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Galway Bay Hotel: Guest Reviews

4.0 of 5
The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
Hotel amenities
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2 B&B, 1 Dinner
Galway Bay Hotel
Ranked #3 of 46 hotels in Galway
4.5 of 5 stars 602 Reviews
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Families
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Couples
212
 
Solo
22
 
Business
53
 
What travellers say
  • Friendly and helpful(25)
  • Lobster pot restaurant(18)
  • Great location(17)
  • Leisure Centre(17)
  • Would highly recommend(17)
Date Rating
galway
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“40th Birthday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Just wanted to say a BIG thanks to Dan and his team for a great night. My wife organised for family and friends to attend a surprise dinner in Galway Bay restaurant. What a night!!! Food was excellent Im not the most adventurous of eaters so you could say Im fussy... Loved the steak best ive ate in a long time. Veg/ chips sauce all top notch. There were 13 of us and everyone of us were happy customers. Staff as always were friendly and chatted with us. We also stayed the night and we were given a suite with Jacuzzi views over the bay. Perfect. There was a few extra touches aswell which the Mrs was very happy with ... Relatives who I hadnt seen in quite a while had organised to stay aswell and their room was also spectacular. There was a wedding in hotel and we ended up having a big sing along in residents bar. Great night overall. Breakfast was really nice massive selection and all freshly made which always helps. Just wanted to say a great hotel Keep up the good work.. Will be back

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dan Murphy, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear ‘audiGalway’,

Thank you most sincerely for choosing to hold your birthday celebration here in the Galway Bay Hotel and thank you also for these super comments.

I am delighted that you had such a great time here and all on the team have requested that I pass on to you a very sincere thank you!

We all look forward to hopefully welcoming you back at some stage in the future.

Warm regards,
Dan Murphy
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Dublin
1 review
“Great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Just Back from stay in Galway Bay .Staff Very Friendly & Helpful especially Patricia. Great Location. Food good.Lemon Cheescake gorgeous. Lynn

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dan Murphy, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear ‘Lynn642’,

Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel on your recent trip to Galway. Thank you also for this super review.

I am thrilled that you enjoyed your time here so much and your positive feedback is very encouraging to all on the team. Patricia sends a heartfelt thank you and Patrick our Pastry Chef is chuffed that you mention his ‘famous’ cheesecake through such a public medium and in such a positive manner. Thank you again from all on the team.

Warmest regards,
Dan Murphy
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“Excellent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 via mobile

Myself and a few of my friends organized a weekend away in Galway and booked a family room in the Galway Bay Hotel. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the service was excellent, the hotel clean, lovely food and the location was super. Couldn't have asked for more - excellent value for money too! I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Galway.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dan Murphy, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear ‘MNiD85’

Thank you for your feedback and thank you also for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel on your recent trip to Galway. All on the team are delighted to view your feedback.

Your positive feedback regarding the friendly and welcoming staff, the excellent service, the lovely food and the location is all very welcoming and all on the team have requested that I pass on to you a very sincere thank you. This feedback is certainly reflective of the feedback I receive on a daily basis and I am so lucky to have such a super team who are so passionate and focused when it comes to delivering top class service consistently – they certainly do make my job so much easier.

Thank you again and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back at some stage in the future.

Kindest regards,
Dan Murphy
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ireland
2 reviews
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“Perfect location for night in Galway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Stayed here recently for one night. It was for a short getaway with friends. Very efficient staff on reception. Room was of a great size and spotlessly clean. Breakfast next morning was very tasty and plenty to choose from. Would stay here again.

Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
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Dan Murphy, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear ‘smkIreland’,

Thank you for your lovely 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 enjoyed your time here and your positive feedback is most welcome. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back at some stage in the future.

Warm regards,
Dan Murphy
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Roscommon, Ireland
2 reviews
“Great for a girlie weekend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This was my first time to stay in the famous GALWAY BAY with it excellent views. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a huge feast with nothing missing. It is in perfect distance for a night on the town.Overall the service was second to none and we def will be back!

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dan Murphy, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear ‘leem2012’,

Thank you for choosing the Galway Bay Hotel on your recent trip to Galway and thank you also for your review.

All on the team are delighted that both your good self and your friends enjoyed your time here and all have requested that I pass on to you a very sincere thank you. Your positive feedback regarding the excellent quality of the food, breakfast and the service are most definitely welcome and I will use this to help me when it comes to encouraging and motivating the team to deliver this class of service consistently to all.

Thank you again and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back at some stage in the future.

Kind regards,
Dan Murphy
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The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
Price range (per night):* S$160 - 415

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