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The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4

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A view of a riverside building with a stone archway, a white building with red accents, and a large ship in the background.
A modern living room with a dining area, two sofas, a TV, and a kitchen area.
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, pillows, and a rolled towel. There are two bottles of lotion on the bed.
A riverside view with a pier, tents, and a small boat.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, dining table, and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eyre Square

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Galway City, Galway City
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre, a neighbourhood in Galway, is home to this apartment. Quay Street and Shop Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Burren Nature Sanctuary. Galway Arts Centre and Millennium Children's Park and Playground are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shop Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ard Bia at Nimmos - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Galway City Museum and Quay Street. Galway Bay and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are just steps away. Galway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for two couples, easy access, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely! Perfect accommodation, and a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay in Galway. The location was the best -- great views and an easy walk to everything. The apartment itself was beautiful, well-maintained, clean, and well provisioned. Every question that we had was quickly and thoroughly answered. Our only issue was finding the lockbox at the beginning to get the key. Once we found it, it was smooth sailing. It was a great stay! When we are back in Galway, we will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So very accommodating!! Quick to respond to communication. Air-conditioning, Yay! Larger than other showers in places we stayed at. Great location!! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, accommodations were very nice, clean, well stocked, and host was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home and amazing location close to everything. It has everything you need and nice and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location! Easy walk to just about anywhere you want to go in Galway. Communication was fantastic. Amenities were spot on! And it is SUCH a bonus to have access to washe and dryer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location was amazing! Access felt secure. We had a little difficulty operating the European appliances but communication was good with the host. We needed two rooms so this was better than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication, clean, and good location to access area of interest to tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay at the Spanish Arch

very close to all - incredibly clean apartment. I’d stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We loved the convenience and vibe of this spot. It was comfortable and really lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to every thing Nice beds and bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Galway Stay

An absolutely wonderful place to call home during any visit to Galway. Will be my go-to on all return visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, very clean

Very clean and modern. Perfect location. Everything was great, would highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved falling asleep to the sound of the rushing river. Location was central to great shops and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, incredible view.

This place was in the heart of Galway. Shops, restaurants, and pubs were within short walking distance. This place is first class, our best rental while touring Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was as advertised. Clean, efficient, and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Location was great and unit had everything we needed. Support from staff was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC LOCATION

Steps away from everything! Great nightlife. Perfect for the races, touring, or just being in Galway. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cute place to stay

The place was nice, clean and looked exactly as pictured. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Thanks for the great review, Harmony! Hope to host you again soon. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galway

Great location and apartment, which I would recommend to visitors to Galway. very clean and good facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to see & do & eat!! Beautiful view from our balcony. Great food recommendations! Would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location, close to everything in Latin quarter! Very clean, very communicative staff. Dryer didn’t work so the offered to pick up our laundry for us and return after it had been cleaned. Beautiful condo overlooking the Spanish arch. We had easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Galway

The place was clean, secure and right in the heart of everything. I would recommend this to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
It was a pleasure to host Charles, I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other Hosts. He left the apartment clean and tidy and communication was great. I hope to welcome him back in the near future.
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