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Galway Bay Holiday Lodge

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Aerial view
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Galway Bay Holiday Lodge

Galway Bay Lodge is a spacious holiday accommodation located close to Oranmore village in County Galway. This self-catering holiday home is an ideal base for exploring Connemara, Galway City and the Burren Region all within easy reach of Galway Bay Lodge.

The area surrounding this large holiday lodge is renowned for its natural beauty. There are many local walks in the area to explore on your next self-catering holiday in Galway.
Galway Bay Lodge Description – Sleeps 6 Situated on the shores of Galway Bay this holiday accommodation is bright and spacious and beautifully presented. The kitchen is fully equipped providing all you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday home in Ireland. This large self-catering holiday lodge has 3-bedrooms sleeping 6 guests comfortably:

Property layout – Ground floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living area with open fire
- Dining area
- Utility room for extra storage
- Bedroom 1: twin sleeping 2
- Family bathroom with bath and over head shower, hand basin & toilet

Property layout – First floor:
- Bedroom 2: double ensuite sleeping 2
- Bedroom 3: twin ensuite sleeping 2

WIFI available.

Outside Galway Bay Lodge is a large open plan lawned garden perfect for children to play and to dine alfresco in the summer months.
Local Area & Tourist Attractions Oranmore is situated on the shores of Renville Bay and is a busy village, with shops, traditional Irish pubs serving food and a variety of restaurants.

Things to do in the local area:
- Oranmore Castle
- Swing Golf Oranmore: premier golf indoor facility
- Kylmore Abbey
- Connemara National Park
- Sandy beaches on the coast of Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way.
- Visit Galway City: cafes, boutiques and art galleries,…
- Visit the Latin Quarter
- Visit the Burren
- Visit the Cliffs of Moher (25 to 35 minutes drive)
- Galway Races Festival in the summer: Irish horse-racing festival that starts on the last Monday of July every year.

IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Heating and Electricity:
This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking.

2. Security Deposit:
A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.

3. Towels:
Towel sets are available upon request at a small charge. Please contact our Call Centre or the Property Manager to arrange (you will find the Property Manager's contact details at the Arrival Info document sent to you in the final payment confirmation).

Property manager

Trident Holiday Homes

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Management fee: EUR 5.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Galway Bay Holiday Oranmore
Galway Bay Holiday Lodge Oranmore
Galway Bay Holiday Lodge Private vacation home
Galway Bay Lodge House for 6 People in Oranmore
181470
Galway Bay Holiday Lodge Private vacation home Oranmore

About the neighborhood

Map
Oranmore, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Quay Street - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eddie’s Takeaway & Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rinville Park Oranmore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Neighbourhood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glynn's Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway Bay Holiday Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Bay Holiday Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galway Bay Holiday Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galway Bay Holiday Lodge located?

Situated near the bay, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Rinville Park and Galway Bay Golf And Country Club. Galway Bay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Galway Bay Holiday Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marianne L.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with hot water issues
We stayed for three nights in this lovely home. The unfortunate part of this stay is that we barely had any hot water while we were there. We had to take cold showers based on the way the heating system worked. We shower in the evening and could get a warm show to save our lives. It made it tough at the end of a long day. Also, for the price And in today’s times, there should be WiFi access even if it is a paid amenity. It becomes difficult to plan your stay with no access to Wi-Fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Charley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I do nkt know what you mean
We woke one morning with no hot water. Our son found the water heater and turned it on and gradually we had hot water. Other than that we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My reviews on this property (Galway Bay Resort, as it is listed on VRBO, not "Goway") are mixed. The house is clean and comfortable, and located in a safe area. What we found frustrating about our experience with the property management company (Trident) was the difficulty communicating with them. We were required to call the property manager 24-48 hours to get instructions for obtaining the keys: she never answered her phone and I had to resort to emailing the company directly, who tracked her down and had her call me. I messaged her a couple of times during our stay (we had problems unlocking the doors and windows upstairs and consequently those bedrooms were extremely hot and stuffy), but she never responded. The other thing that left a very bad taste in my mouth was the manner in which the property "nickel and dimed" us... I don't expect a VRBO to provide basic supplies, but compared to other places Galway Bay Resort was very poor: there was not a single roll of toilet paper (maybe leave just one?) 1 thin pillow per bed, 1 small towel per guest, no coffee maker, and (read the fine print before you book...) no wifi??? Even though it was clean, we wouldn't recommend or return to Galway Bay Resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Janet W.

What a mess!
The property listed on VRBO had wrong information listed. There is a third party management company adding another layer of communications to deal with. Our stay was paid for in advance but before we could get the entrance code, I had to give an agent my credit card number over the phone to an individual agent so that I could be charged for electricity. This is an UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS business practice. We were not told there was no wifi available until after we checked in. DEAL BREAKER. Tho generally clean, there were no amenities that I have come to enjoy over the years from VRBO. No coffee or tea, no hand towels or bath mats in bathrooms (unsafe on tiles ), cold water in upstairs sink not working, water standing in the washing machine. Not even an extra roll of toilet paper in the bathrooms. It was the most expensive property we rented. Wished I had stayed at a hotel. I will NOT recommend this property to family or clients. VRBO not up to the warm welcoming standards I've come to expect over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gaynor G., Leeds, Yorkshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Galway 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - so overall very good. However in this day and age the house would benefit from WiFi. The shower was very poor and there was never enough hot water for 6 people. Basic essential were available - but no extras such as a coffee cafetière or egg cups. No welcome pack as promised - towels were extra and only one per person provided at extra cost. No outside furniture or a BBQ which was a shame as the weather was fabulous. We wouldn’t return to this house - as we like a few more home comforts but it was adequate for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galway Bay Lodge Renville Village
I gave check-in and communication 4 stars because of the difficulties of communicating globally and not having any prior experiences. The pictures adequately represent the property. I'm not sure I understood the utility information very clearly and I'm still waiting to see how we are charged for that. We had planned on another couple coming with us but they were unable to. There was only one day we didn't have enough hot water for both of us to shower and there are directions in the welcome folder explaining how to get a boost of hot water but it was not a big deal. I'm not sure how it would have been if there were several adults using hot water on the same day, especially since we didn't run the dishwasher or washer but once while we were there for 9 days. There is a beautiful walking path in the Renville Park. The is no Wifi unless you go to the golf club and that stunk. There is one flight of stairs which wasn't a big deal until I broke my foot at the conference I was attending; however there was a wheelchair accessible ramp going into the house. The ramp was helpful not only for the broke foot but for rolling luggage in and out as well. The weather was great, rain and all. We slept with the windows and bedroom door open to enjoy the breeze. The only thing that could have made it better was if there was a gate that opened toward the path behind the house.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

gerard c.

Memorable
Oranmore is beautiful location and condition of the home and its location outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Lindsay D.

Needs some TLC
Nice looking property in need of some TLC. Most bathroom fixtures need upgrading. A few days in off season could fix the problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Vancouver

Perfect place to stay in the Galway area
This was a great place to stay, the home was very nice with everything we needed to make a memorable stay in Ireland. It's location was perfect for visiting the Cliff's of Moher and several castle close by, which is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

RICHARD A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour en famille, logement décevant
Très bon sejour dans la région notamment pour visiter le burren, les cliffs of moher et galway. Également pour le connemaraais un peu loin. Déception quant au logement alors que la maison est spacieuse avec des commodites appreciables et située dans un quartier paisible. Déception concernant l'aménagement interieur, le manque de vaisselle et des ustensiles de cuisine très usagers ou absents. De plus, il nous a été demandé de payer l'électricité alors que ve n était pas indiqué dans le descriptif de la location. Nous avons dû acheter du bois pour nous chauffer ! Absence de wifi également un peu gênant pour organiser les visites.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

alice b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vincenzo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
idealer Ausgangspunkt für Tagesausflüge
perfekter Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison spacieuse et bien située.
Endroit idéal pour visiter les environs et marcher autour de la maison. A revoir : manque une cafetière, un saladier et couette grand lit trop petite.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Yves C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour irlandais
Maison agréable environnement parfait
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan R., Köln

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place
The house is located in a small village called Renville. It is very quiet there and you can relax very well. There is a circular path around the village and you can walk to the ocean. The house has 6 beds and three bathrooms. It is easy to get to Galway and Oranmore has everything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylviane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un nid douillet!
Endroit calme à proximité des commerces . Nécessité d'avoir une voiture... Pas de wifi... Idéal pour découvrir Les régions alentours
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019