Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.7 (2867 reviews)
The Promenade , Galway , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Cons:
High food prices
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Room was lovely, but some staff were not helpful.
Service
9.2
Staff were friendly and helpful, great service noted.
Location
9.24
Excellent location with great views and access to promenade.
Room Quality
8.19
Mixed reviews; some rooms dated, others comfortable.
Amenities
8.72
Good amenities, but food options limited.
Value for Money
8.68
Some reviews mention high prices for food.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Breakfast was good, limited options for food in the bar.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall pleasant stay, enjoyed the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:21

Property Description

Breathtaking Views of Galway Bay
The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel offers stunning views of Galway Bay from its prime location on the Blue Flag beach.

Luxurious Amenities for Relaxation
Guests can unwind in the hotel's swimming pool, indulge in a massage fountain, and dine at the renowned AA Rosette Bay Brasserie.

Leisure and Dining Experiences
Enjoy a fully equipped gym, sauna, and health treatments at the leisure centre. Delight in delicious Irish cuisine at the Bay Brasserie and Harvest Cafe.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at Galway Bay Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 52 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 16 years old stay for € 65 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 46 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 16 years old stay for € 57 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2867 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Burla • couple • gb
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
4
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Esteve i Gilabert • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Clarke • couple • ie
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ricarda • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Close to the beach, lots of things to do around the property

Cons:

Furniture, bath and carpet are a bit dated. No air conditioning.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • nz
7
A good hotel in a convenient location
Pros:

We really liked the location, it is outside the bustle of the city centre but not so far away that you can’t easily get there. The onsite parking was great too.

Cons:

It is a destination for groups of weddings and hens parties etc and is also right next to an amusement park. The breakfast was pretty average.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
10
Relaxing enjoyable and friendly
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and efficient especially Louise Chloe and Grace who made me welcome

Cons:

Dinner choices could have been better. Very limitedRelax

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Brown • family_with_children • us
9
Great hotel
Pros:

Great location right on the seafront, clean and comfortable room, two restaurant's onsite so no need to go hunting for places to eat, food is good and lots of it, breakfast is a buffet style with the main hot food brought to your table. Staff helpful and friendly.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Roseanna • solo_traveller • us
10
Fabulous. I would stay there again (different room) for 50 Euro more than the hotel in the states, was like night and da
Pros:

Beautiful. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Helpful when asking questions.

Cons:

Our room, though very nice, had a musty smell from the rug. I informed the manager and they took note of it and was going to fix the problem. The other rooms did not have the same issue.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
3
Overpriced, tired decor, needs a major upgrade. Staff lovely though.
Pros:

Location and views

Cons:

Very old fashioned decor in both the bedroom and bathroom. Mould on ceiling of bathroom, dirty grout, worn out tiles.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Beautiful views, proximity to the beach, quiet room. It was nice having breakfast brought to the table.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Irene • solo_traveller • at
8
Direkt am Strand
Pros:

Lage direkt am Strand, man kann zu Fuss gut am Strand entlang ins Zentrum von Galway spazieren, ca 20 min.

Cons:

Es war sehr warm im Zimmer

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Colm • couple • ie
3
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Philippe • couple • be
7
bel endroit mais ils avaient l'air débordé
Pros:

dîner et déjeuner excellent, très bonne situation, pas loin de la ville, parking , piscine, gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

réception de la chambre: pas à l'heure alors qu'on avait une suite, rideaux pas au point

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Kavanagh • couple • gb
8
Adequate, but the lack of fridge and appalling coffee came as a surprise.
Pros:

Lovely location and no complaints about the cleanliness of the hotel

Cons:

we both enjoyed our stay at the hotel. One huge negative was the quality of the coffee, it was appalling. I asked for filter coffee at breakfast and received the most tasteless muddy water. I got the ordinary coffee from the machine and it was like molten tarmac and undrinkable, the cappuccino from the same machine was as tasteless as the filter coffee.
I bring medication with me which is injected and I was gobsmacked to discover there was no fridge in our room, didnt think a hotel with no fridge in the room existed in 2026.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Pankaj • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Schöne Grosszügige Zimmer

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Alles

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • couple • ie
10
Gorgeous hotel, excellent staff
Pros:

Unbelievable stay, staff couldn't do enough, very nice room with fan supplied for hot weather (much appreciated).

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee