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Our top choices for Galway beach hotels

A reception area with a tiled wall, a potted plant, and a sign for 'The Snug Townhouse'.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a framed motivational poster, and a door leading to a room with a wooden panel wall.

A sign with the words "The Snug Townhouse" in white letters on a dark background.

A sign for "The Snug Townhouse" mounted on a building wall.

1. The Snug Townhouse

Galway City Centre

AED 338

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cozy bar area with leather seating, a fireplace, and shelves of bottles and framed pictures.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a green awning, and flower boxes above the entrance.

A harbor with boats docked and a row of buildings in the background.

A building with a green awning labeled "M. FitzGeralds" and "Live Music."

2. The Residence Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

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

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.

3. Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 519

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a vanity.

A paved pathway in a well-maintained garden with lush green grass and various shrubs.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

4. Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 461

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Lane Boutique Hotel entrance with a dark wooden door, a welcome sign, and two potted plants on either side.

A reception area with a wooden interior, a reception desk labeled "The Lane Boutique Residence," a clock, and a floral arrangement.

A hallway with dark wood paneling, a patterned carpet, and a ceiling light fixture.

A building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.

5. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre

AED 439

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and a walk-in closet.

A bar area with a sign reading 'welcome to HYDE,' bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a decorative fan.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a round mirror, a sink, a shower, and a bathtub.

6. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre

AED 522

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a bridge in the background.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a towel on the counter.

7. The Huntsman Inn

Galway City Centre

AED 435

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and modern chandeliers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.

8. The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 501

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Pool

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Beach hotels with pools in Galway

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 501

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 573

AED 650 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 479

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A grand room with a central fireplace, two sofas facing each other, and a chandelier.

A waterfront with colorful buildings, boats, and seagulls.

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, covered by a glass roof, surrounded by greenery.

The exterior of The Ardilaun Hotel with a prominent entrance, a bistro, and potted plants.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

AED 388

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A restaurant with round tables, blue and red upholstered booths, and a glass ceiling.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a marble coffee table, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, modern lighting, and a reception desk.

A restaurant with round tables, red and green chairs, and a glass ceiling.

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Clybaun

AED 431

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a tiled floor, and overhead lighting.

A hotel lobby with a grand piano, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern interior with a staircase, a flower cart, and a cart with jars.

Clayton Hotel Galway

Doughiska

AED 405

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with round tables, bar stools, and a large pillar.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spa area with a pool, wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue-tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.

Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 522

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Galway

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A paved pathway in a well-maintained garden with lush green grass and various shrubs.

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a green upholstered chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 461

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 501

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

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

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 519

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with water bottles and glasses, and a large screen at the front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 392

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple wine bottles, and bar stools.

Room

A hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a bridge in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a stone accent wall.

The Huntsman Inn

Galway City Centre

AED 435

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 479

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various food items, including muffins, fruits, and condiments.

A cozy reading nook with leather chairs, a small table, and a brick wall bookshelf.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

A neatly arranged table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate of chocolates and apples in a hotel room.

Nox Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 431

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A round wooden table with a chessboard and glasses of a golden beverage, a chair with a cushioned seat, and a fireplace with decorative panels.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 438

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic hotel with a classic facade, a bar, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and chair. There is a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A restaurant with a central table, purple seating, and green-lit windows.

A reception area with two patterned armchairs, a glass table, and a wooden reception desk.

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre

AED 468

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, green walls, and hanging purple flowers.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with a sign reading 'welcome to HYDE,' bar stools, a variety of bottles, and a decorative fan.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a dining space.

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre

AED 522

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Galway

A wine cellar with shelves of wine bottles, a dining table set with glasses and cutlery, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

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

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of lighting fixtures.

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 519

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by tiled steps and railings.

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and pendant lighting.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 501

AED 569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A paved pathway in a well-maintained garden with lush green grass and various shrubs.

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a green upholstered chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 461

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with round tables, booths, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden beams, a chandelier, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a red carpet, and a blue-lit ceiling.

A cozy interior with a wooden wall, a colorful abstract painting, and a seating area with tables.

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 573

AED 650 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel building with a curved glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "Maldron Hotel".

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with water bottles and glasses, and a large screen at the front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 392

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Garden

A hotel with a prominent sign, a well-lit entrance, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 555

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

A round wooden table with a chessboard and glasses of a golden beverage, a chair with a cushioned seat, and a fireplace with decorative panels.

A chessboard on a glass table with two glasses of whiskey, a fireplace, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 438

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with a bar, wicker chairs, a bicycle with a basket, and ornate wall sconces.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a prominent glass facade, and a waterfront location.

A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables. There are decorative hanging lights above the tables.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a stone wall on one side.

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 479

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A glass table with a bottle of champagne, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses on a balcony overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A grand room with a central fireplace, two sofas facing each other, and a chandelier.

A waterfront with colorful buildings, boats, and seagulls.

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and chandeliers.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, covered by a glass roof, surrounded by greenery.

The exterior of The Ardilaun Hotel with a prominent entrance, a bistro, and potted plants.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

AED 388

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Galway Hotel Reviews

The Galmont

The Galmont

8/10 Good

"It’s convenience , very close to bus tours and downtown Galmont and Dining options . Also Loved the water views."

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. Our room was spacious and clean. The bed was firm. We had waters, tea and biscuits waiting for us in the room. The towels were luxurious. We would definitely stay here again."

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel

8/10 Good

"Good value well maintained"

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Employees were amazing(Hanna)! Very convenient to everything"

Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good breakfast and lovely bar. Excellent location along salthill prom."

Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice place to stay why you’re in Ireland"

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Clybaun Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is a bit of distance from downtown Galway. The hotel itself, fantastic!! Breakfast buffet is highly recommended, many options, hot & always replenishing. The gym was dynamite, multiple floors with new & old gym equipment. The Courtyard restaurant had great offerings & very delicious. Mollie, was unbelievably helpful, a pure delight to deal with. She made our stay much better & always there to help out."

The Ardilaun Hotel

The Ardilaun Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a gorgeous property from walking down the entrance to the gardens to the foyer the cosy little snugs everywhere. The room was amazing and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The food at the bistro was delicious. The breakfast was on point. Enjoyed the leisure centre so much. The whole stay was a real treat!"

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.