The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and is situated on Galway’s Blue Flag beach. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, a massage fountain, and its AA Rosette Bay Brasserie. With bright, cosy decor, each room offers an interactive TV, free Wi-Fi, and free newspapers on request. Guests can also make use of a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests have free use of the leisure centre, which features a fully equipped, modern gym, and a sauna. Health and beauty treatments are also available. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, and the AA Rosette Bay Brasserie serves modern Irish cuisine with fresh ingredients. Harvest Cafe provides carvery lunches and homemade dishes. Free parking is available, and Galway’s lively centre and cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Galway Golf Club and Pearse Stadium are both only 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Liam
    Ireland Ireland
    I absolutely loved Galway Bay hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely bedroom vertical spacious.
  • Emer
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely hotel on Salthill prom. Staff are second to none. So friendly, polite and helpful. We stayed over a very busy bank holiday weekend and despite how busy we still had excellent attention from all staff we encountered. The pool is small but...
  • Madanila
    Ireland Ireland
    I sent the below email to The Management & Staff of Galway Bay Hotel. Dear Management and Staff of Galway Bay Hotel. My husband John and I have had a wonderful stay recently, on Friday 23rd February 2024, it was a special day for us and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bay Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swedish

House rules

Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 46 per child, per night
13 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 57 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre

  • The prices at Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre has 1 restaurant:

    • Bay Brasserie

  • Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Manicure
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Waxing services
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Body treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Pedicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Make up services
    • Beach
    • Fitness
    • Facial treatments

  • Yes, Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre is 1.9 miles from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.