Name: Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Address: The Promenade, Attithomasrevagh, Galway, Ireland, Galway, County Galway, IE
Price range: $154–$722 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

At Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre, travellers highlight welcoming staff, bayfront views in Salthill, and plentiful breakfasts, while noting comfortable rooms and occasional drawbacks like dated areas, summer warmth without air conditioning, and distance from Galway’s centre.

Many mention spacious sea-view rooms, though some note dated decor, hard-to-control temperatures, or occasional noise when events or the nearby funfair are busy. Facilities span a pool, gym and sauna, spa treatments, several dining spaces and a bay-facing sunroom, with parking available but sometimes tight during weddings. Breakfast earns frequent praise, while dinner quality and service speed are more mixed. Expect a friendly, scenic stay by the promenade, slightly removed from Galway’s centre.

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Facilities

Facilities include a pool, gym and sauna, spa services, multiple dining spaces, a bar/sunroom and occasional guest activities; parking is available but can be tight during weddings. Some note a basic or warm gym and event closures of certain areas.

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10

gwen

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love the Galway Bay Hotel, beautiful inside, very nice restaurants , beautiful sunroom looking out at the ocean. The Promenade is just out the front door. We took a wonderful sunrise stroll and enjoyed the view. A short walk of about 25 minutes to Quay st.

10

Janice

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy clean room. Choice of 3 places to eat in the hotel and food is really good. 5* breakfast! Wow Used the gym, it was a bit too warm in there but that’s the only fault I could find!

10

Amanda

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a lovely property with great amenities - pool, sauna, Galway Bay views, walkabke to town and beach, and the best hotel breakfast I've ever had (which also happens to be complimentary) in their lovely dining room. Comfortable and spotless all around.

10

Roy

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay. We were welcomed in our room to a bottle of wine and chocolates. Nice touch. Car parking a bit tight as there was a wedding on. Not much space for modern cars

8

Angus

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been nice if they advertised the gym and pool

10

Kimberly

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Salt hill is a nice area and can walk into Galway if you’re fit (about 40 mins.) Wonderful breakfast! Held me all day. Nice lounge area overlooking the water. Would have appreciated later hours at the gym only complaint.

10

Warren

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large comfortable rooms, great location, lovely facilities including gym, pool and sauna as well as free guest activities like wine tasting and cocktail mixing demo. A great place to stay.

10

Mike

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Little one night stopover. Everything just worked well. Nice little spa and a great breakfast. Damien, our breakfast waiter was a star.

10

Jillian

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here! Rooms are great and you are on the water! We enjoyed the room, views of the bay from the room, and being just across the street from the promenade. Our kids jumped off the dive board which was a highlight of their trip to Galway! We loved the hotel, enjoyed drinks in the sunroom looking at the bay, and the Irish breakfast is fantastic. We took the bus into town and back which was cheap and easy - we were happy we chose to stay in Salthill rather than near the bars/shops. The hotel pool and bar are great too - we wish we had more time here!

8

NAKINA

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and quiet. Beautiful view from the veranda. Easy to walk into town. A nice variety of food offerings and helpful front desk staff. They do a lot of weddings which makes the vibe a bit odd at times with guests seemingly being put off by beachgoers while they're in their wedding outfits and it closes the veranda to guests for weddings. It is a large part of their business but an alternative location for guests to enjoy during weddings would be a nice addition.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms very clean, but several report maintenance or housekeeping lapses such as mold or limescale in bathrooms, slow drains, insufficient towels, or dated carpets.

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Ashley

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we had beautiful harbour views. We had dinner in one of the restaurants and everything was very good. The carpet in the room had a bit of a roll in it likely from being a bit aged. The shower seemed to splatter water out of the tub and onto the toilet but otherwise the room was very nice. We left early the following morning and they had takeaway breakfast for us which included water, fruit, a sandwich and muffin. All staff were great to deal with and overall a good experience.

10

Eileen

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel very large. Parking easy. Waterfront location. Very clean. A lot of walking available to town, as well as along the beach. Restaurant food was good. Breakfast food was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Room was comfortable and bathroom was large.

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Shorona

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We encountered several issues with our bathroom during our stay. The shower was extremely difficult to turn on and off, often resulting in it dripping continuously after use. There was severe mold in the grout of the tub, and the shower curtain was made of thin, low-quality material that clung to the skin when the water was running, requiring us to hold it down while showering. Additionally, the towel shelf was loosely attached to the wall near the shower entrance, causing towels to frequently fall into the water. We reported these issues to the management team, who attempted to resolve them, but unfortunately, our second night was even worse than the first. Instead of replacing the shower curtain, they simply added another, which did not fix the issue. The curtain rod was rehung too high, causing water to soak the entire bathroom. Additionally, maintenance accidentally cracked the ceramic in the tub, leaving noticeable damaged spots. I spoke to management again, and they assured us the issues would be resolved and that we would receive a credit for the inconvenience. However, we have yet to see any follow-up or compensation.

10

Kathryn

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. The public areas were spacious with a feel of luxury, very relaxing. The room felt a little disappointing after lobby etc. The beds were very comfortable, and the quiet fan provided was very welcome. However the room needs a spruce up, the bed base needs a cover as it is very old fashioned. The water pressure was poor, and silicone around the bath was discoloured in places. We were a room of three, only 2 sets of towels, glasses, mugs, both days. On the first day when requesting more towels etc, response was no apology, and lethargic. The second day we just took the towels off the trolley in hall. Tea tray was poor incl. no biscuits. Room refresh didn’t happen, I stay away a lot for business and this is not the normal unless asked, so had to hunt down more teabags etc. To conclude lovely location, facilities, but disappointing with room and housekeeping.

10

John

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

6

Olivier

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is friendly but the maid service was substandard.

10

Tracey

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, great variety at breakfast, clean and comfortable hotel.

8

Alex

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location across the road from the beach and nice room. However in summer we found the room to be very hot overnight which significantly impacted our sleep and although there was a small fan it didn't help much as just circulated hot air. Some proper aircon would be expected for a 4 star hotel. We also found the pillows to be a bit uncomfortable as they were too flat and also some long black hairs not belonging to us in the bathroom. The shower curtain over the bath was also the kind you couldn't stop from wrapping around you while showering and fell off too (hopefully this is changed or cleaned in between guests). Overall a nice room in a nice location with a good selection of bar/restaurant food. But just a few small touches that could be improved on at this price point as it is 4 star.

8

Joan

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room with sea view, very clean and comfortable. Bathroom very modern and spotless. Only negative was the room was very cold on arrival. We expected the heating to be set on automatic but this wasnt the case. When we switched it on the room heated up nicely. Also, there was only one hand towel and one face cloth provided to share with 2 people

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sharon

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel a bit 'tired' in places.but very clean. Staff all very friendly

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and many offer sea views. Some guests mention dated decor, lack of air conditioning or hard-to-control temperatures, occasional noise from the funfair or events, and small practical gaps like limited hooks or no fridge.

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Laima

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff and good location. No fridge in room.Furniture and rooms are a little bit outdated comparing to other hotels in same area for the price what usually is on weekends and bank holidays especially summer time.Nice lounges throughout hotel,specius teras with Atlantic ocean view. Lovely small pool area. Little disappointed with burned tostee on breakfast, toaster was left on full power, and nobody mind fix it even all restorant smelled of burning. we lower heet power ourselves.

8

Ashley

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we had beautiful harbour views. We had dinner in one of the restaurants and everything was very good. The carpet in the room had a bit of a roll in it likely from being a bit aged. The shower seemed to splatter water out of the tub and onto the toilet but otherwise the room was very nice. We left early the following morning and they had takeaway breakfast for us which included water, fruit, a sandwich and muffin. All staff were great to deal with and overall a good experience.

8

Natalie

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a nice hotel. Happy about the price and cleanliness. Location was good but a little far if you want to be in the center of the city. No AC which I was taken back by just a fan in each room. Staff was very kind.

8

Seán

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was a very good size Very clean Good size bathroom and shower Breakfast was good, excellent selection Staff were pleasant and friendly

10

Niall

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel on the sea front in Salthill. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Great location. Fantastic breakfast.

8

Elizabeth

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the water, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms, but they need ice buckets!

10

Iain

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb room overlooking the sea

8

Alex

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location across the road from the beach and nice room. However in summer we found the room to be very hot overnight which significantly impacted our sleep and although there was a small fan it didn't help much as just circulated hot air. Some proper aircon would be expected for a 4 star hotel. We also found the pillows to be a bit uncomfortable as they were too flat and also some long black hairs not belonging to us in the bathroom. The shower curtain over the bath was also the kind you couldn't stop from wrapping around you while showering and fell off too (hopefully this is changed or cleaned in between guests). Overall a nice room in a nice location with a good selection of bar/restaurant food. But just a few small touches that could be improved on at this price point as it is 4 star.

8

Joan

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room with sea view, very clean and comfortable. Bathroom very modern and spotless. Only negative was the room was very cold on arrival. We expected the heating to be set on automatic but this wasnt the case. When we switched it on the room heated up nicely. Also, there was only one hand towel and one face cloth provided to share with 2 people

10

Wayne

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were first given had a particularly foul smell. We brought that to the attention of the registration desk. In about 10 minutes, we were booked into another room, complete with complimentary wine and pastries. And a fantastic ocean view. They done goood with their “make good”. Our only complaint was the surrounding neighborhood. The property borders a Leisure Land amusement park. Very noisy. Very congested.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with staff often going the extra mile. A few guests report slow or delayed check-in or restaurant service, or occasional unhelpful interactions.

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Heath

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded my expectations and very pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Staff were really exceptional and friendly also.

10

Caroline

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked on line but unfortunately I had to wait about 15mins approx as a group were ahead. The receptionist was very apologetic She was very pleasant however I think she could have done with help as there was another waiting behind me. I had no fault after that. I will come back again.

10

Kelly

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really wonderful staff, absolutely went the extra mile. Beautiful hotel in a great spot

10

Ann-Marie

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were so pleased to check in early as room was ready. Breakfast was lovely plenty of choice staff very pleasant and helpful on arrival

10

martin

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel, staff was great, helpful, lovely breakfasts, dinner in restaurant in hotel

10

Greg

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on Galway beachfront. Top notch breakfast and very friendly staff.

10

Ronnie

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff across the piece pleasant and helpful.

4

MICHAEL

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We paid for beach view and was partial view at best. Hotel is aging and its showing. The shower head is awful. The tub was replaced with retrofit making it extra tall and narrow. Location is near beach but much further from downtown shopping, dining, pubs. Staff wasnt friendly and upon hiking back we took the grand entry steps only to be not let in by staff. They simply looked at us and point to go around building. Why have a grand staircase entrance facing the beach? Upon check in and entrance we did receive a VERY nice treat of chocolate strawberries and chocolates with a "welcome" scribbled on the plate in chocolate sauce. Was a nice touch. Upon leaving we asked for a couple more waters they provide in rooms. Not possible is what we were told. Overall, I'd suggest looking elsewhere to stay in Galway.

6

Jason

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in took a long time Restaurant service was very slow and seemed under staffed We dropped our bags off early and it took over an hour for the porter to bring them up Staff was nice and polite, but seemed inexperienced and overwhelmed

10

Pamela

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The best thing about Galway Bay Hotel is the staff. Absolutely the best hotel staff we had on our trip around Ireland - friendly, professional, and genuine. Although they are right beside an amusement park, the windows are excellent and almost no noise came in. Very comfortable and very walkable into Galway.

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Location

Scenic waterfront setting in Salthill across from the promenade, with beautiful bay views and coastal walks. It’s a 30–45 minute walk or short bus/ride to Galway’s centre, which some find less convenient.

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Sandra

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Lage ist super! Direkt am Meer und gleichzeitig nicht weit vom Zentrum entfernt.

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gwen

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love the Galway Bay Hotel, beautiful inside, very nice restaurants , beautiful sunroom looking out at the ocean. The Promenade is just out the front door. We took a wonderful sunrise stroll and enjoyed the view. A short walk of about 25 minutes to Quay st.

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Eileen

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel very large. Parking easy. Waterfront location. Very clean. A lot of walking available to town, as well as along the beach. Restaurant food was good. Breakfast food was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Room was comfortable and bathroom was large.

10

Clyde

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room looked out at the sea and was beautifully appointed. The staff were very helpful and kind. We arrived late and they made sure check in went quickly so we could grab a bite before the kitchen closed. Really beautiful spot. We walked into city centre. It was a good walk, so note location is not central in that way but perfect for peaceful ocean views and walks.

8

Shelby

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The main level, reception, lobby, & restaurants & bar were very pretty. Furnishings a bit dated. Nice location across from Galway Bay & Salthill Promenade. 45 minute walk from Eyre Square & Galway City Center so a bit isolated

10

Niall

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel on the sea front in Salthill. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Great location. Fantastic breakfast.

10

Kenneth

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is perfect - right across the street from the water. The view from the hotel can't be beat.

10

Greg

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on Galway beachfront. Top notch breakfast and very friendly staff.

10

Michelle

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, the room was large and comfortable. Great position, could catch a bus in to town and back. Promenade across the road was fabulous.Wish we had of had more time. Appreciated the free parking. Enjoyed our meal in the bar.

8

jarrett

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view of Galway Bay from our room! Not walkable to the Latin Quarter but close enough for a short uber. Great restaurant and pub on premises and great walkable beachfront and garden areas with a block!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety. On-site dining and bar options are convenient, but dinner quality and service speed are mixed, with several reports of mediocre dishes or slow service.

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Daniel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and modern. The beds were very comfortable. Two bottles of water were provided each day. The gym facilities were quite minimalistic but sufficient. Breakfast was lovely and boasted quite a few options: continental buffet-style and a la carte. Staff were forthcoming and very friendly and knowledgeable.

8

Ashley

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we had beautiful harbour views. We had dinner in one of the restaurants and everything was very good. The carpet in the room had a bit of a roll in it likely from being a bit aged. The shower seemed to splatter water out of the tub and onto the toilet but otherwise the room was very nice. We left early the following morning and they had takeaway breakfast for us which included water, fruit, a sandwich and muffin. All staff were great to deal with and overall a good experience.

10

Sandra

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff. One of the best hotel breakfasts cooked to order.

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Eileen

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel very large. Parking easy. Waterfront location. Very clean. A lot of walking available to town, as well as along the beach. Restaurant food was good. Breakfast food was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Room was comfortable and bathroom was large.

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Lisa

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location - that’s it. The breakfast was absolutely terrible. The server was mixing utensils so absolutely nothing was vegetarian. So gross. Also they clear your plates before you finish but won’t bring you a glass of water. Very odd setup and quite expensive at $280/night.

8

Laura

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, great service, friendly staff. Unfortunately, the food in the restaurant is terrible, and the service was very slow.

10

martin

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel, staff was great, helpful, lovely breakfasts, dinner in restaurant in hotel

8

robin

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great breakfast

10

Robert

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location and property with great staff and breakfast selections.

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Michelle

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with great facilities and amenities, however scoring it 4/5 for our evening meal in Pier 56. We ordered the haddock in tempura batter …the description sounded appealing, we were on waterfront so expected fresh fish, but it was block cut from the freezer, batter thick and greasy when it should’ve been light and crispy, so this was a bit disappointing. Staff were great, especially in the breakfast room. The lads all turned out smartly with shirt, tie, apron, and matching haircuts ….and the girls, with their hair tied back. All helpful and friendly. Took bus up to Galway, Eyre Square and walked down through Latin Quarter and had a great time. Terrific atmosphere here. Would stay here again

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Month	Average price
January	$137
February	$173
March	$184
April	$189
May	$233
June	$226
July	$248
August	$253
September	$207
October	$194
November	$172
December	$152

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11 $315	12
13 $255	14	15 $286	16	17	18 $671	19 $238
20 $278	21 $671	22 $671	23 $671	24 $204	25 $671	26 $671
27 $671	28 $187	29 $265	30 $255

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $188	2 $637	3 $229
4 $637	5 $249	6 $637	7 $244	8 $244	9 $637	10 $230
11 $238	12 $231	13 $246	14 $258	15 $165	16 $722	17 $291
18 $155	19 $654	20 $654	21 $210	22 $654	23 $186	24 $282
25 $242	26 $154	27 $154	28 $172	29 $163	30 $654	31 $654

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