Galway Bay Hotel

Beds very comfortable and pillows were nice and soft. Rooms are spacious with a nice en-suite bathroom its also close to the mainshopping in ayre square. Theres a bus stop close to the entrance of the hotel. Would highly recommended this hotel for your next holiday or break

My wife and myself had a really lovely overnight stay , staff were exceptional, the food was excellent and and very well presented. Our room was spotless and the view was breathtaking. We will definitely be returning very soon and we would highly recommend this hotel.

We stayed in the Galway Bay Hotel on a Sunday night. The place was buzzing. Great atmosphere in the hotel. Lovely staff,very obliging nothing was any bother. We ate in the restaurant at lunchtime and the evening. We would highly recommend. It was very busy but service flowed. We got...

We stayed in the Galway Bay Hotel on a Sunday night. The place was buzzing. Great atmosphere in the hotel. Lovely staff,very obliging nothing was any bother. We ate in the restaurant at lunchtime and the evening. We would highly recommend. It was very busy but service flowed. We got an earlier check-in too. We will be back.

The hotel is in a great location for accessing Salthill and it's surrounding area. Eyre Square is not really within walking distance but there is a bus running on a regular basis in and out of Eyre Square which is close to the hotel. The interior of the hotel is...

The hotel is in a great location for accessing Salthill and it's surrounding area. Eyre Square is not really within walking distance but there is a bus running on a regular basis in and out of Eyre Square which is close to the hotel. The interior of the hotel is lovely with a newly refurbished lunch/coffee area and a lovely pub inside the hotel. The staff were friendly, the hotel is very clean and the room was spacious and comfortable. The shower was very big with a modern bathroom. There was a lovely view of the sea from the room. The only downside is that I had completed the online check-in facility prior to arriving at the hotel. It didn't seem to make any difference to the check-in process as we still had quite a wait to speak to the receptionist to receive the key to the room. We arrived roughly 3:30pm and were told they'd call us if the room was available earlier. It wasn't which was fine but it was almost 4:30pm by the time we got the key card due to the arrival of a wedding in the mean time. We still had to complete the check-in process as normal at the reception desk.

The most magical engagement weekend spent at the Galway Bay hotel this past weekend. We were treated like royalty from Louise, Caroline, Barry and the rest of the team from the minute we arrived to when we left. The views throughout the hotel from the room to the breakfast area...

The most magical engagement weekend spent at the Galway Bay hotel this past weekend. We were treated like royalty from Louise, Caroline, Barry and the rest of the team from the minute we arrived to when we left. The views throughout the hotel from the room to the breakfast area are unmatched in Galway. Could not recommend a weekend in the Galway Bay more!

Had a lovely weekend . We have had many stays at this hotel and it never seems to disappoint . The staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. We had a lovely meal in the Bay Brasserie , which has recently been refurbished...

Had a lovely weekend . We have had many stays at this hotel and it never seems to disappoint . The staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. We had a lovely meal in the Bay Brasserie , which has recently been refurbished and it looks lovely. We had a relax and a few drinks in the bar and they serve a good pint of Guinness. There is a lovely vibe and atmosphere in the Hotel and it's in a beautiful location. Will definitely be back again soon.

Had dinner in the bar. Soup was lukewarm. 2 thin slices of bread. Peri peri chicken burger. Was so dry it was hard to swallow with a soggy burger tomato and onion. Asked for chunky chips. Got skinny chips. Ordered a glass of wine and it didn't arrive. Asked another...

Had dinner in the bar. Soup was lukewarm. 2 thin slices of bread. Peri peri chicken burger. Was so dry it was hard to swallow with a soggy burger tomato and onion. Asked for chunky chips. Got skinny chips. Ordered a glass of wine and it didn't arrive. Asked another waitress and she brought it. 20 minutes later another glass arrived. Pot of tea. No milk. Waitress brought out milk... In a cup. Terrible food Terrible service. Manager adjusted the cost and apologised. Would not visit again.

Amazing location, directly across the street from the Atlantic. Located within walking distance to the areas shops, pubs and restaurants. The staff was equally as amazing, friendly and helpful. Self-parking, check in and check out were all a breeze. Request a room with a view of the coastline. You won’t...

Amazing location, directly across the street from the Atlantic. Located within walking distance to the areas shops, pubs and restaurants. The staff was equally as amazing, friendly and helpful. Self-parking, check in and check out were all a breeze. Request a room with a view of the coastline. You won’t regret it.

We stayed two nights at the Galway Bay Hotel to attend a family wedding, hosted at the hotel itself. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, staff was accommodating and attentive, the food was great, and the wedding was absolutely gorgeous!

Great luxury room overlooking Galway Bay including magnificent Sunset as a bonus. 2 minute walk to village and 5 minute car drive or bus to City. Very friendly staff and excellent swimming pool / sauna area, including a Gym. Three different eating areas with best food at very reasonable prices...

Great luxury room overlooking Galway Bay including magnificent Sunset as a bonus. 2 minute walk to village and 5 minute car drive or bus to City. Very friendly staff and excellent swimming pool / sauna area, including a Gym. Three different eating areas with best food at very reasonable prices not to mention the various selections of drinks.

Myself and my husband have been going to galway for years .We stayed in Salthill on many occasions and only once did I get to stay at Galway bay hotel myself without my husband and couldn't wait to get him to experience the Galway bay hotel .I can honestly say...

Myself and my husband have been going to galway for years .We stayed in Salthill on many occasions and only once did I get to stay at Galway bay hotel myself without my husband and couldn't wait to get him to experience the Galway bay hotel .I can honestly say we had the best 3 nights . The reception staff so welcoming the minute we came in . We got an upgrade to Seaview room 104 .The beds were very comfortable and lots of good pillows.Ill be asking for that room In future. The Breakfast staff were so attentive. I Love the new set up with ordering hot food at the table but had many other cold options .I love the way they had cheese board too and the brown bread was amazing. I love the way they have a Bewleys coffee machine if u want to take away cup after you Breakfast.The bar had a very good atmosphere and there is an amazing room off it that looks out onto the promenade. We can't wait to book again.

Great value hotel - right on the prom with a very convenient bus stop in front. Great sea view - even from one of the cheaper rooms - lovely surprise. Breakfast top class, very friendly staff and the conservatory at the front is a real bonus. We will definitely be...

Great value hotel - right on the prom with a very convenient bus stop in front. Great sea view - even from one of the cheaper rooms - lovely surprise. Breakfast top class, very friendly staff and the conservatory at the front is a real bonus. We will definitely be back soon.

We did not stay in this lovely hotel, but we did eat in Pier cafe, and we were delighted, I had the pasta dish, which was delicious, fish & chips were disappointing. However, the icing on the cake was Noreen, the apitamy of professionalism, and other premises should send their...

We did not stay in this lovely hotel, but we did eat in Pier cafe, and we were delighted, I had the pasta dish, which was delicious, fish & chips were disappointing. However, the icing on the cake was Noreen, the apitamy of professionalism, and other premises should send their servers here to learn from Noreen. A true asset to the hotel.

We’ve stayed in Galway Bay Hotel on a number of occasions. Every visit is a pleasure. A warm welcome greets you at reception. The bedrooms are fantastic. Dining here is a joy, but the courtesy, care, friendliness and attention to detail during our visit stand out. The hotel is very...

We’ve stayed in Galway Bay Hotel on a number of occasions. Every visit is a pleasure. A warm welcome greets you at reception. The bedrooms are fantastic. Dining here is a joy, but the courtesy, care, friendliness and attention to detail during our visit stand out. The hotel is very convenient to Galway City and beside the seaside promenade. Ideal for a walk but also very near venues with traditional music. Looking forward to our next visit.

The staff are so friendly and the food is super. Breakfast had an amazing selection. The atmosphere in the Galway Bay is just so welcoming, I love to stay here. The views are amazing and location is just magical. You will not be disappointed I couldn't fault anything about our...

The staff are so friendly and the food is super. Breakfast had an amazing selection. The atmosphere in the Galway Bay is just so welcoming, I love to stay here. The views are amazing and location is just magical. You will not be disappointed I couldn't fault anything about our stay!

Stayed in the Galway Bay hotel for the first time the last weekend in March Very good hotel. bedroom with double and single bed and side view of the sea Very pleasent staff , good service, good enclosed sunroom and sat out on the large terrace Lucky with the weather...

Stayed in the Galway Bay hotel for the first time the last weekend in March Very good hotel. bedroom with double and single bed and side view of the sea Very pleasent staff , good service, good enclosed sunroom and sat out on the large terrace Lucky with the weather and would go back again One tip for visitors rather than drive into the city, find a carpark and pay for the space we found it cheaper and much easier to take taxi

From reception staff to restaurant and bar staff they couldn't have been more friendly. The bedroom was very comfortable. The food was excellent. It is in a super location right on the beach and within walking distance from Galway city. I would definitely recommend the Galway Bay.

Lovely hotel, welcoming staff, beautiful views. The room was bright, clean and airy with a very comfortable bed. Delicious chocolates, wine and branded waters in the room. We are in the bar and the food was lovely, delivered quickly and with a smile. Lots of lounge / seating areas with...

Lovely hotel, welcoming staff, beautiful views. The room was bright, clean and airy with a very comfortable bed. Delicious chocolates, wine and branded waters in the room. We are in the bar and the food was lovely, delivered quickly and with a smile. Lots of lounge / seating areas with great views over the water.

Galway is undoubtedly a beautiful city filled with wonderful people, but this hotel failed to meet our expectations. The food was unremarkable, the rooms were forgettable, and, most importantly, the service demonstrated a clear lack of confidence from management.

Nice location on the bay with waterfront views. The room was a good size and comfortable. Breakfast was included which included made-to-order food and their buffet options. We ate at the Bay Brasserie restaurant for dinner which had decent food. Lots of parking available.

The accommodations, staff and locale were perfect. Quiet rooms, comfy beds, snug areas to sit and read or catch up after a busy day. The staff are all helpful, polite, and genuine. Especially loved the pool and fitness area. Big plus was the promenade along the waterfront.

This hotel is amazing! We were up graded to a suite overlooking the sea as it was our 45th Wedding Anniversary. Staff in every department are so helpful. The room was fabulous- very comfortable beds! The food is also very good. Good choice for breakfast either cold or hot. Hot...

This hotel is amazing! We were up graded to a suite overlooking the sea as it was our 45th Wedding Anniversary. Staff in every department are so helpful. The room was fabulous- very comfortable beds! The food is also very good. Good choice for breakfast either cold or hot. Hot food was brought promptly with tea and coffee and nicely displayed on the plate.

SUITES AT GALWAY BAY HOTEL We are currently here for our 2nd visit at this beautiful hotel. We have stayed in suites both times, so just thought it would be good to do a comparison. First visit we stayed in the Blackrock suite. It has a side sea/prom view on...

SUITES AT GALWAY BAY HOTEL We are currently here for our 2nd visit at this beautiful hotel. We have stayed in suites both times, so just thought it would be good to do a comparison. First visit we stayed in the Blackrock suite. It has a side sea/prom view on the first floor. The wow factor was definitely the bathroom which had two showers, his and hers sinks and was definitely worth the extra cost . Ideal for a couples break , anniversary . Currently in an "Atlantic view" suite 102. It has a separate lounge area from the bedroom, with TVs in both areas. There are panoramic views over the whole bay area from every angle . The bathroom is smaller than the Blackrock suite, but overall we probably prefer the layout. To summarise the suites are beautiful , so it is down to personal preference really . The other advantages with the suites are the lovely bottle of wine, bottled water, and chocolates that are left as a welcome gift plus robes and slippers . We had a 2 course meal included as part of our package, and choose to eat in Pier 56 as it has a more casual atmosphere which suited us after travelling from Dublin . The service was quick and efficient and food was fresh and served in a timely manner . We had interaction with the lovely Rosa whom we met on our previous visit . Such an asset and credit to the hotel. All staff at the hotel are just so friendly and greet you with a genuine welcome. We are a well travelled family and feel that this hotel ticks so many boxes . Location, value for money, family friendly, choice of room grade, food choices . 10/10 for us .

Excellent hotel, staff very nice - David and Louise at breakfast were brilliant. Room clean and sea view was top class, birthday treats and wine in the room on arrival was a great touch. Location/weather/vibes 100%. All A1 - will be back 👍🏻🔥😎

Had minute booking worked well. Nice hotel, staff are very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious and we ate most of the days, we stayed for 4 nights. Recommend this place for location if travand exploring the west of Ireland. We hope to be back again in the near future

What a Fabulous experience. The hotel was grand, luxurious. welcoming. tea and cake reception when we arrived, drinks on the patio, fabulous dinner. nightcap at the hotel bar. The room was just amazing with a stunning view of the water. we walked over to the beach and jetty across the...

What a Fabulous experience. The hotel was grand, luxurious. welcoming. tea and cake reception when we arrived, drinks on the patio, fabulous dinner. nightcap at the hotel bar. The room was just amazing with a stunning view of the water. we walked over to the beach and jetty across the street. the staff were all amazing and David's hospitality was exceptional. I commend everyone on thier professionalism. highly recommend a stay here

Let’s start by saying this is a lovely hotel, with fantastic staff, in a nice location. The only reason for it not getting full marks from us is that we booked many months ago after being assured by the reservations staff that all areas of the hotel, and most importantly...

Let’s start by saying this is a lovely hotel, with fantastic staff, in a nice location. The only reason for it not getting full marks from us is that we booked many months ago after being assured by the reservations staff that all areas of the hotel, and most importantly the accessible bedrooms, were fully accessible for a large (but standard width) power wheelchair. So we‘ll address the issues first, before turning to the many positives that all guests can enjoy. Sadly, the two accessible bedrooms, which are situated on the ground floor, have entrance doors that do not allow a power wheelchair (not a folding one) to enter. My wife is confined to her wheelchair, unable to walk, so this was a major issue that almost led to us having to go elsewhere. Next problem, when she got in by almost demolishing the door frame, was that the bathroom is equally inaccessible. The shower, while excellent, is not roll in as promised by the reservations team, and the sink is totally unsuitable for a wheelchair user. The shower doors are glass, again a no-no in what really needs to be a wet room. Worse still, is that the bathroom door opens on to a protruding wall, and a floor mounted door stop, both of which mean the door cannot open fully. Fortunately, the Duty Manager, Serge, took ownership of the whole situation, and looked for solutions, even though he, and us, knew the problems were structural. He accepted the door frames would suffer, and arranged to move an unnecessary third bed out of the room that would have prevented wheelchair manoeuvrability. Serge is fantastic, an absolute credit to the hotel, and without him we would have had to leave. He considered suitable building works for the future, and we know these have already been passed to his company. His suggestion of a sliding door on the bathroom would work, and fully realises that for the main bedroom door, door frames need to be removed and widened to accessibility standard width. This is not an easy or cheap build, but must be done if the hotel is to fulfil its promise to be fully accessible. Serge was open and courteous, as well as being friendly and available every day. He came and found us each evening, sat with us, and we cannot thank him enough. We felt we had made a friend, one who gets it totally, and if the works suggested could be done, we would have no hesitation to return. One more accessible moan, the lift to the sun lounges for wheelchairs is dreadful! Nearly all the staff we met were brilliant, warm, friendly and efficient. The bedroom and the public areas are comfortable and open, the bar and restaurants excellent. We became especially fond of Roza and Miriam in Pier 56, and a young gentleman with dreadlocks - sorry don‘t know his name - who was a delight. The Galway Bay Hotel is very very good indeed. Come on Hodgson Bay Hotel Group, make it perfect and we will be delighted to return. And give Serge all the credit in the world for being the finest example to his profession.

Excellent Hotel - it never disappoints us. Staff so friendly - perfect location just a few steps to the beach. Lovely atmosphere. Food in hotel really good. We always have a great holiday time here at this hotel. Its just the best. Great value

Went for dinner a few weeks ago, the restaurant had about 4 tables occupied when we arrived, we waited to be seated and waited and waited, eventually a staff member came and showed us to our seat, she didn't speak one word, nor offered a menu. A young waiter came...

Went for dinner a few weeks ago, the restaurant had about 4 tables occupied when we arrived, we waited to be seated and waited and waited, eventually a staff member came and showed us to our seat, she didn't speak one word, nor offered a menu. A young waiter came over to take our order, then came back about 10 mins later because he'd forgotten what we'd ordered. We ordered dessert and when it hadn't arrived after 30 mins we gave up. The food was nice but service terrible. Wouldn't recommend and won't be back.

Everything from start to finish was friendly and efficient. Food really good and service (Mary) very nice. Suite was very good and comfortable with nice views of the bay. Will definitely stay there again. Very close to promenade, beach and a pretty memorial park.

We only stayed one night but it was amazing, I could not find fault with anything. The staff, food, cleanliness were all excellent. It's a great location. Near to the city and also to walk along the promenade. Lots of cafes and bars along the strip also. I would 100%...

We only stayed one night but it was amazing, I could not find fault with anything. The staff, food, cleanliness were all excellent. It's a great location. Near to the city and also to walk along the promenade. Lots of cafes and bars along the strip also. I would 100% recommend this hotel.