We paid for beach view and was partial view at best. Hotel is aging and its showing. The shower head is awful. The tub was replaced with retrofit making it extra tall and narrow.
Location is near beach but much further from downtown shopping, dining, pubs.
Staff wasnt friendly and upon hiking back we took the grand entry steps only to be not let in by staff. They simply looked at us and point to go around building. Why have a grand staircase entrance facing the beach?
Upon check in and entrance we did receive a VERY nice treat of chocolate strawberries and chocolates with a "welcome" scribbled on the plate in chocolate sauce. Was a nice touch.
Upon leaving we asked for a couple more waters they provide in rooms. Not possible is what we were told.
Overall, I'd suggest looking elsewhere to stay in Galway.