Galway Bay Area - Salthill B&Bs

Many people ask about B&Bs at Salthill, the resort suburb just a mile west of Galway City. Indeed there are hundreds of choices. Here are a few to whet your appetite. The places featured below offer all rooms with private bath/shower (en suite) unless otherwise noted.

PRICE KEY
B&B per person per night

- under 50

€€ - 50 to 75

€€€ - 75 to 100

€€€€ - 100 to 150

€€€€€ - over 150


 

Atlantic Sunset, Coast Rd., Genetian Hill, Salthill, Co. Galway, tel. 091-521425. Situated just over a mile west of the center of Salthill, this villa-style B&B home is set amid well-tended gardens on high ground overlooking Galway Bay and a bird sanctuary. Hosts David & Rita Lenihan offer 4 non-smoking guest rooms, in double or triple configurations, and each with TV and hair dryer. It is a quiet and appealing place, ideal for watching the sun set over Galway Bay. Closed: Dec. & Jan. €

Carraig Beag, 1 Burren View Heights, Knocknacarra Road, Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-91 521696; email: thelydons@eircom.net. With a name that means “little rock,” this handsome two-story red brick B&B is just off the main road (and the sea front). It is on a corner and surrounded by lovely gardens in quiet residential setting and next to a bus stop for the 10-minute ride into Galway City. Host Catherine Lydon offers 4 non-smoking guest rooms, each with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee-maker (electric blankets, iron, or garment press available on request). € Web site: http://www.dirl.com/galway/salthill/carraig-beag.htm

Cashelmara Lodge, 3 Cashelmara, Knocknacarra Cross, Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-520020; e-mail: cashelmara@eircom.net. Located on high ground on the western end of Salthill about two miles from Galway City, this non-smoking B&B house overlooks Galway Bay amid a row of appealing B&Bs. Hostess Christina Fahey offers 4 luxury rooms, each with TV, coffee/tea-maker and power shower in the bathroom. Closed: Dec.-Jan. € Web site: www.salthill-galway.com

Marless House, Threadneedle Rd., Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-523931; e-mail: marlesshouse@eircom.net. This Georgian-style B&B house stands out on a quiet residential road at the west end of Salthill. It is just off the main traffic route, across from the Promenade overlooking the bay and less than 2 miles from Galway City. Hostess Mary Geraghty offers 6 non-smoking guestrooms, with extra comforts such as electric blankets, hair-dryer, coffee/tea-maker and in-room TV. Closed: 20 Nov. to 13 Jan. € Web site: www.marlesshouse.com

Roncalli House, 24 Whitestrand Avenue, Lr. Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-584159; e-mail: roncallihouse@eircom.net. With palm trees outside, this modern B&B home has a tropical air as it sits on a quiet residential street across from the bayside Promenade. It is at the east end of Salthill, making it convenient to Galway City (I km walk). Hosts Tim and Carmel O'Halloran, who have won awards for their breakfasts, offer 6 non-smoking rooms with modern comforts. € Web site: www.roncallihouse.com

Rose Villa, 10 Cashelmara, Knocknacarra Cross, Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-584200; e-mail: kevin.ohare@ireland.com. Nestled on high ground amid a quiet street lined with B&Bs at the western end of Salthill about two miles from Galway City, this luxury B&B home overlooks Galway Bay and a bird sanctuary. Hosts Kevin and Maire O'Hare offer 4 non-smoking guestrooms, each with TV and coffee/tea-maker. Closed: Dec. & Jan. € Web site: www.salthill.org.

Rusheen Bay House B&B, 8 Cashelmara, Salthill, Co. Galway; tel. 091-520729; email: rusheen@indigo.ie. Nestled amid a row of appealing B&Bs on the western end of Salthill about two miles from Galway City, this non-smoking B&B overlooks Galway Bay. Guests can enjoy the view from a conservatory sitting room off the breakfast room and also from an upstairs balcony. Hostess Anne Buckley offers 4 luxury rooms, each with TV, coffee/tea-maker and hairdryer (two rooms have bay windows with water views). € Web Site: www.rusheenbayhouse.com

Sea Breeze Lodge B&B, 9 Cashelmara, Salthill, Co. Galway, tel. 091529581; email: seabreezelodge@upcmail.ie. As its name implies, this modern purpose-built B&B faces Galway Bay in an area lined with B&Bs in western Salthill. Host Freddie offers 6 guest rooms, all with orthopedic beds (some are king-size, others are triples or twins), and rooms in the front have views of Galway Bay. Each room has TV, hairdryer and coffee/tea-maker. The breakfast menu is extensive. € Web site: www.seabreezelodge.org

 



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