The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Galway

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Galway, Ireland, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Galway because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Galway, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Galway below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Connemara Coast Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at Spiddal Road, Connemara Coast Hotel has great rooms from $223 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Galway Bay Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $214 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Galway Bay Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $214. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at The Promenade, Salthill. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Galmont Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Galway
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

We found The Galmont Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $240. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Lough Atalia Road. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The G Hotel and Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Galway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $219, The G Hotel and Spa, at Wellpark provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Salthill Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Galway
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

Salthill Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $250 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Promenade. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.9 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Clybaun Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Galway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Clybaun Hotel is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $172, and it's located at Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra. We also love the golf, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 3.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Claremount House B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Claremount House B&B because it has great rooms that start at $275. It has room service, scuba diving, hiking, golf, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Salthill Upper. Only 3.8 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love horse riding, mini-golf, private parking, cycling, and diving at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking


Menlo Park Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Galway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Menlo Park Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $172 (before taxes). It's located at Terryland, Headford Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Park House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Forster Street, Eyre Square, Park House Hotel has great rooms from $304 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and horse riding which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Ardawn House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Ardawn House which has nice rooms starting at $218. Offering room service, hiking, laundry services, golf, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 31 College Road. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, and private parking. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Galway, Westport, Doolin, Limerick, and Clifden.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Galway, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galway, Best Luxury Hotels in Galway, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Galway, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Galway, Best Hotels for One Week in Galway, Best Hotels for One Night in Galway, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Galway, Best Adults Only Hotels in Galway, Best Party Hotels in Galway, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Galway, or Best Business Hotels in Galway.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Galway?

Galway Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$205

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Galway, Ireland. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Galway, Ireland based on data from 62 hotels is an affordable $205. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Galway.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $309
  • 4-star hotels: $220
  • 3-star hotels: $184


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