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Our top choices for Galway beach hotels

A restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow patterned chairs, and a neon sign reading "Snoozles".

1. Snoozles Galway City Centre

Snoozles Galway City Centre
2.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Such a fun and accommodating place! Great hostel to stay at with friends!!!"
United States
Grace
The price is AED 517
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Snoozles Galway City Centre
A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Had a nice stay. Clean rooms and great staff."
United States
Alice
The price is AED 421
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Menlo Park Hotel
A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large framed portrait.

3. Radisson RED Galway

Radisson RED Galway
3.5 star property
Ballybaan Beg
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (407 reviews)
"Very nice rooms and excellent and friendly staff."
Canada
David
The price is AED 538
AED 611 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Radisson RED Galway
A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.

4. Skeffington ArmsHotel

Skeffington ArmsHotel
3.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (532 reviews)
"Unique and beautiful We loved this place"
Canada
Elaine
The price is AED 419
AED 476 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Skeffington ArmsHotel
A hotel with a sign that reads "HOTEL" and a Bistro Bar adjacent to it.

5. The Huntsman Inn

The Huntsman Inn
3.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (658 reviews)
"Really enjoyed this lovely, quaint hotel. Highly recommend!! Rooms were very nice and clean. Staff was terrific. Restaurant and pub were excellent. Easy bus access to Galway sights and downtown."
United States
michael
The price is AED 433
AED 492 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Huntsman Inn
A cozy cafe with a bar area, seating with a lamp, and a visible exit sign.

6. The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel
2.0 star property
Salthill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Super friendly staff. It was a great stay"
United States
Vanessa
The price is AED 234
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Nest Boutique Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a large tufted headboard, a window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

7. The Lane - Boutique Residence

The Lane - Boutique Residence
3.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (563 reviews)
"Location was perfect!"
United States
Morgan
The price is AED 344
AED 391 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Lane - Boutique Residence
A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

8. The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse
3.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (968 reviews)
"Perfect location to enjoy Galway"
United States
Melissa
The price is AED 318
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Snug Townhouse
A cozy seating area with a bench and cushions, large windows with a view of the street, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Hostel & Bar
2.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (168 reviews)
"By far my favorite hostel I’ve stayed in. Awesome staff, cool events, fantastic location. Very clean."
United States
Chelsy
The price is AED 513
AED 582 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Galway City Hostel & Bar
A modern interior with a geometric light installation, a central seating area, and a dark-toned floor.

10. The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (945 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful! We loved the spa, the drinks, the view and especially the location."
United States
Mario
The price is AED 569
AED 646 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The G Hotel and Spa
A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and stay!"
United States
Rachel
The price is AED 517
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Harbour Hotel
A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

12. Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel
4.0 star property
Attithomasrevagh
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay in excellent location. Staff,rooms and breakfast all fabulous. Would certainly stay again"
United Kingdom
James
The price is AED 480
AED 545 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Galway Bay Hotel
A balcony with a checkered floor, tables, and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a cloudy sky.

13. The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864 reviews)
"Great location and amazing gym facility"
United States
Craig
The price is AED 527
AED 598 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Dean Galway
A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a walk-in closet.

14. Hyde Hotel

Hyde Hotel
3.5 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (783 reviews)
"Great location, lovely hotel"
United States
Nancy
The price is AED 502
AED 570 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyde Hotel
A lobby with a large mural of a cobblestone street at night, a reception desk, and a seating area with a bench.

15. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway
2.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good options for breakfast. We felt safe and comfortable during our stay"
United States
Shavelle
The price is AED 466
AED 529 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kinlay Hostel Galway
A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.

16. Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel
3.0 star property
Galway City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay ,great breakfast"
Canada
Rachel
The price is AED 378
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Nox Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

17. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay"
Australia
Ian and Fiona
The price is AED 381
AED 433 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
A hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a well-lit building facade.

18. Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway
3.0 star property
Ballybaan Beg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
Mexico
Alberto
The price is AED 353
AED 401 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Flannery's Hotel Galway
A reception area with a checkered floor, a wooden reception desk, hanging pendant lights, and a stone wall.

19. The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a pretty convenient location"
United States
Max
The price is AED 475
AED 539 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Western Hotel
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LEONARDO HOTEL' and a staircase leading up to the door.

20. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay, great location in a very vibrant town"
Canada
Ian
The price is AED 553
AED 627 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Leonardo Hotel Galway
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Galway

Pool
Breakfast included

Beach hotels with pools in Galway

A balcony with a checkered floor, tables, and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a cloudy sky.
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
The price is AED 527
AED 598 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Dean Galway
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Galway

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
The price is AED 517
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Harbour Hotel
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4-star beach hotels in Galway

A Harbour Hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel
4.0 star property
Galway City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
The price is AED 517
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Harbour Hotel
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Top Galway Hotel Reviews

The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A very nice comfortable place."
William 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Ardilaun Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Galway like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its live music and entertainment choices, Galway offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.
What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Galway?
Atlantic Lodge is a top beachfront B&B with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located close to Ladies Beach. Connemara Coast Hotel is another good option to stay near the beach.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Galway?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Galway: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 43°F. Average annual precipitation for Galway is 45 inches.
What is there to see and do around Galway?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Grattan Beach or Ladies Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's live music and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions like Shop Street and Lynch's Castle. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Quay Street or Galway City Museum.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Galway?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Galway with ease. To get to Galway, you can fly into Shannon Airport (SNN), the closest major airport, which is located 40.4 mi (65.1 km) from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Galway Station.