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Galway Bay Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
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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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Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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87 reviews 87 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The hotel has great views of Galway Bay and the Burren Mountains across the bay. Our room was large, with both a full and twin bed. Bathroom was also large, and the room had wifi. However, service at both dinner and the bar was unacceptably slow (others in our group complained also). It is also located outside town, so it... More

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Portlaoise, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I recently visited with a couple customers from Hungary. I chose the hotel because of its location on the seafront, as my guests were from a landlocked country, and they really enjoyed the walk on the promenade, knowing that the next land was America. The highlight though was the staff in the Galway Bay. They are among the best trained... More

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Ireland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Check - in was a bit chaotic. My room was very spacious and very clean though there was no Wi- fi signal. Breakfast was great - excellent selection of fresh fruit especially. Lunch and dinner were fine but nothing special. The lunch queues were very long and they ran out of every kind of cheese which seemed strange. Beautiful views... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I'm just back from what has got to be one of the best hotels in Ireland. The staff are a credit to the place. Check in was super efficient, our room was spotless, the bed was so comfortable & the pillows were the best I've ever seen in a hotel. We chose to have dinner in the bar which was... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear ‘wexaco’, Thank you for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for this wonderful feedback. I am thrilled to see that you had such a wonderful time with us. Your positive feedback is most encouraging and I have to say it is a replica of the huge amounts of feedback which I... More

Cavan, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Myself and my husband recently stayed in the Galway Bay Hotel to celebrate our wedding anniversary and our experience from start to finish was just wonderful. Our room had a fantastic view overlooking the bay and the staff had left a complimentary bottle of champagne to mark our occasion which was a really nice touch. We dined in the restaurant... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear Brian, Thank you sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently whilst celebrating your wedding anniversary. I am delighted to see that your experience from start to finish was wonderful. Your positive feedback is most welcome. I am delighted that you enjoyed the champagne and strawberries etc left in your bedroom and I am delighted... More

Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I booked dinner for my wife a I and Trad on the Prom. Dinner was very good and the staff were excellent. Trad on the Prom was an unforgetable experiance of Irish dance, song and music. The Fahy family are steeped in music from an early age. Chris Kelly was the perfect presenter, speaking also in French to the packed... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear Gerry, Thank you for your super feedback and thank you also for choosing to visit the Galway Bay Hotel recently. I am delighted that you enjoyed the Trad on the Prom show. Your positive comments are most welcome and I have to say and exact replica of the feedback received on a daily basis regarding the show and the... More

Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I just stayed at the GBH. It was our first stop on our little tour of Ireland. The hotel was beautiful. Room was clean and spacious. It's location is fantastic, right next to the Prom and overlooking the bay. Our service was excellent. However, the day we checked out there was a big conference coming in, something... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear James, Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for your very positive and balanced feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your brief time with us. Your positive feedback is most welcome and indeed most encouraging. Particularly regarding the beautiful hotel, the super location on the promenade... More

Dublin, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The best thing about this hotel is the wonderful friendly staff. Yes, the balcony overlooking the bay is lovely and the bar is great. But the rooms are dated and shabby. The carpet is worn and the corridors are dull. The food was just okay for our evening meal and the breakfast was very disappointing. A lot of the fruit... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear ‘SK5’, Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel recently and thank you also for your feedback. I am delighted to see that you really enjoyed the hotel, the balcony overlooking the famous Galway Bay and the wonderful friendly staff – they certainly are fantastic and are commented on in this vain consistently... More

scotland
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51 reviews 51 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We had a room on the second floor with a sea view and it was great, lovely big comfy bed with coffe table and two armchairs and lots room to move around in. We only had brealfast here and it was lovely, especially the fresh fruit. Great sun terrace and consevatory and reception area with loads of parking. The staff... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear ‘doogly5262’, Thank you most sincerely for choosing to stay here in the Galway Bay Hotel and thank you also for your feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and that you will be returning at some stage in the future. Your feedback is most welcome, particularly regarding the view of the sea from your bedroom,... More

New Jersey
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We have stayed at the Galway Bay Hotel several times and it is our favorite place to visit. The hotel itself is beautiful, there is a beautiful balcony to enjoy the view of Galway Bay, there are comfortable couches in the sunroom, sitting room and lobby and we were very pleased with the food at the restaurant, pub and cafe.... More

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danmurph, General Manager at Galway Bay Hotel, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear ‘Kerry2010NewJersey’, Thank you most sincerely for returning to the Galway Bay Hotel on your holiday again this year and thank you also for this super feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. You positive feedback is most welcome and also very encouraging. All on the team would like to pass on their sincere gratitude to... More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Very friendly(32)
  • Friendly and helpful(24)
  • Great location(16)
  • Would highly recommend(16)
  • Leisure Centre(15)
  • Very good(15)
  • Sea view(14)
  • Lobster pot restaurant(14)
  • Top class(13)
  • Family room(10)

Additional Information about Galway Bay Hotel

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: $$
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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