many activities.
Located on Galway's Blue Flag beach, the Galway Bay Hotel is 5 minutes from Galway's vibrant centre, yet only a short drive from some of Connemara's most beautiful views.
The Galway Bay Hotel was awarded "Best 4-Star Hotel in Ireland" at the Irish Hospitality Awards in 2005.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children from 4 to 12 years are charged EUR 40.00 per night and person for extra beds. All children from 13 to 16 years are charged EUR 55.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
The Galway Bay Hotel offers 153 recently refurbished deluxe bedrooms, designed to cater for your specific needs. With its newly installed VI Spring Mattresses, which are unique in Ireland to the Galway Bay Hotel, a great night's rest is assured. VI Spring Mattresses are hand-made and have been styled exactly to the hotel's specifications. They are regarded as the benchmark of quality against which all other brands are judged. In production, only the finest of natural materials are used to create a sleeping surface which is breathable, healthier, safer and more sumptuous. Smoking or non-smoking rooms on request, subject to availability.
Galway Bay Hotel has an expanding list of achievements such as “Best Dinner in Ireland 2007” which truly underwrites the significant and continuous feedback received in the hotel and confirms the highest standards of food and service that the hotel has built up over the years. The Lobster Pot Restaurant enjoys magnificent views of Galway Bay from 3 perspectives, which enhances the restaurant's light and tranquil character. The style of cuisine is modern with a strong emphasis on fresh Irish produce and a particular focus on fresh fish and lobster from the lobster tank, complemented by a fine wine cellar. Vegetarian options are available on all menus. All cuisine in the hotel is overseen by Robert Bell, the Executive Chef, who has received many awards over the years for his culinary achievements, most recently including Catering Manager of the Year at the Irish Hospitality Awards in November 2006. An Scadan Caoc (Herring Choker) is a lively Traditional Irish Pub in every sense of the word, where a warm welcome awaits you. The lounge just off the Scadan Caoc offers a more subdued domain in which to enjoy an evening drink whilst overlooking Galway Bay. Every weekend, the bar features the best in local traditional Irish music. Here, the warm friendly atmosphere is complemented by the perfect pint.
By Car (from Galway city centre): - Follow signs for Salthill. - The hotel is located on the promenade in Salthill. By Train: Nearest local station is Ceannt Station, Galway (5 km). By Public Transport: Nearest coach/bus station is Ceannt Station, Galway (5 km). By Plane: Nearest airport is Galway Airport (19 km).
*Directions included in email booking confirmation