Rockbarton W, Galway H91 DD4V Ireland, Galway, Ireland | (888) 399-9863
Seaside location within walking distance of restaurants and
bars
Bus stop right by the hotel, with buses going to Galway’s
Eyre Square
Pleasant, modern rooms with clean, simple decor
Two lovely restaurants and a lounge bar and cafe, with live
music on weekends
Expansive fitness facilities and large swimming pool
Elegant wedding facilities can accommodate up to 450 people
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Small bathrooms
Noise from the bar might disturb some guests, especially on live-music nights
Not all rooms have great views
The 161-room Salthill Hotel is a modern upper-middle-range property located on the seafront in Galway’s Salthill area, a popular beach destination. The property is steps away from the beach, and a short walk from several restaurants and bars, though there are three lovely dining eating places on the premises, including a bar and lounge with live music on the weekends. Expansive and modern fitness facilities include a large swimming pool with sauna, steam room, and a hydrotherapy pool, as well as a well-equipped gym. Rooms vary in size but all are clean, contemporary, and simply decorated. The hotel is a popular wedding venue, with several elegant banquet suites available. Guests might also want to check out the nearby Galway Bay Hotel, which has similar offerings but is a bit pricier and more luxurious.
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Scene
Modern seafront hotel in Salthill with elegant and relaxed interiors
The Salthill Hotel is housed in a large, modern building a block away from the beach in a seaside area of Galway, from which it takes its name. Guests are greeted in a spacious lobby, where chandeliers dangle from the ceiling and a sleek cream-colored tiled floor complements a wooden front desk. The vast sitting area by the floor-to-ceiling windows is a relaxed, comfortable space with an array of couches and armchairs in varying shades of brown clustered around wooden coffee tables. The black-and-white striped carpet is a stylish backdrop to the neutral hues. Elsewhere, the vibe is a bit more formal, with huge flower arrangements on antique-style tables and a grand piano in a corner.
The hotel’s restaurants are elegant but relaxed and modern, with mostly wood furnishings and wood floors. The spacious Blackrock Bar has a beautiful bar area made of intricately carved wood that is paired with upholstered red chairs and a crimson ceiling. Potted palm trees are a bit incongruous given the locale but add fresh pops of green. Prom restaurant also leans toward the tropical, with bursts of bamboo scattered about the sunlit space and a light, playful color palette of orange, white, and tan. The hotel’s dining room is comparatively toned down and bedecked in neutral hues, with leather chairs that match wooden tables.
The hotel attracts a varied mix of guests, from leisure travelers and families seeking a beachside vacation, to the corporate set making use of the conference and meeting room facilities. Big groups for special celebrations such as weddings also come to stay.
Location
Located by the beach and seaside promenade in Galway's Salthill neighborhood
The Salthill Hotel is located in a residential neighborhood on the seafront in Salthill, a seaside area in Galway that is popular with leisure travelers. The hotel is right by the beach and the popular seaside promenade, locally known as the “Prom,” which runs along the edge of the city. There is a public park within a five-minute walk of the hotel, with several restaurants and bars a bit farther past in Upper Salthill, about 10 minutes away on foot. Leisure Land, a popular entertainment and fitness facility, is a seven-minute walk from the hotel, and the National Aquarium of Galway is 12-minutes from the hotel. The nearest bus stop is right down the street, with buses going to Eyre Square in Galway’s city center -- the trip takes 17 minutes. Salthill is a good base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and the Aran Islands.
Rooms
Pleasant, simply decorated rooms with small bathrooms
Rooms at the Salthill Hotel are clean, modern, and simply decorated in neutral hues with crimson accents and patterned carpets. The units vary in size, but all have cable TVs, tea- and coffee- making facilities, work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms can be a bit of a tight squeeze but offer ample sink space for storing toiletries, and have either shower/tub combos or walk-in showers. Views include the sea or promenade, or the courtyard. Classic Family Rooms are available and can sleep up to two adults and two children.
Features
Three stylish restaurants, expansive fitness facilities with large pool and fitness center, plus wedding venues, meeting rooms, and event space
The hotel has three places to eat: the Blackrock Bar and Cafe, which serves lunch and drinks; Prom Restaurant, which overlooks the sea (but is not open daily); and the Amber Room Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner daily. The restaurants and bar attract a local crowd as well as hotel guests, especially on weekends when the Blackrock Bar has live music (which might pose some noise problems).
The hotel's expansive fitness facilities include an 82-foot pool with six swimming lanes and a large, modern, well-equipped fitness center with great views over the pool from the floor-to-ceiling windows. There is also a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and hydrotherapy pool. The fitness center offers a variety of classes, some of which are free for hotel guests.
The Salthill Hotel is one of Galway’s leading wedding venues, with various banquet suites that can accommodate up to 450 people. The hotel also has several meeting rooms and conference space, and is a popular venue for corporate functions. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and free parking is available in the adjoining lot and garage. There is a computer and printer available for guests’ use in the lobby.
