Top Hotels in County Galway
Top Things to do in County Galway
The 10 best hotels in County Galway, Ireland
Discover the best hotels in County Galway, Western Ireland including The Western Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, Menlo Park Hotel, Clayton Hotel Galway, Delphi Resort, Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway, Screebe House, The Hardiman, Clifden Station House, Lough Rea Hotel and Spa.
Things to do in County Galway
1. The Western Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1185 reviews
The Western Hotel holds one of the most enviable locations out of all three star hotels in the West of Ireland, right in the heart of the vibrant Galway City Centre. Behind the Western's Georgian facade the hotel hosts charming en-suite bedrooms, a relaxing and intimate restaurant and a lively bar.For something extra special, The Western also provides 4 luxurious hotel apartments, just to the rear of the building. There is free on-site valet car park available for hotel guests.
Decent, but Dark and Warm
Reviewed By Rebecca BThis hotel updated and well-located. The reception could have been more welcoming and the pictures didn't reflect the room we were provided. The room had small windows and no air conditioning. This meant the room was dark and warm. We called down several times to figure out how to make the room cooler and a fan was finally sent up. Turns out, the promotional photos showing large bright windows are not of a reception or common area, as we had believed, but are of an apartment you can rent. The restaurant is, likewise, fairly dark. Overall, this place is well-located and has convenient parking, but I don't believe the trade off of being dark, warm, and not so friendly was worth it.
2. Galway Bay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5142 reviews
Voted as one of Europe's Top 20 Resorts by the prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast, the Galway Bay Hotel is situated in Salthill overlooking breath-taking views of the famous Galway Bay and Clare Hills. The hotel is only 5 minutes from Galway City and is within easy access to Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way route. Facilities include fully equipped gymnasium, pool, steam room and sauna. The Bay Brasserie offers modern style cuisine with fresh fish and local produce. The newly renovated Atlantic Bar has an informal dining experience with live music at the weekends. Complimentary wifi access in all guest bedrooms and conference suites is available also. The hotel provides an array of complimentary activities to all guests including: Wine Tasting, Aqua Aerobics and more. During school holidays the Galway Bay Hotel offers family packages that include kids camp and family activities.
Amazing Hotel
Reviewed By tekestebirhanuhI was there a number of days and their services were amazing. Especially, their foods, cooked by excellent chefs including the famous Chef Robert are delicious. I enjoyed every minutes of my stay vey much!
3. Menlo Park Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2367 reviews
Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere are key to the success of this 4 star hotel. It offers 81 quality rooms with 20 superior rooms. Food and beverage facilities include bar/carvery and full restaurant with the best of local produce.Meeting facilities onsite - only 10 mins walk from Galway centre.
Excellent hotel & staff - will definitely stay again
Reviewed By DuignadLovely hotel, lovely staff, lovely food, room was excellent - large, clean, tasteful & quiet. Loads of free parking and also electric car charging on site. Ideal positioned to get into/out of Galway quickly.
4. Clayton Hotel Galway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2733 reviews
Contemporary 4 star hotel with leisure facilities, free car parking and broadband. Located opposite the race course in close proximity to Galway City & just 2 km from Galway Airport.
Amazing time
Reviewed By Nate19987434Went into the Clayton for the weekend as part of my visit from the states, food was glorious, staff so friendly, Michael the bartender was so nice and always helpful and made the experience great, will for sure appreciate the time I spent there.
5. Delphi Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1272 reviews
From warm Irish hospitality to exquisite food, outdoor adventure to ultimate relaxation, Delphi Resort is the place to escape to, to enlighten your lust for life, awaken your senses and truly embrace Ireland's magnificent landscape and scenery, all from the comfort of the 300 acre resort. Delphi Resort is located in the heart of the scenically breath-taking Delphi Valley, near Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland. With its stunning scenic location, Delphi is a world apart and a haven for romantic getaways, special occasions, adventure-filled family holidays and wellness escapes. Situated just 10 mins from Leenane, Connemara, 30 mins from Westport and 80 mins from Galway City, Delphi Resort is surrounded by magical scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way. If looking to explore the area, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park are located just 30 mins away, with Louisburgh and Croagh Patrick just 20 mins away - making Delphi Resort the perfect base for those that want to get settled at the resort and for those that like to travel and see the sights!
Great Place to Stay
Reviewed By C6721IWilliamHWe were Recommended to this hotel by a local and we enjoyed so much. The hotel is very high standard room are comfortable very clean, and nicely decorated. ?Super breakfast with loads of different choices cozy and delicious dinner, peaceful setting plentiful activities. And the Spa are Amazing, All the staff were very friendly and helpful Jenifer was excellent and so professional super kind and great attention to special request. Nothing the whole experience was beautiful Looking forward to stay again.
6. Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1678 reviews
Excellently located on the N6, just 10 minutes drive from Galway City. Modern superior 4 Star hotel with superb Leisure Club including 20 m pool, extensive gym facilities, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. 113 spacious bedrooms including spacious family rooms featuring two double beds and single bed. Delicious food served all day in our Grain & Grill Restaurant & Q Bar. Free secure car parking on site. Regular entertainment. Voted in the top 10 family hotels in Ireland in 2017, complimentary Crafty Kids Club runs during all school holiday. IMC cinema located just across the road. Corporate rates available for business travellers. 6 conference suites on site for conducting meetings and training. Under an hour from Shannon Airport.
Club Vitae Leisure Centre, The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Reviewed By joancT4954FBI am a regular gym user at Club Vitae in the Maldron hotel Oranmore, Galway where I am at present availing of gym sessions with the wonderful trainer Louis who has drawn up an extremely well-structured, comprehensive exercise programme to help me achieve my exercise /health goals for this year. The gym is modern, spacious and extremely well equipped. I am really happy with the programme and am making great progress! The encouragement, support and guidance I get during each session is hugely motivational for me. I cannot speak highly enough of the commitment and professionalism of Louis and all the team at Club Vitae!
7. Screebe House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Screebe is one of Ireland’s finest Victorian country houses, offering unparalleled tranquillity in a beautiful setting in Rosmuc, Connemara, just 40 minutes from Galway City, Ireland. Experience the best of Connemara at Screebe House, with glorious scenery, country and seaside walks, as well as superb fishing and hunting on-site. Enjoy a revitalizing treatment in our exclusive Spa Lodge with a heated swimming pool and relax and unwind in the sauna or outdoor hot tub. Afterward, why not curl up with a book by the open fire in the living room overlooking Camus Bay. Dinner features the best of local and in-season produce, prepared to perfection by Head Chef, Max Schindler. All rooms are tastefully furnished with antique interiors and heritage decor, and boast underfloor heating in the bathrooms. We look forward to welcoming you to Screebe House. The house can be hired on a private, all-inclusive, and exclusive basis, making for a truly unique experience. - Family owned and operated - Exquisite dining experience - Your home away from home - Heated indoor pool and spa facilities - Sustainability at the core - A peaceful escape PLEASE NOTE: New Covid-19 measures to protect you and our team: Screebe House will introduce a Resort Fee of €3.00 per person/per day, which will cover the use of the spa facilities, towels, and other leisure-related amenities.
Really Enjoyed the Spa Area
Reviewed By EdenJLovely hotel with excellent service. After riding the bikes the hot tub and sauna were a welcome relief. The hotel grounds were lovely. The room had a beautiful view of the bay and was well appointed. The dinner was also excellent. It was our second favorite on the whole trip. I had their Cod entree and my husband the pork. Both entrees were delicious as was the appetize and desserts.
8. The Hardiman
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2250 reviews
Perfect Location for a short Visit
Reviewed By Denny789Excellent stay. Location was perfect. We love the vintage Train/Hotel experience. We itinerary both in hotel breakfast and room service. Both were well done. Would definitely stay there again should we visit.
9. Clifden Station House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1894 reviews
Clifden Station House is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Clifden, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Clifden Station House features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. In addition, as a valued Clifden Station House Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and a lounge that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Close to some of Clifden's most popular landmarks, such as Kingstown Connemara Ponies (0.1 mi) and Alcock and Brown Landing Site (2.6 mi), Clifden Station House is a great destination for tourists. If you like cafes, Clifden Station House Hotel is conveniently located near Walsh's Bakery and Coffee Shop, Upstairs Downstairs Cafe, and Cullen's Bistro & Coffee House. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular castles such as Clifden Castle. Enjoy your stay in Clifden!
Right in the middle of Clifden, great breakfast, great straight forward service.
Reviewed By Sunshine551948Have stayed many places around Clifden, really like the Station House. It's affordable and great service, with a cracking breakfast. Rooms are always clean and spacious, and the service of each department is spot on. When we left at 5am on our last trip, the night porter ensured we had a lovely take away coffee for our journey to Knock. It's just a great hotel in a great location.
10. Lough Rea Hotel and Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1617 reviews
Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is located in the historical town of Loughrea in Co.Galway. This modern and stylish Hotel is within walking distance from all the shops, amenities and attractions of Loughrea.The Hotel boasts 91 bedrooms with panoramic views of the town's beautiful lake, the Sliabh Aughty Mountains and the Burren. The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Wedding team are specialists in ensuring that the Bride and Groom have a wonderful day to remember. The hotel can cater for up to 300 wedding guests in the De Dannan suite: a state of the art grand ballroom. There is a range of air-conditioned meeting rooms that provide clients with the very best conference facilities available, conferences for up to 500 delegates can be accommodated. This hotel offers fine dining in their Abbey Restuarant, Relaxation breaks in the tranquility of Shore Island Spa. Enjoy light bites and delicious cocktails in the Rooftop Garden and Sky Lounge where it boasts sensational views of Lough Rea and the mountains beyond.
Extremely disappointing
Reviewed By WindsorAMStayed here whilst over for a friend's wedding and I have to say that I was really disappointed almost from start to finish. Considering the price and image of the hotel, the quality throughout was really rather poor. I had booked a deluxe double room- which turned out to be a room with two single mattresses pushed together. These would separate throughout the night which was a pain. The duvet cover didn't do up and would also come off over the course of the night. Whilst the room was clean on arrival, the cleaning during the stay wasn't great. the bin wasn't emptied, the tea and coffee not refreshed, and the bed not even made properly on one of the days. The TV didn't work which was frustrating, and the shower curtain rail was crooked and unsteady when trying to have a shower. Breakfast was included but, considering the usual quality of food in Ireland, was really very disappointing and felt like it have been loaded on from a buffet out the back. I tried to order food from room service on the first evening as I had arrived quite late, but was told that there was no food after 9pm- despite it saying on the menu that it was possible to order sandwiches at this time. Use of the spa is at an extra cost, but was fairly pointless as there was no pool or gym facilities and the facilities that were there seemed to be outdated and in need of maintenance. With all of this put together, I honestly felt like I had stayed in countless budget hotels with better facilities/standards and, considering my expectations, It was just so disappointing. The staff were lovely as I would expect from anytime I have been in the country, but they couldn't cover up the fact that the hotel itself was not up to standards.
