Salthill Hotel - Galway

Leisure-focused seaside hotel with award-winning fitness centre on Galway Bay

Leisure Centre

The Ocean Fitness Health Club at Salthill Hotel offers complimentary access to a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, an 18-metre hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room. The club has a comprehensive gym with fitness classes and personal trainers available for guests. Additional facilities include a hot tub/Jacuzzi and direct beach access for swimmers and sunbathers.

Dining

Two award-winning restaurants, The Amber Room and Prom Restaurant, serve menus made from locally sourced ingredients. The Blackrock Cafe and Bar offers drinks, wines, cocktails, and specialty coffees with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean. Full Irish breakfasts are served each day, and the hotel accommodates special diets including gluten-free options.

Accommodations

Spacious rooms at the Salthill Hotel are designed for families and large groups, with some offering sea views of Galway Bay and the Clare Hills. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable channels, en-suite bathrooms with hairdryer and toiletries, and free tea and coffee. Family rooms provide extra space and a mini fridge, and the hotel offers a mini vault for valuables.

Location & Activities

The Salthill Hotel is situated on Salthill Promenade, a 20-minute walk from Galway City Centre and near the Spanish Arch and Connemara National Park. Guests have direct access to Salthill Beach and the promenade, with a bus stop outside the hotel providing service to the city. Nearby attractions include Galway Golf Club (10-minute walk) and Pearse Stadium (5-minute walk).

Family & Events

The Salthill Hotel offers children-friendly amenities and activities, including a kids' menu and a dedicated wedding manager, Valerie, who handles destination weddings. The hotel has flexible spaces for event hosting and weddings, with a ballroom overlooking Galway Bay. Parking is available on-site for a small fee, and the hotel provides luggage storage and tour desk services.

• Leisure Centre: 82 ft indoor pool, 59 ft hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, gym
• Dining: Two award-winning restaurants with locally sourced produce, ocean views
• Rooms: Spacious sea-view rooms, family rooms with mini fridge
• Location: Salthill Promenade, 20 min walk to Galway city, direct beach access
• Family & Events: Kids' menu, dedicated wedding manager, ballroom overlooking bay
• Nearby: Galway Golf Club (10 min walk), Pearse Stadium (5 min walk)