Salthill Hotel, GalwaySalthill Hotel in Galway, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 20 of 29 hotels we score in Galway. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $311 a night (cached, not a live quote).Salthill Hotel is a four-star, 161-room hotel on the Salthill Promenade in Galway, looking out over Galway Bay and the strand. It suits leisure guests who want sea views and beach access, as well as business visitors and event organisers, with meeting rooms, wedding facilities and secure parking on site. Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, sauna, hot tub, gym, restaurant, bar and coffee shop, and special diet menus are catered for. Guest reviews rate the rooms and photos highly, with the location near the sea and transport a frequent highlight. Occasional inconsistencies in service are mentioned, and rates start at around $311 per night, so it sits at the upper end of the price range.What stands out

Sea views over Galway Bay

Pool, spa, sauna and gym

Attentive, welcoming staff

Beach access from the promenade

Watch out for

Occasional service inconsistencies

Nightly rates are relatively high

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