Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed
Located in a prestigious location on the waterfront right in the heart of the city centre surrounded by restaurants, pubs and shops. It has breath-taking views of Galway bay throughout the full length of the master bedroom, living room and kitchen. It is the ultimate in Galway living.
Overlooking Galway Harbour. Located 150 meters away from the main shopping street of Galway city "Shop Street" while the centre of nightlife activity in Galway "The Latin Quarter" is 100 meters away.
Marble, wood, glass and chrome combine to express a striking contemporary look to the Finest apartment Galway has to offer. It features a full length balcony overlooking the Harbour giving breath-taking views throughout the apartment, A Canopied outdoor area with stunning views. Professionally decorated, the apartment features remote control lighting and under floor heating.
On entering the apartment you are hit at once by the magnificent view out over Galway bay enabled by the floor to ceiling windows and doors running the full length of the apartment, combined with its high ceilings, it gives a very light airy feeling. The apartment has cream marble flooring throughout, with full marble bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. A whole host of In-house entertainment to keep the whole family occupied, 4 TV's with Virgin Media satellite connections, Playstation consoles, high speed wireless internet access, pool table and table tennis table. The glass dining table makes a romantic dinner for two a joy while being equally at home for a dinner party. For the long summer days there is a barbecue on the balcony.
Accommodation consists of one large super king size bedroom with en-suite and the bathroom with a separate multi-jet power shower. The Super King size bedroom can be made into three single beds or a super king bed and a single on request. There are a further three double bedrooms. There are two double sofa beds in the living room.
The apt has a south facing balcony running its full length facing the water which can be accessed from the Master bedroom, Living room and Kitchen, it is a perfect space to relax and enjoy the Atlantic views or entertain friends. Ideal for a stay in Galway be it for a couple of nights or a month. We offer a service of procuring any food & drink provisions you require. Send us a list and we will ensure that its waiting in the apartment ready on your arrival. Secure gated parking available for one car included in rate with additional spaces available both covered and uncovered in a parking area right outside the building. Apartment is very secure with a key card needed to enter the building from the street and a code to gain access to the top floor.
All linen and towels provided. We provide you all the amenities that you need to enjoy your stay. It's the little touches that matter the most, we think. Ireland's a rainy country, so we've provided umbrellas for your convenience. We provide a guide to recommended attractions & activities available in Galway, food delivery options, restaurants, bars and a gym.
Any special requests are welcome, we really wish to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On the balcony only.
* There is a “Minut” noise level monitoring device in the rental"
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Galway
Located in Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Druid Theatre and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quay Street and Shop Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Galway Arts Centre, or check out an event or a game at Galway Greyhound Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Is The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed ?
As of 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed on 5 May 2026 start from NZ$1,387, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Finest Apartment in Galway - Luxury Penthouse - City Center Location -4 Bed located?
This family-friendly Galway apartment building is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Bold Art Gallery and Quay Street. Hall of the Red Earl and Druid Theatre are just steps away. Galway Station is 5 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location , our host was amazing and was very kind with showing us the home and suggestions for the town. Very thoughtful with breakfast for us after our long trip. Alan was the best host we have ever had at a VRBO
The place was beautiful the host was so generous. They bought us snacks and breakfast food for the morning of our arrival. Even went out of their way to take my son's clothes to the laundromat to have them dried since my son accidentally adjusted the setting on the dryer. I don't think I have ever had a host do as much as they did for us.
The house was lovely, really liked it, I think it would be a good idea to put some instructions for appliances as I was a bit confused with the oven, jacuzzi and lights as I had never seen those kind of rubber button lights but that's more so because I didn't want to bother Alan. Alan was a good host, very reasonable and respectful and the house was clean and had complimentary food. Overall id probably give it a high 4/5 or a low 5/5. That's mostly based on price though if it was a bit more reasonable it would definitely be 5 star.
This Galway Apartment was in a perfect location for our family. Close to all the restaurants and shopping and amazing harbor views! Traveling around Ireland I had horrible WiFi reception but the hosts were amazing and accommodating with giving us check instructions as well as checking in with us. They went out of their way with all the amazing extras!! Very comfortable furniture- this apartment had absolutely everything we needed for convenience and comfort!! We highly recommend!
Location was great, Lisa & Allan was very professional & check in was fab, we struggled with room as a group of 12 but would return with a smaller group
Kelly R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
JOANN M.
29 August 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This was not a luxury apartment. The location and view was great, but the apartment was just okay. It was hot during our stay and a few of the windows were inoperable making it hard to sleep. The washer/dryer took hours to run and clothes were still damp. We were disappointed with our stay
JOANN M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
The apartment is exactly as pictured. The windows are all functioning as they should, a few were a bit stiff but our maintenance has oiled them. The washer/dryers here do take a few hours to run and are not as quick as the ones in the US. The machine itself is quite new and a wash and dry cycle runs in about 3 hours. There are different settings to run the dryer for longer also if needed.
Wonderful location easy walk to Latin Quarter for food, drinks, shopping and fun. Bring your own shampoo and shower soap . Total of 4 bedrooms with one king and the rest doubles.
Wonderful property, great location and outstanding communication from Sandra, Laura & Alan. Only thing is I wish we could’ve stayed in Galway longer because we had such a wonderful time and stay! Thank you & Cheers!
My family and I had a great stay in Galway. There were 7 of us in total and the apartment had plenty of space for all of us to be comfortable.
The location is fantastic. Just a few minutes walk from the train station, and right in the heat of Galway! Shops, supermarkets, everything in a right there. The view of Galway Bay is amazing!
We will definitely be back when when we return to Galway!
I stayed in this penthouse three years ago with another family and it was amazing so we decided to go back this Christmas. The location is great and the communication with the rental agent is also excellent. The place needs some TLC. It needs a repaint and there's a lot of outstanding maintenance including the front door that brings the overall look of the place down. For 1400 for one night the owner should be able to afford to do some ongoing maintenance to keep the five star reviews rolling in.
We stayed here for one night on a family vacation to Ireland. We had 10 people (two families) and fit perfectly. There are four rooms. One has four beds - great for kids. One has a queen and twin, another a queen, and the last a queen and twin. All comfy. There is an amazing balcony to watch ships come by. And perfectly located. Getting in was easy and communications were great. We wished we had stayed there longer.
The apartment is in ideal location to Galway city, overlooking docks. It’s big and spacious to comfortably fit extended family. Its ‘luxury’ status has probably seen better days with many features of interest either not working or no manual/ guides to support you in getting them to work. If you are looking for a high end finish keep looking, if you are getting people together, exploring Galway this is your spot.
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sheri H.
15 August 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Not ideal for couples
While the condo has quite a bit of space, the beds were small and uncomfortable. Only the master has a king bed. Overall, the furnishings were dated and lacking. The advertisement gives the appearance that condo is luxurious but in reality it is just average. Location was great and if you are just a family with two adults and kids, it will work just fine. However, for multiple couples, you would be better off getting hotel rooms.
Sheri H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
arthur f.
9 October 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Dated Condo
Sleeps 8 but living space supports 6. Other than master bathroom the second bathroom is very small. With limited living space don’t understand the presence of a small pool table in main living area.
We had a lovely stay in Galway! Amazing views of the harbor. Easy walking to all the shopping areas in Galway. Great restaurants and coffee shops close by. Wonderful morning walks along the bay.
We had a group of 11. 14-76 year olds in our group and I would say that the futons were too small and uncomfortable for the teenagers and adults. Perfect for young children. We ended up having two kids sleep on the couches and one sucked it up on the futon. It sleeps 8 adults comfortably, just be aware that anymore adult sized people than that aren’t going to have comfortable sleeping conditions.
This however did not hinder the fun of anyone in the group and we had a lovely time! I would highly recommend this place. It’s clean, well appointed, and close to everything. The host was lovely and very helpful with getting us checked in. Even messaged to make sure we were all good.
We stayed over Christmas. We arrived Dec 23rd and had a very easy checkin process.
The first thing we noticed was the long black hair in the bathtub. Then dirty duvet covers - no sheets. There was so much hair inside the bed it was obvious the linens were not washed. They couldn’t fit in the tiny washing machine. We used the extra /hopefully clean duvet covers and blankets. I sent a text message to the women who checked us in to let her know.
Christmas Eve. The woman who checked us in messaged me and asked that we communicate through WhatsApp. I told her we found a workaround for dirty linens and no need to ruin her Christmas. We could deal with this after.
That night, we found bugs/silverfish in the big bathroom. We had not seen any bugs up to that point. There was no bug spray and the stores were closed. We tried vinegar and found the floors were filthy as the towel we used was black.
I messaged the host. No reply.
Christmas Day. We saw silverfish in the living room as well as the bathroom.
My daughter’s new white Christmas socks were black after wearing them inside for a few hours.
There were dirty dishes in cabinets. Plates with food on them!! Not dried on food but bits of food.
I messaged the host again.
Dec 26 - bugs everywhere! When we sprayed bug spray we found a balloon, and a pill along with layers of dirt under/along furniture.
The apartment is outdated and dirty. Host never replied. I reported listing to VRBO.
michelle c.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
We provide 24/7 phone support and any issues we will do our best to resolve within 2 hours or less. We aim for a top-class service and standard of accommodation with everything working as it should and the apartment is professionally cleaned prior to each check in. The issue here was the guest felt they paid too much as they were a small family and felt they deserved a refund. You can read all other reviews and note our exceptional 9.4 rating. We receive high cleanliness ratings – there are no bugs in the apartment and all linen is professionally dry cleaned prior to each check in. The apartment is exactly as per the images.
Nineteen Minnesota family members traveled to Ireland and we had 3 separate apartments. I stayed here with my son, 2 daughters and their husbands. It is a beautiful space, tastefully decorated and well stocked with everything we needed. The location is fantastic and we so enjoyed walking to shops, pubs and restaurants as well as watching the ship traffic in the port. Our host/ contacts were extremely helpful and responded quickly to any question we had.
RENT ELSEWHERE - USELESS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - CLEANLINESS AN ISSUE
This hugely overpriced apartment is mismanaged by the VRBO property manager who refused to freely communicate with us on problems the whole time we rented. We strongly recommend that you find another place for your vacation.
Upon arrival we were left outside the building for over an hour before a housekeeper was sent to let us into the place. On the surface the place looked clean but we discovered: the dirt and grime in the jacuzzi and washing machine, the old seagull dried droppings covering the balcony's glass and floor, undefrosted frig freezer, dirty pots and pans in kitchen cabinets, ironing board and drying rack propped up in the entryway, wrong size bedding in the master bedroom.
We tried in vain the entire week we rented to reach the property manager.