We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Galway, Ireland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated just 2 miles from Galway city centre, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers 5-star accommodation, free parking, a golf course, and views of Lough Corrib and the dramatic West of Ireland landscape. Golfers can enjoy the 138 acre lake-side golf course, a 21-bay driving range, and golf lessons. Each room at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate features an en suite marble bathroom with power shower, free Wi-Fi, luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and a flat-screen TV. Falconry, archery and fishing are also available onsite. Enjoy a cycle around Glenlo Abbey Estate with the use of the estate bicycles, complimentary to hotel residents. The Pullman Restaurant aboard the Orient Express at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers a unique dining experience and afternoon tea is served daily. Converted into a restaurant car maintaining its original character, these historic Pullman train carriages offer two dining rooms. Palmers Bar & Kitchen, situated in the main hotel is ideal for casual dining and it has a varied menu, lively atmosphere and cosy surroundings. The River Room Restaurant boasts elegant surroundings.Show full description
A beautiful, luxurious hotel set on the Connemara coast has spacious rooms with a beautiful view of Lough Corrib. This hotel also offers a variety of activities, including golf, falconry, and dining in the Pullman restaurant. WOW!
Trendy. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. G, You Look Good to Me! An outstanding style icon on the west of Ireland hotel scene, Galway’s g Hotel has upped the style stakes even further in a dramatic one-million-euro refurbishment of its spacious foyer, signature lounges and opulent restaurant and cocktail bar. Under the direction of Choice Hotel Group Ireland, the five-star luxury destination on the edge of Lough Atalia has assumed a refreshing new look, distinguished by originality and the very distinct individual personas of its ground-floor spaces. A palette of luxurious leathers and textured fabrics, in soft taupes, greys with hints of plums, create a warm and relaxing backdrop to enjoy afternoon tea or a pre-dinner drink. The Hotel’s two other Signature Lounges have been redesigned to still evoke glamour and luxury but with a more subtle hint. Since first opening in 2005 with the pomp and ceremony surrounding its signature designer, Phillip Tracey, the g Hotel has always been a go-to place for those with an interest in fashion and design. Whilst never shying away from standing out from the crowd the g’s use of dark and light, bold colours, large scale reflective lighting and mirrors, brash artwork and imagery nodding to the Supermodels of the day, all added up to an iconic brand that strives to never be ordinary. The concept for the €1 million refurbishment was to draw inspiration from the avant garde, the diverse and the opulent and to create a distinct identity for each of the hotels’ infamous signature lounges that celebrated individuality and uniqueness. The Grand Salon known for its natural light, generous double height ceilings, views over Lough Atalia and the much photographed bespoke mirrored lighting installation by lighting designer Tom Dixon. The design team from GW Design wanted to maintain the chic and elegant atmosphere of the grand salon and for the room to have a feeling of subtle sophistication. A new jewel like cocktail bar, with a dramatic mirrored back bar display reflects the view of the Lough and the lighting installation. The g Hotel’s restaurant has been renamed GEO and has had the most dramatic alteration of the entire refurbishment. Originally two separate rooms, the design team removed the dividing wall between the restaurant and cocktail bar and has created a more spacious and open synergy between the two. GEO Restaurant opens out onto a new garden terrace completing the fresh botanical feel of the décor. A new cocktail bar now anchors the open plan room, where the walls are lined with a paradise scene of blossom with ferns, palms and leaves - a true eye catcher for guests visiting. Statement chandeliers and smoked mirrors draw the eye through the restaurant with a subtle sparkle and a palette of olive greens, and accents of coral and an abundance of greenery complete the new theme of GEO. The Pink Room evokes class and intrigue with blush pink velvets, tasselled chairs and brass accents create a luxurious feel. In contrast is the Blue Room with its colour palette of ginger, charcoal, and rich timber. A texture palette of leathers, timber and fabric wall panelling make this an inviting lounge to linger in.Show full description
A charming, glamorously designed boutique hotel in a lovely location overlooking an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean!
Elegant. Charming. Great location. In central Galway, the Park House Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with 4-star luxury. It offers an award-winning restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are decorated in warm colours, natural wood furnishings and luxurious fabrics. They feature TVs with sports and movie channels, laptop safes and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Park Restaurant offers delicious home-cooked food on its table d'hote menu. It uses fine local produce and the menu is accompanied by an extensive wine list. Guests can also relax in the award-winning Boss Doyle's Bar, which has hand-carved oak-panelled ceilings, stained glass windows and mood lighting. Galway Train Station and Eyre Square are just 200 meters away. The hotel is next to the tourist information centre where guests can book trips to Connemara, the Cliff of Moher or the Aran Islands.Show full description
This classic hotel is located in the heart of Galway, just steps from Eyre Square, and features a great mix of modern amenities and periodic furnishings.
Hip. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples.Opened January 2022. Set in Galway and with Dead Mans Beach reachable within 2 km, The Dean Galway offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and free bikes. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel features certain units that have a balcony, and all rooms come with a kettle. The rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. At The Dean Galway you will find a restaurant serving American and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Eyre Square, Galway Railway Station and Galway Greyhound Stadium. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 80 km from The Dean Galway.Show full description
A new hotel in the heart of Galway with a unique, stylish design. It has a beautiful rooftop bar with amazing views, and the cocktails and food in Sophies are lovely.
Historic property. Lovely property. Great location. Popular among women. The rooms feature a comfortable bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen chromecast TV, complimentary WiFi and press reader. In the centre of Galway, the The Hardiman is just a 1-minute walk from both the train and bus stations. The dock can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot. Gaslight Brasserie, Oyster Bar and the popular Parlour Lounge at The Hardiman are located on the lower ground floor and open daily, offering classic, tasty food. Guests can relax in the newly renovated Parlour Lounge or take a stroll around Galway City on our doorstep . Show full description
A great hotel is known for its central location, elegant decor, and historical significance. In addition, the hotel has a brasserie, modern gym, and steam room is a great retreat.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Good breakfast. The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and is situated on Galway’s Blue Flag beach. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, a massage fountain, and its AA Rosette Bay Brasserie. With bright, cosy decor, each room offers an interactive TV, free Wi-Fi, and free newspapers on request. Guests can also make use of a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests have free use of the leisure centre, which features a fully equipped, modern gym, and a sauna. Health and beauty treatments are also available. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, and the AA Rosette Bay Brasserie serves modern Irish cuisine with fresh ingredients. Harvest Cafe provides carvery lunches and homemade dishes. Free parking is available, and Galway’s lively centre and cathedral are just a 5-minute drive away. Galway Golf Club and Pearse Stadium are both only 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel.Show full description
Popular among women. Overlooking the famous Salthill Promenade, Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, this elegant hotel features a 25-metre swimming pool, a whirlpool, and a large gym. Just 1 km from Galway city centre, it is set in Galway’s beautiful countryside on the scenic route to Connemara National Park. With flat-screen TVs with cable channels, rooms at Salthill Hotel all feature free WiFi, and free tea and coffee. Rooms also include an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms also enjoy beautiful sea views. Full Irish breakfasts are served each day, and The Amber Room and Prom Restaurants serve a variety of menus all made from locally sourced produce. Blackrock Cafe and Bar offers an extensive list of drinks, wines, cocktails and specialty teas and coffees. There is also outdoor seating offering views over the ocean. Free access is provided to The Ocean Fitness Centre, which provides a 25-metre indoor Swimming pool, an 18-metre hydro pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room. There is also a fully equipped, spacious gym. Parking is available on-site for a small fee, and the hotel is located on Salthill’s coast road opposite the promenade and Galway Bay. Galway Golf Club is a 10-minute walk away, and the Pearse Stadium is 5 minutes away on foot.Show full description
Beautiful. Great views. Popular among couples. The Galmont Hotel & Spa overlooks Galway Bay and is just 200 metres from Eyre Square. It has an award-winning restaurant, Spirit One Spa and Energize fitness and leisure. Large luxurious beds have Egyptian cotton sheets and goose feather pillows. Large rooms at The Galmont Hotel & Spa all feature a wall-mounted LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. The spa centre boasts a gym, a sauna and a swimming pool, and offers spa treatments, including Elemis. In addition to a full-service spa, The Galmont features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Marina's Restaurant serves both breakfast and dinner. The Coopers Bar & Lounge has a waterfront terrace and serves an all day menu. A business center is on site at this 4-star property. This eco-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and spa services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). The Galmont is a smoke-free property. Ireland West Airport is 55 miles from the hotel and Galway Racecourse is just a 10-minute drive away. Galway city centre is 5-minute walk from The Galmont Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Cosy rooms. Great value. Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Galway’s busy city centre, The Huntsman Inn offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. This boutique hotel has a popular bar and restaurant, overlooking Lough Atalia. The modern rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities and a TV with a DVD player, along with a hairdryer and ironing supplies. The spacious tiled en suite shower rooms offer complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, The Huntsman serves an extensive breakfast menu, which includes full Irish breakfast. The award-winning restaurant prepares seasonal dishes using the finest local produce. Meals can be enjoyed with drinks from the bar, which offers a wide selection of wine and beer. The Huntsman Inn is host to live musical entertainment on Saturday evenings and boasts a quiz night on Mondays. Galway is a popular seaside destination, with beautiful beaches and a long promenade. Home to numerous shops, the vibrant city centre is home to Galway Atlantaquaria and Galway City Museum, both just 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and great affordability!
Overlooking Galway Bay and situated on Quay Street, Leonardo Hotel Galway is a 2-minute walk from St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church. It offers a restaurant and a 24-hour reception. Newly refurbished bedrooms at Leonardo Hotel Galway feature Dream beds for ultimate comfort, well lit work desk with ergonomic chair, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. They also include power showers, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. Buffet Breakfast is available, choose from cereals, hot breakfast items, pastries and healthy breakfast items. The stylish bar serves lunch, snacks and Lavazza coffee. The modern, open plan restaurant serves breakfast in the morning and dinner and drinks in the early evening. Galway Cathedral and Galway Train Station are both within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Leonardo Hotel Galway overlooks the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square and Galway’s shopping district are both within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Ideally located amongst spacious private grounds, this luxury 4-star hotel boasts a superb location in the leafy suburb of Taylors Hill, 1km from Galway city centre. It boasts free gym access and free parking for guests. A popular venue for both business executives and leisure guests looking for luxury accommodation in Galway city, the Ardilaun is close to beautiful beaches, city centre shopping, theatre and cinema, gardens and extensive outdoor activities. A haven of peace and tranquillity, Ardilaun Hotel features a superb leisure club with an 18-metre pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and high-tech gym.Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Great location. Popular among women. In Galway’s historic Latin Quarter, The House is an elegant, 4-star hotel just off Quay Square and the Spanish Arch. Set in an old stone building, The House Hotel has unique art deco interiors and modern facilities. Rooms are all individually decorated and feature soundproofed windows, flat-screen satellite TVs and laptop safes. Chic and understated. Located in the centre of Galway, The House is a 10-minute walk from Galway Cathedral and the National University of Ireland. Numerous independent boutique shops are located nearby, and Salthill and its promenade are just 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and a great location in Galway.
Great value. Popular among women. The hotel is ideally located between the buzz of Galway city and the relaxed seaside resort of Salthill. Clybaun Hotel provides easy access to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the best of the west of Ireland. The four star Clybaun Hotel is bright and spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor comfortable seating areas. Enjoy a leisurely drink in Our Bar & Bistro or a catch up with friends in the relaxed decked garden area. The leisure centre facilities include a heated swimming pool, a spacious gym with audio visual entertainment, a steam room, a sauna, a whirlpool, and an outdoor Canadian hot tub. There are also activities for adults and children. The beauty clinic offers a wide selection of treatments. Our Bar & Bistro offers all-day dining with a lunch menu and evening bar food menu. Breakfast and dinner is served in the Maritime Restaurant where both set and a la carte dinner menus are available. Free WiFi is offered in all dining and drinking areas. There is also plenty of free on-site parking. A shopping centre next door includes New Look and Next brands. There is also a sports facility to practice a variety of sports disciplines. There are many festivals or events in Galway, particularly from June through to September. The Galway Arts Festival, Races and Oyster festival are the most popular events.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Great value. The family run Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway, just off Eyre Square. The property offers limited on-site parking, spacious en-suite rooms, a restaurant and a cosy bar which hosts traditional Irish music every Wednesday & Thursday night. Consisting of three Georgian buildings, the hotel offers an old-world style along with modern facilities Rooms at the Western have private bathrooms with baths, showers and hairdryers. They also include tea/coffee making facilities. Freshly Cooked and continental breakfasts are served daily in the restaurant. 3-course evening meals are served, and guests can enjoy a carvery, a light lunch menu, and an evening á la carte menu. Fine local produce is used in all meals. The bright and spacious Western Bar has a fine selection of drinks and shows major sporting events on large screen TVs. Guests also have access to the Snap Fitness gym for a surcharge of EUR 10 per session. Please contact the property for further information. Limited on-site, valet parking is available for all guests (height restriction is 2.2m) and Galway Bus and Train Stations are within a 5-minute walk. The Bold Art Gallery, Galway Shopping Center and the Greyhound Stadium are also nearby.Show full description
Unique. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located in its own private grounds, this 4-star hotel offers spacious, elegant rooms. It is only 20 minutes’ walk from Galway’s centre and 5 minutes' walk from the nearest shopping centre. The property is within easy access from main roads, and free parking and free WiFi are available. Stylishly furnished, each room at Menlo Park Hotel includes a spacious bathroom and a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the room with comfortable Divine Duvets, satellite TV, and a welcome tray with tea and coffee. Newspapers are also available on request. The Bia Beo Restaurant serves an extensive wine list and hearty food made with fresh, locally sourced produce. The P.Francis & Son Bar and Bistro provides fresh coffees, as well as an extensive bar food menu and carvery lunch. Galway Cathedral and the Town Hall can both be reached in a 15-minute walk from Menlo Park. Galway is famous for its frequent festivals throughout the year, and Galway Bay can be reached in 10 minutes by car.Show full description
Situated on Galway's picturesque waterfront, Harbour Hotel offers modern rooms including, air-conditioning, free WiFi, bluetooth speakers and onsite car parking. Galway’s lively centre is just a 5-minute walk away. The rooms feature cable TV and complimentary tea and coffee for guests. They also provide a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Dillisk on the Docks offers a contemporary restaurant and bar for casual dining. A full bar menu is also served from 1:00 to 21:00 with live sports on large-screen TVs. The Quay Street shopping street is just 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Salthill Prom is 10 minutes away on foot. Both Corrib and Eyre Square shopping centre are a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
This contemporary hotel with leisure facilities and free parking is located opposite Galway Racecourse, just outside Galway city. Clayton Hotel Galway is close to major Galway business parks including IDA Galway Business & Technology Park, Parkmore Business Park, Briarhill Business Park and Ballybrit Business Park. All rooms and suites are air conditioned and each boasts a King Koil bed and a large flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. In the evenings, relax in the comfortable Enclosure Bar & Bistro, which serves drinks, snacks and a dinner menu made with fresh local produce. Head to the Tribes Restaurant to sample fine Galway cuisine. Clayton Hotel Galway’s leisure centre has a 20-metre swimming pool and a sauna. Service at Clayton Hotel is friendly and of a high standard. The hotel is ideal for exploring Galway and its great restaurants, pubs and shops.Show full description
Less than 20-minute walk from Galway city centre,, the modern 4-star Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is located at Headford Point. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free underground parking and a fine restaurant. The spacious rooms at the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway are decorated in warm colours. All rooms feature TV's, tea/coffee making facilities, a shower and in room safes. Baths and fridges are available on request. Wholesome breakfast is served in the Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant, which also offers international cuisine in the evenings. Light snacks can be enjoyed in a more informal setting of the Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant. In the area guests can enjoy horse-riding, fishing and surfing. The hotel is perfectly situated to explore Connemara and West Ireland.Show full description
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