A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa 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!
Wonderful SPA facilities. The Galmont Hotel & Spaoverlooks 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 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. Large luxurious beds have Egyptian cotton sheets and goose feather pillows. 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
Outstanding SPA facilities. 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. 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. 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 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 Hotel’s two other Signature Lounges have been redesigned to still evoke glamour and luxury but with a more subtle hint. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
The most beautiful and stylish spa hotel in Galway. It also has a great SPA.
Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful sauna. 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 gymaccess and free parking for guests. A haven of peace and tranquillity, Ardilaun Hotel features a superb leisure club with an 18-metre pool, spabath, sauna, steam room and high-tech gym. 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.Show full description
Amazing pool. Superb sauna facilities. 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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a sauna, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
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 gymwith 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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a sauna, a swimming pool and hammam. Show full description
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. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a sauna and a swimming pool. Show full description
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