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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 modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

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

1. The Snug Townhouse

Galway City Centre

AED 369

AED 419 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 bar area with a sign reading "SOPHIE'S" and a poster advertising "POWER INVEST IN YOURSELF".

2. The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 576

AED 653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. The Residence Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 521

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 hotel room with two beds, a mural on the wall, a desk, and a chair.

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

4. Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 459

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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 bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

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

5. The Western Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 445

AED 505 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 building with a sign reading "The Love" and a small outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table.

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.

6. The Lane - Boutique Residence

Galway City Centre

AED 443

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A two-story building with a cafe and steakhouse on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a white table, white chairs, a black sofa with patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, a world map artwork, a globe-shaped light fixture, and a wooden door.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

7. Eyre Square Townhouse

Galway City Centre

AED 389

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre

AED 561

AED 637 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 576

AED 653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 521

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 487

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, decorative tiles, and a statue.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Tievegarriff

AED 470

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

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

Galway Bay Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 503

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

Bar (on property)

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

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

Clayton Hotel Galway

Doughiska

AED 407

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Clybaun

AED 468

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

Salthill Hotel

Attithomasrevagh

AED 634

AED 719 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Galway

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

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 445

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 521

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 459

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway City Centre

AED 561

AED 637 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Skeffington ArmsHotel

Galway City Centre

AED 468

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL' sign on the facade.

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

Nox Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 434

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 597

AED 678 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Garden

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 557

AED 633 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 396

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with a chandelier, wooden staircase, and a mural of dancers.

A cozy interior with a stone wall, wooden flooring, and a skylight above a seating area with tables and chairs.

A grand hallway with a marble floor, a large chandelier, and a floral arrangement.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Victoria Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 568

AED 645 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Galway

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

The Dean Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 576

AED 653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

The Galmont

Galway City Centre

AED 521

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

Harbour Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 597

AED 678 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 with a prominent 'WESTERN HOTEL' sign, a stone facade, and a clear blue sky.

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 445

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Garden

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 557

AED 633 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

Menlo Park Hotel

Galway City Centre

AED 459

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway City Centre

AED 396

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with a black and white patterned floor, two tall metallic columns with greenery on top, and a reception area with a sign displaying the number 7.

A bedroom with two beds, a fireplace, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

A staircase with white balusters and a chandelier with a black shade.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with blinds, a mirror, and wall-mounted lamps.

7 Cross Street

Galway City Centre

AED 484

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 487

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A grand lobby with a central seating area featuring a tufted sofa, blue and gold armchairs, and a chandelier.

A bar area with a glass table, stools, and a decorative plant arrangement.

A cozy restaurant with wooden walls, a bar area, and comfortable seating.

A stained glass window with a geometric pattern, flanked by two leather booths and framed artwork on the walls.

The Hardiman

Galway City Centre

AED 771

AED 875 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Galway Hotel Reviews

Nox Hotel

Nox Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful and pleasant stay for this business trip. Fair price, all staff helpful and kind - would recommend!"

Eyre Square Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location Nice employees Breakfast was great Parking was as good as it gets in that area Problem: my headboard was kinda gross. I mentioned that it needs to be replaced or thoroughly cleaned"

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!"

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean and check in/out was quick and easy. Parking garage is attached to the hotel and the location is ideal for visitors looking to explore Galway. Will stay here again when in Galway."

Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Well located for city and coast, and a very comfortable hotel. Food in bistro was good and reasonably priced."

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel

10/10 Excellent

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

The Galmont

The Galmont

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Clybaun Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"Just letting you know the Clybaun Hotel’s breakfast is €17.50 or €15.00 payable at check in. Also they don’t do a continental breakfast."

Flannery's Hotel Galway

Flannery's Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent

"The room was lovely.... the restaurant was great, the bar was great... since we were traveling solo with a car, it was so nice to come back and enjoy the facilities and room. I gave it all 5 stars. Would recommend highly."

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.