Hotels on the beach in Galway County, Ireland
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Galway County. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 5 Amazing Beach Hotels in Galway County
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1 Renvyle House Hotel & Resort
Renvyle
Surrounded by private parkland on the shores of the Atlantic, Renvyle House features a golf course, swimming pool and award-winning restaurant. With cozy turf fires, there is also free parking and free Wi-Fi. With views of Twelve Bens Mountains and Rusheenduff Lake, the colorful bedrooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. The Renvyle Restaurant serves a traditional Irish menu, featuring local produce and fresh fish. There is also a cozy bar and guest lounge, offering a selection of beverages and whiskeys. The 150 acres of private grounds include sandy beaches, lakes, scenic woodlands and tennis courts. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, croquet lawn and clay pigeon shooting facilities. Set in a romantic period house, The Renvyle Hotel is located on the Connemara Loop. Surrounded by rugged coast and historical countryside, Connemara National Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away.
Address Renvyle Show on map- Heated pool
- Tennis court
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
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2 Waterfront Rest B&B Clifden
The Waterfront Rest B&B is a beach-front property located on the peaceful Wild Atlantic Way in the heart of Connemara. Rooms overlook the beautiful water and free WiFi is available in public areas. The property is recommended by Le Guide du Routard. The traditionally decorated rooms feature a private shower room with a hairdryer. The rooms also boast views across the scenic shoreline. A full Irish or continental breakfast is served in the dining room every morning. The owner of the Waterfront Rest can help arrange the day’s activities, with fishing on the coast and hiking on the hills above the bay all on the property’s doorstep. The small town of Clifden is just over 3 miles away, with the beautiful Connemara National Park reached with 15 minutes’ drive.
Address Derreen, Sky Road Show on map -
3 Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa
Ballyconneely
Offering a private beach area, Connemara Sands is located in Mannin Bay, just a 10-minute drive from Clifden. Free WiFi access is available and the property offers free parking. The rooms have tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Extras include a sofa, a desk and a safety deposit box. At Connemara Sands you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include an ironing service. The hotel is 2.5 mi from Alcock & Brown Memorial.
Address Ballyconneely Show on map- Tennis court
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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4 Breacan Cottage B&B Kinvara
Breacan Cottage B&B provides beachfront accommodations in Kinvara. Featuring sea and mountain views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Windsurfing, cycling, and fishing are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers a private beach area. Traught Beach is 1.3 miles from Breacan Cottage B&B, while Galway Greyhound Stadium is 22 miles from the property. Shannon Airport is 42 miles away.
Address Breacan Cottage, Parkmore, Doorus, Kinvara, Co Galway. H91 V2C3 Unnamed Road Show on map -
5 Galway Bay Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre
Salthill
The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and is located 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, cozy 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 center, 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 center 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.
Address The Promenade Show on map- Heated pool
- Gym / fitness center
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