Galway Bay Hotel

At Galway Bay Hotel it is the little touches that allow us to create the perfect moments for your wedding day to mark the beginning of your life together.

The spectacular views over Galway Bay and the Clare Hills are perfectly complemented by a luxurious and charming venue for your wedding day.

The Lettermore Suite accommodates between 180 and 400 guests in tasteful and stylish luxury while the more intimate surroundings of the Ballyvaughan Suite are perfect for between 120 and 225 guests.


Our suites are elegantly and tastefully decorated in warm tones of cream and burgundy and come complete with mood lighting and full audio visual equipment. Both banqueting suites can be customised to your individual preferences with chair covers, sashes and co-ordinated centrepieces and we would be delighted to discuss any additional features or themes with you during your wedding consultation.

Our experienced Wedding Management Team will assist you in organising your Wedding Day, attending personally to all details from the first enquiry right through to the end of your memorable reception.

'Best 4 Star Hotel'
Over 50,000 visitors to Ireland voted Galway Bay Hotel as the 'Best 4 Star Hotel' in the country, not only once but on three separate occasions. Winning this coveted title is due to the exceptional standards in all aspects of the hotel and the service provided.

'Best Cuisine'
In recent times Galway Bay Hotel has achieved the coveted award of 'Best Dinner in Ireland'. This achievement is a true testament of the consistently high quality of cuisine offered throughout the hotel.


'Best Wedding Venue'
In recognition of its reputation for excellence as a wedding venue Galway Bay Hotel was short-listed for the title of 'Best Wedding Venue’ in the West of Ireland' by 'Weddings Irish Style'.

'Best General Manager'
General Manager, Dan Murphy was awarded 'Hotel Manager of the Year' by the Irish Hospitality Institute.

'Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award'
Galway Bay Hotel recently won a 'Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award'. This prestigious award is a reflection of the consistent level of service provided to all customers across all levels.

'Optimus Award of Excellence'
The 'Optimus Award of Excellence' is awarded to businesses who display a strong results orientation, a passionate customer focus, a commitment to performance measures and an enthusiasm for continuous learning and innovation. By achieving this award at the next level it proves that the Galway Bay Hotel is committed to exceeding customers' expectations through continuous improvement. The team at Galway Bay Hotel is delighted with this prestigious accomplishment as it is reflective of all their hard work and dedication throughout the years.