This charming family-run guest house overlooks Galway Bay, and offers free private parking on site. The beach is just across the street, and the city center is a 10-minute walk away. Some rooms benefit from sea views, and all have private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Decorated in traditional style, rooms at Westwinds Bed & Breakfast also come with tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided in the morning and a range of restaurants can be found in the center of the city for evening dining. The resort area of Salthill can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Westwinds is also just 5 minutes’ drive from Galway Golf Club.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • R
    Rachel
    United States of America United States of America
    Shauna was incredibly welcoming, kind, and helpful throughout our stay!
  • Asha
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfy bed and room, good location to explore both Galway center and Salthill. The breakfast was amazing! I would absolutely stay here again while visiting Galway.
  • Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    We only stayed for one night. The room wasn't big, but it was comfortably furnished, and had a kettle with tea and coffee. The beds were very comfortable, and it was great having a bathroom ensuite. The location was great, right across from the...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 509 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Shauna, I operate the guesthouse with My husband Mike, We own and run a catering company called Corrib Catering. It is the family home of my parents Paddy and Rita who purpose built, set up and operated the Guesthouse 15 years ago, they built up a fantastic business before retiring 5 years ago. They live in the house still love to interact with our guests and are on hand at all times for chat, information bookings, reservations and recommendations.

Property info

Overlooking the famous Salthill Promenade, Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, Just 12 minute walk from Galway city centre, Westwinds Guesthouse is set over-looking the best of the Wild Atlantic Way on the scenic route to Connemara and County Clare. With flat screen TVs in all rooms at Westwinds Guesthouse featuring free WiFi, and free tea and coffee. Rooms also include an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms also enjoy beautiful sea views. Full Irish breakfasts and other options are served each day, in our breakfast dining room all made from locally sourced produce. My husband Mike and I own and run a catering company called Corrib Catering, so your Breakfast each morning is cooked to order by myself. Free parking is available directly outside the house, and our Guesthouse is located on Salthill’s coast road over looking the Sea and opposite the promenade

Neighborhood info

Our neighbourhood is very safe and scenic ..you will enjoy it so much.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Westwinds Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Westwinds Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.