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Our top choices for Galway Bay hotels

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Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Hostel & Bar

Galway City Hostel & Bar
2.0 star property
10.6 km from Galway Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (137)
"Everything was great . Food , people and very clean !!!"
United States
Jacob
Galway City Hostel & Bar
Restaurant
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway
4.0 star property
10.8 km from Galway Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (584)
"Very nice Hotel "
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Dean Galway
Superior Triple Room
The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse
3.0 star property
10 km from Galway Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (657)
"Found this place on Instagram and it turned out to be the best hotel I could’ve picked. It was in the perfect location, so many things all around it, so close to the Christmas festival in the train station. Really enjoyed staying the night here. 10/10 recommend for solo travelers. "
United States
Alexandra
The Snug Townhouse
Lounge
The Hardiman

The Hardiman

The Hardiman
4.5 star property
10.5 km from Galway Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (262)
"Very nice staff. Restaurant was good and location excellent. "
United States
Randall
The Hardiman
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Kinlay Hostel Galway
2.0 star property
10.4 km from Galway Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (184)
"Very helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Abbie
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Kinlay Hostel Galway
Lobby lounge
The Galmont

The Galmont

The Galmont
4.0 star property
10.7 km from Galway Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Vwry nice hotel. "
United States
David
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
The Galmont
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 24 per person)
The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
11.8 km from Galway Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (787)
"Hotel was amazing, close to Galway but far enough away to get away from the crowds. Staff were helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. "
Canada
Zachary
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The G Hotel and Spa
Deluxe Apartment | Private kitchen
Kinvara Guesthouse

Kinvara Guesthouse

Kinvara Guesthouse
4.0 star property
15.6 km from Galway Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (736)
"Staff person was great. Checked us in and was helpful with breakfast. Great stay!"
United States
Joel
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Kinvara Guesthouse
Quadruple Room
Eyre Square Townhouse

Eyre Square Townhouse

Eyre Square Townhouse
3.0 star property
10.5 km from Galway Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
"Great pubs/restaurants all within walking distance, staff were super friendly and the Accommodation itself was spotless, will definitely be back."
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Eyre Square Townhouse
City Double Room
Abbeygate Townhouse

Abbeygate Townhouse

Abbeygate Townhouse
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Galway Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (202)
"Very convenient to city Centre, easy check-in checkout "
United States
Anthony
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Abbeygate Townhouse
Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Madison House

Madison House

Madison House
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Galway Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"Definitely would book here again if I ever return to Galway. Loved the location and it was a lot easier to access than it may sound at first. "
United States
Gregory
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Madison House
Superior Triple Room
Travelodge Galway

Travelodge Galway

Travelodge Galway
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Galway Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (664)
"Very nice accommodations "
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Travelodge Galway
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine
Claregalway Hotel

Claregalway Hotel

Claregalway Hotel
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Galway Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff were nice and great location. "
Canada
Jennifer
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Claregalway Hotel
Hiking
Doolin Inn

Doolin Inn

Doolin Inn
4.0 star property
26.2 km from Galway Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (428)
"Beautiful Inn, conveniently located to all local attractions and breakfast was excellent!"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Doolin Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hotel Doolin

Hotel Doolin

Hotel Doolin
4.0 star property
25.6 km from Galway Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (192)
"Lovely hotel in the heart of town with lots of free parking out back. Quick checkin and good size, clean, warm rooms with everything you could need. It’s attached to Fitz’s pub for breakfast, dinner and wonderful live local music. Everything is walkable and the locals are beautiful. "
Australia
Marie
The price is NZ$588
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Doolin
City House | Private kitchen
7 Eyre Square Lane

7 Eyre Square Lane

7 Eyre Square Lane
3.0 star property
10.6 km from Galway Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The property was very clean and it was a great location for exploring the city. The one issue we had was with the laundry machine. "
United States
Sophia
7 Eyre Square Lane
Exterior
Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway
4.0 star property
9.9 km from Galway Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Location and staff were great - clean hotel "
United States
Lorelei
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Apartment | Private kitchen
Newcastle Townhouse

Newcastle Townhouse

Newcastle Townhouse
3.0 star property
10 km from Galway Bay
5.8 out of 10, (12)
"Really clean apartment and the rooms were all lovely with a good bit of space in every bedroom. Nice big clean apartment. The staff were brilliant, easy to get in touch with and super helpful. "
United Kingdom
Sadhbh
Newcastle Townhouse
City House
5 Eyre Square Lane

5 Eyre Square Lane

5 Eyre Square Lane
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Galway Bay
5.6 out of 10, (4)
"Owner was a bit slow to get us to check-in in time, but otherwise was super communicative. Property was simple, but clean and in a great location. I would stay here again."
United States
William
5 Eyre Square Lane
City House | Terrace/patio
6 Eyre Square Lane

6 Eyre Square Lane

6 Eyre Square Lane
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Galway Bay
2.0 out of 10, (1)
6 Eyre Square Lane
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Top Galway Bay Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

10/10 Excellent
"Great check in. Lovely staff. "
Tony 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Leonardo Hotel Galway

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Galway Bay?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Galway Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This historic area is known for its bar scene and great live music scene. You'll find 47 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Galway Bay?
Galway Bay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Galway Bay. Other good choices within a few miles include The Twelve Hotel and Connemara Coast Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Galway Bay?
Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Galway Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Galway Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Galway Bay.