A great stay at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.
Galway Bay Golf And Country Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
University of Galway - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
Eyre Square - 24 min drive - 19.8 km
Quay Street - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Gort Station - 27 min drive
Craughwell Station - 29 min drive
Athenry Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Cooper's Bar And Lounge - 18 min drive
Hyde Bar - 18 min drive
Radisson Red Galway - 14 min drive
Dillisk On the Docks - 18 min drive
Top Shelf - 17 min drive
About this property
The Hawthorn By Galway Bay
A great stay at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.
At a glance
Hotel size
114 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free uncovered onsite valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Water dispenser
What to do
Pro golf lessons
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Golf caddy on site
Golf cart on site
Golf clubs on site
Facilities
Health club
Golf course on site
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Golf clubhouse on site
Golf pro shop on site
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Chef
Meal delivery service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
The Spa at The Hawthorn has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 35 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property class
This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (21-min drive) and Claudes Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Hawthorn By Galway Bay and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Hawthorn By Galway Bay also has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near The Hawthorn By Galway Bay?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Hawthorn By Galway Bay like?
The Hawthorn By Galway Bay is located a short 8-minute walk from Galway Bay.
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Reviews
The Hawthorn By Galway Bay Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
10
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2026
Wonderful room, terrific staff, everything about this property went above and beyond our expectations.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2026
I would happily go back and spend a week here. It is a beautiful and unique hotel and the attention to detail in the materials used and decoration were probably the best I have seen anywhere in the world. I can't say enough nice things about how wonderful this hotel is.
I have read some other reviews and here's my take. This is really nitpicky feedback that is only meant to help take the hotel from a 9 to a 10.
The staff are lovely. Seem to be a lot of local young people and it's clear some are new to the service industry but I think it's part of the charm. Ireland is full of friendly people who love to chat and this is reflected in the staff. Don't expect big city, big hotel type of service from everyone there. You will get great service but there might be a few people who are still a little green.
The food in the hotel is better than the golf club. It's clearly not supposed to be the same but it could be a little better. Hamburgers are so easy to make from scratch - that is one example of something that could be better. But it's nice to have a place to get simple sandwiches or a scone.
We loved the food in the Oyster Catcher. I like to eat things I can't make at home and the flavors in all the Japanese dishes we ate were complex and delicious. We also enjoyed chocolates and tea in the library.
The shelves were in the way of the mirror - hard to do my hair.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2026
Beautiful hotel with great service.
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6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2026
New hotel. Potential. But everything painfully slow. Drinks 15 to 20 mins in bar. Even a glass of water. No mini bar in room. Or drink menu for room service. We drove to lidl in the town to stock up on condiments for room. Would recommend this process.. .. Hotel no where near worth the price.
Stuffy, boring, slow.. But friendly and want to help. Sometimes over enthusiastic. But have no knowledge or training. Breakfast is tasty but slow..and staff have no knowledge, even what the selection of pastries meant. Staff are all young and that is admirable. But they need training and management.. They need to loosen up and be less formal..the service is not there and its uncomfortable having to wait and wonder did they just forget, every single dealing .? breakfast we were asked would we like a selection of toast? Whatever that is. But 25 mins later it arrived. Wine at meal took 15 minutes into meal to arrive. Coffee in room is a filter system without any instructions. Coffee is inside a tea bag. Bit you tear open this apparently .. All in all..very far from five star.. Maybe 2 star service. The fact that you are in middle of no where with such poor facilities and service. Leaves you trapped. They need to loosen up and have quick access to coffee and chocolate or sweets.. Maybe vending machines would work. They provide water and crisps in room. That's it. Forget about the bar service.. Go next door to golf bar and order at bar. Dont sit down and wait. We could not wait to leave.