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The Promenade, Galway, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars
Ambarish   7 contributions
Limerick, Ireland
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel even after reading some bad reviews of this hotel just for the sake that i wanted to be near the Salthill promenade. After spending the weekend (20-21 June, 2009) with my wife, I realized that i was not wrong. Hotel location was awesome (with also a bus once you step out of the hotel), nothing could... more

Nice Stay
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4 of 5 stars
aaaaaunnown   2 contributions
ie
Dec 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

I had very good stay in this hotel. Rooms spacious and clean. Staff helpful & friendly (some foraigners but with fluent English). Amazing view - especially in the morning - if you will be staying there you cannot miss sun rise over the prom!!! Can't believe previous reviews was for the same hotel. I think some people expect too much... more

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1 of 5 stars
TheHotelGuyIreland   1 contribution
Ireland
Oct 23, 2008

We stayed in this hotel in it's early days and really enjoyed it. Clean, large rooms and friendly staff. Last summer we decieded to do the same and were horrified at the state of the place. Dirty, dirty, dirty hotel!!! We had booked for two nights but decided to just stay for one as we had a young child and... more

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2 of 5 stars
alansaeranbini   1 contribution
Seattle, Washington
Apr 25, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The rooms in this hotel were incredibly outdated and crummy. The carpet was stained, the couch was stained, it smelled of stale smoke and the bathroom plaster was coming off the walls. We found hairs in our bed and requested new sheets, which were delivered. Quite a shame, being that this hotel is right on the water. It should have... more

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4 of 5 stars
tanya81   10 contributions
UK
Mar 27, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Me and my boyfriend stayed in the Waterfront hotel over the Easter weekend and had a great stay. We booked a 3 night package which includes 2 dinners. The hotel room was very large and comfortable and it was nice to have a balcony looking over the seafront. The food in the restaurant was very nice. (Very large portions). The... more

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4 of 5 stars
waffle08   2 contributions
waffle08
Mar 23, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples

Stayed for the bank holiday weekend. If you stay here, try to book a penthouse suite if one is available, view over Galway bay is stunning and the rooms are very spacious, perfect for a family. Food was lovely and the staff were friendly and helpful. Right on the promenade , beside leisureland and seapoint. more

Awful place!
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1 of 5 stars
CosmicGirl07   1 contribution
Scotland
Jul 26, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

My husband and I were quoted 650 euros for 3 nights at the Waterfront hotel....we decided to splash out (being on holiday and all) and were led to believe it was going to be an amazing luxurious stay!!! It is far from it.... The room, which reminded me of a very bad student halls of residence, stank of dampness and... more

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1 of 5 stars
tracyeau   11 contributions
Geelong Australia
Oct 19, 2005
4/5 found this review helpful

Didn't like this hotel at all. Stayed with husband and 2 kids for one night only. Paid 100 euros for 'penthouse' suite. Huge rooms, but smelled musty. Bathrooms very musty and not clean at all. Had to request extra towels and pull out sofa was not made up. The 'restaurant' attached to the hotel Kitty O'Sheas was disastrous!! Really unsuitable... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dublin, Ireland
Aug 15, 2005
3/4 found this review helpful

I stayed for one night in the Waterfront and unfortunately didn't find it as special as the other reviwers. I had requested an early check which was accommodated very efficently but when we arrived, the room we were allocated stank of stale smoke, even though I'd requested a non smoking room. As the hotel was booked out there was nowhere... more

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4 of 5 stars
pglohan   11 contributions
Orlando, FL
Feb 27, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

This is a great hotel, good value with an excellent view of Galway Bay. We stayed two nites and found it exactly as advertised. The Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Kitty OShea's bar is fun, the bartenders full of chat and friendly. We suggest you rent a car, as Taxi's are not that plentiful and buses not regular. more

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Address: The Promenade, Galway, Ireland