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Galway Bay Hotel
The Promenade | Salthill, Galway, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars
limerickcouple 2 contributions
limerick
Apr 6, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Very good hotel, customer service is average. Check-in staff were very helpful, management staff when you complain (not so helpful). Food in restaurant absolutely brilliant - great choice and quality - would highly recommend. Leisure centre a joke- do not book this hotel becuase of leisure centre!

To explain we booked this hotel for a wedding anniversary and thus booked the jacuzzi suite which was supposed to have a view of galway bay. The view was out of a side window which didn't particularly impress! There was no shower becuase of the jacuzzi (which they didn't tell us when booking it). Jacuzzi was lovely - very relaxing. However jacuzzi suite was on first floor and noise from bar was very bad. When we complained about the noise when checking out management were less than helpful. In saying all that it is a lovely hotel and would stay there again for the location and the restaurant. However would not pay extra for a suite or sea view room!

  • Liked — Restaurant
  • Disliked — Leisure centre, noise
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 06, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Very comfortable old fashoinned hotel

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4 of 5 stars
allisoniain 30 contributions
London
Mar 17, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

There is something oldy worldy about this hotel which faces out to the Galway Bay.

The food isn't great but the rooms are very comfortable with free internet and the overall ambiance is comfortable.

It has a decent health club and swimming pool. I recommend it - especially as it is in such a beautiful, hostpitable part of the world.

  • Liked — Free internet, great position facing Galway Bay.
  • Disliked — The food.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 14, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Golf
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We loved it here !!

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3 of 5 stars
007Carlow` 1 contribution
Carlow`
Mar 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

From the inital phone booking to checking out the staff were friendly and eager to please this hotel is big on customer service.
2 dissapointments (1)breakfast on day one was cold (2) the swimming pool is practically in the car park so you're in full view !!
Room service was received in record time. Our room view was amazing as was the food served in the restaurant in the evening a wide variety and excellent value for money.
We did enquire about a 3 night stay in June but we could defnitley get a week abroad for the price quoted which I guess is standard for any Irish hotel however as we booked on a special offer we feel we got a great deal.
I will return (on a special offer !!)

  • Liked — Service
  • Disliked — Pool location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Spa
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Great midweek break

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5 of 5 stars
BisleyBullet 16 contributions
Surrey, UK
Feb 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Comfortable, clean hotel - ideal for a winter midweek break driving around the Galway area.
Staff are very helpful and we found the restaurant excellent, both for breakfast (the porridge is super) and for dinner.
We had a room overlooking the bay but were warm and cosy despite the howling gale outside.
The swimming pool is adequate but no more, an updated leisure area would be a big plus.
Value for money is excellent especially if you book one of the hotel's mid-week packages.
Recommended for a west coast break, can't wait to return.

  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Member since March 15, 2006
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Very nice

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4 of 5 stars
NurseMom115 49 contributions
Long Island, NY
Feb 12, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here for a wedding. View is gorgeous. Overlooks Galway Bay. Staff is friendly. Room is tiny, but comfortable. Very clean. Traditional Irish Breakfast was included and was hot and delicious.

Great for a romantic get away or honeymoon. I would stay here again.

  • Liked — gorgeous views and clean comfortable room
  • Disliked — N/A
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2003
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since February 12, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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The Promenade | Salthill, Galway, Ireland