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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
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Galway Bay Hotel
Ranked #3 of 48 hotels in Galway
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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cork
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

stayed over night and attended a function there . the hotel lovely with great views over galway bay . the staff are excellent ....not good excellent and could not be more charming and helpful meal at the function was outstanding and was more like fine dining small restaurant than function food for a large number . service was great all... More

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derry
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Have just returned from an amazing stay at this 1st class hotel, All areas of the hotel where very good , The quality of the food, the rooms, the views and the staff are out of this world for effiency notable Patrica. I only give top marks when they are justifed. Thank you Charlie.

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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for two nights on a CIE tour. The hotel is located right on the bay. It is outside of the city center (bus or taxi ride is best way). The staff was very friendly. They came around and took pictures of the tables at dinner and promised to email us all copies. Meals were very good.

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear ‘AI B’, Thank you most sincerely for this super feedback following on from your recent visit to the Galway Bay Hotel. I am very happy that you had such a lovely time with us. Your positive feedback regarding our location, the quality of the service, the quality of the team and indeed the very good food is most welcome... More

Drogheda
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My husband and myself stayed at the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway recently. It was a fabulous experience. I am not given to writing reviews on Hotels but had to make an exception in this case. The Hotel is beautifully situated and very well run. The staff extremely friendly and helpful and could not do enough for us. They were cheerful... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Peter, Wow – what a super review! Thank you most sincerely and thank you also for choosing to stay here whilst visiting Galway recently. I am delighted that you had such a wonderful time with us. Your positive feedback regarding all aspects of the hotel is most rewarding. I am delighted to see that all on the team made... More

Dublin, Ireland
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Had a two night family stay with breakfast at the Galway Bay hotel before Easter, 2013. Great place to do this as the hotel facilitates families. Pool available if you enjoy swimming and kids club. Clean and comfortable ensuite bedroom with double and single bed. Cot also provided as requested. Did not eat evening meal in the restaurant as wanted... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear ‘corsas’, Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for taking the time and effort to share your experience. I am delighted that both you and your family enjoyed your time with us. Your positive feedback is most encouraging and thank you for your recommendation to all. we... More

essex
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49 reviews 49 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for 3 nights with my kids & was very pleased, the rooms are spacious & clean, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant is very nice we had both breakfast & dinner there. There is a pub in the hotel which is fun and has a very friendly atmosphere. The swimming pool is nice & warm but I... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear ‘jane1977’, Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for this super feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. Your positive feedback regarding the very friendly staff, the spacious and clean bedrooms, the pub and the very nice breakfast and dinners is most welcome... More

Galway, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Recently stayed at the above hotel and I was very impressed by the quality of service,food,accommodation and location. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast had a wide choice. The view over the Galway Bay was unique. One of the managers, Trish Mannion, was very helpful with any queries I had during my stay. I was attending a course but will... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear 'Jojo28Galway-Ireland', Thank you sincerely for this super feedback and thank you also for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently. I am delighted to see that you really enjoyed your brief time with us. Your positive feedback is most welcome and indeed very rewarding to all on the team. Thank you for mentioning Trish Mannion, she... More

Belmont, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This is a big hotel conveniently located. We stayed here for two nights recently and were pleased with the overall experience. Unfortunately we had asked for non smoking rooms and received the opposite. Our room was so heavily sprayed with air freshener that we needed to keep the windows open for a few hours to be able to breathe. On... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear 'fordodges', Thank you for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for your feedback. I am glad to see that your were pleased with your experience. I am terribly saddened and indeed embarrassed to read the issue you encountered regarding the air freshner and odour in your bedroom. please accept my sincerest... More

kildare
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The Galway Bay Hotel was the destination for a group of 24 girls. The hotel staff could not do enough for us from the minute we made a booking and throughout our stay meeting all of our requests and going above and beyond our expectations in dealing with us. The rooms were spotless and so comfortable and our guest of... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear 'Gerfahy', Thank you sincerely for this super feedback and thank you also for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel on your recent trip to Galway. I am delighted that you had such a wonderful time with us. I am thrilled to see that you were able to enjoy some of our complimentary in house activities. They... More

Lebanon, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed 2 nights at Galway Bay Hotel on a CIE Tour to Ireland and had a wonderful experience. The room was nice and the breakfasts and dinners were excellant! The friendliness and service from staff was great. We liked the nice sunroom area off the lobby to read and visit with friends. We loved walking along the shore of... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Karen, Thank you sincerely for taking the time and effort to share your positive experience of the Galway Bay Hotel. All on the team are thrilled to see that you had such a wonderful time with us and this is feedback which we recieve on a daily basis from guests of the hotel. hopefully you will have the oportunity... More

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Address: The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Galway
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 48 hotels in Galway
Price range (per night): S$141 - 285
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Awarded best 4* hotel in Ireland 2010, the hotel has all the advantages of a city centre location while being situated overlooking the famous Galway Bay and Salthill Beach which was awarded the coveted Blue Flag. Facilities include fully equipped gymnasium, pool, steam room and sauna. The Lobster Pot restaurant offers modern style cuisine with fresh fish and lobster from the tank. Complimentary broadband access in all guest bedrooms and conference suites. ... more   less 
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