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Our top choices for Galway beach hotels

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

A modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

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.

1. Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 519

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

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.

2. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 573

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre

AED 540

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

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

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

4. The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 496

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Garden

A modern bathroom with white tiles, a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

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

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

5. Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 555

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

6. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 396

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink with a mirror above, and a shelf with towels and toiletries.

7. Nox Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 431

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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.

8. Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 423

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

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

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

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 496

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

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 651 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 spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A lush garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with large windows.

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

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

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

A room with a marble table set for tea, surrounded by plush armchairs, a view through a large window, and a modern lamp.

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

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.

Bar (on property)

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

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

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 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 buffet with various food items and drinks.

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.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 423

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

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

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

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 496

AED 563 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 modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

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.

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 gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

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

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 396

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables, red chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

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 spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

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

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign on the facade.

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

A hotel with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 428

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A room with two floral-patterned armchairs facing a glass table with a vase of flowers. Large windows with red frames offer a view of the outside.

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

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

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 540

AED 613 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 modern lounge area with a blue armchair, a black floor lamp, and a brick wall.

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.

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.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant landscape.

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

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

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 496

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 423

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, a checkered floor, and a view of buildings.

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 651 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 gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a television on the wall.

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

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 396

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Garden

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

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

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 555

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with water bottles, a lamp, and a view through large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.

The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 428

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outside.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Connemara Coast Hotel

Galway

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A lush garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with large windows.

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

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

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

AED 388

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Galway Hotel Reviews

Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel

8/10 Good

"On the minus side: Location is in a semi industrial area so not close to Galway shopping and nightlife. Internet connection was not working so front desk gave me an admin password. Coverage was spotty. On the plus side: restaurant was very good and breakfast was excellent selection. Hotel was clean but hallways are very dark."

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."

Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Was very nice in all around ways."

Eyre Square Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All was fine."

The Galmont

The Galmont

8/10 Good

"Clean room and convenient to town."

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"They were great trying to help make us comfortable. The air conditioning unit was broken and it was extremely warm the week we were on site."

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!"

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice. Was close to downtown Galway."

Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location and wonderful service. ."

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.