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).
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No guest under the age of 25 can book a Holiday Home. Guests under the age of 25 must be accompanied by at least one person over 25
Cancellation policy
On all reservations:The non-refundable booking deposit is withheld.
Cancel within 8 weeks of arrival all monies paid are retained
Important information
You need to know
Property # 8625103
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Oranmore
Oranmore is home to this chalet. Rinville Park and Galway Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Club Vitae Leisure Club and Planet Entertainment Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium.
Galway Bay Golf And Country Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Eyre Square - 24 min drive - 19.8 km
Quay Street - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
Galway Harbour - 26 min drive - 20.5 km
Getting around
Craughwell Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Radisson Red Galway - 15 min drive
Cooper's Bar And Lounge - 18 min drive
Cornerstone - 8 min drive
Marina's Grill - 18 min drive
Basilico - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Galway Bay Holiday Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Galway Bay Holiday Lodge?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galway Bay Holiday Lodge on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$754, 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 Galway Bay Holiday Lodge?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Galway Bay Holiday Lodge located?
Situated in Oranmore, this chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Rinville Park and Galway Bay Golf And Country Club. Galway Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent locvation to discover the area
Electricity charges way too high
Jerome
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2024
Hi Jerome
Thank you for your review of Galway Bay Lodge, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and the location. We appreciate your business and your comments, the electricity charges have risen substantially the last two years and unfortunately these have to be passed on to the customer as some use more than others.
We do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
Verified
8/10 Good
gerard c.
23 April 2019
Memorable
Oranmore is beautiful location and condition of the home and its location outstanding
gerard c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback Gerard! We are happy you loved the location. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
The rental was overall clean, spacious, and comfortable, with plenty of room to settle in and enjoy the stay. The property was well-maintained and provided a pleasant environment in terms of layout and general condition.However, there were a few notable drawbacks. The space was quite drafty, which made it difficult to keep warm, especially given that all heating was powered by electricity. As a result, the cost of heating the property was unexpectedly high. Additionally, the hot water operated on a timer, limiting access to showers outside of set hours—meaning early morning or late-night showers were not possible, which was inconvenient.The rental was overall clean, spacious, and comfortable, with plenty of room to settle in and enjoy the stay. The property was well-maintained and provided a pleasant environment in terms of layout and general condition.However, there were a few notable drawbacks. The space was quite drafty, which made it difficult to keep warm, especially given that all heating was powered by electricity. As a result, the cost of heating the property was unexpectedly high. Additionally, the hot water operated on a timer, limiting access to showers outside of set hours—meaning early morning or late-night showers were not possible, which was inconvenient.Also, I do not recall it being clearly communicated in the details that heating and electricity usage would not be included in the rental cost, which contributed to the surprise in overall expenses
Adriana H.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Thank you for your review & feedback Adriana. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the house for your stay. Please be sure all comments have been forwarded on to the relevant departments to review. We value your feedback to see what we can do to improve. We hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back for future bookings.
House was large, comfortable & in a very nice neighborhood. A little frustrating that heat & hot water were difficult to control. The one time we called the local host, Diedre, with questions, she was very responsive to our immediate needs, but heat & hot water continued to be unreliable
Robert L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback Robert. We are delighted to hear you had a nice stay. Hope to welcome you back soon
We have just had the most fantastic week back home in Ireland visiting family and friends and the Galway Bay Holiday Lodge was the most perfect base to do it from. All ensuite bedrooms. Fantastic size master and the downstairs bedroom perfect for those slightly older or less able to do stairs but still large and also has its own bath and shower. The living space is great for large families with a dining table not only in the fully equipped kitchen but also in the amazingly sized living/dining room. I have to say there was a small issue but the property manager who returns calls and texts all hours of the day and night had it rectified as quickly as was humanly possible over a weekend but nothing stopped us having an amazing time and we’re all ready looking at dates for next year.
Claire W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are delighted to hear the good feedback on the site manager and we will pass on the comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to a Trident Holiday Home in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ann
29 June 2025
Oranmore review
Good location. 3 big bedrooms with en-suite . Good facilities and clean
Curtains in the bedroom are extremely light, not lined and no blinds so impossible to have a lie in. Rooms get bright very early. Hot water in upstairs showers and kitchen not working so a plumber had to come out. No hot water on our first morning so had to contact management. I would have expected these to be working on arrival and we had no hot water the next morning as he couldn’t come until the following day
Ann
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Hi Ann
Thank you for your review of Galway Bay Lodge, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
We appreciate your business and comments , which we will follow up and remedy these issues. There is an electric shower downstairs that provides constant hot water, we regret you had issues with the upstairs bathroom.
We do hope to welcome you to Trident Holiday Homes.
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.
Charley B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you Charley for your feedback! We are happy to hear you sorted your hot water in good time. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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.
Naomi B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback Naomi. Please know we have taken your comments on board and will relay this information back to the relevant department. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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.
Gaynor G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sad to hear that the property was not up to standard. I will pass your comments onto all involved.
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.
une très bonne semaine avec le soleil en plus .beau pays avec des gens sympas malgré notre peu d'anglais.de belles visites ( falaises de MOHER chateau de KYLEMORE lacs du CONNEMARA ).
denis F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in to a Trident Holiday Home in the future.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
PASCAL
5 July 2024
Charmante villa méritant un rafraîchissement
L’emplacement, chaque chambre a sa propre salle de bain, grande pièce à vivre
Il manque une cafetière, des crochets dans les salles de bain ainsi qu’un porte manteau dans l’entrée, on ne peut rien accrocher nulle part
Il manque aussi le wifi
PASCAL
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Hi Pascal
Thank you for your review of Galway Bay Holiday Home, Oranmore Co.Galway.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
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.
RICHARD A.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thanks for your feedback Richard. We will forward your comments regarding the kitchen utensils. The total price includes €40.00 starter fee for heating & electricity. If you spend more than this amount, you have to pay as you go. This information is located within your final confirmation email. Apologies if you feel you were misled with this information.
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.
Christine B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback Christine. We are delighted you enjoyed the location. We hope to welcome you back again sometime in the near future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nerijus
21 December 2022
Beautiful stay, Can recommend to families and friends stay. AA++
We were really pleased to stay in this accommodation and really can recommend it to friends and anyone who loves to travel with friends and family.
Thank you
Electricity coasts
Nerijus
Verified
4/10 Poor
Janet W.
18 October 2022
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
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.
Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joe
19 April 2022
Very good
House was very spacious, clean and perfect for us
Joe
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Hi Joe
Many thanks for your great review of Galway Bay Lodge Holiday Home.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your time, comments, scores and business.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes .
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Barry
19 October 2021
Lovely spot
Not a lot to dislike bar one issue re electricity not included in price
Make sure the bins outside property are empty, or at least, have some room.
Electric bill on departure would make me reluctant to rebook.
Barry
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Hi Barry
Thank you for your review of Galway Bay Lodge, Co. Galway.
We appreciate your time,comments, scores and business and are you delighted you enjoyed your stay.Electricity has to be charged on a usage basis as some use more than others etc otherwise it has to be added to the price.
We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes in Ireland or Spain.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann
1 August 2020
Lovely house, great space
Space in the house
Location , lovely walk to the bay
Ann
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Hi Ann
Many thanks for completing the feedback survey for the Galway Bay Lodge We appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey and for your amazing scores and great comments.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay there and we will pass on to our on site manager Deirdre, who will be thrilled with your generous scores
We look forward to welcoming you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
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.
Stephan R.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you for the feedback Stephan! We hope to welcome you back again in the near future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 October 2019
Spacieux et bien équipé
Un accueil excellent, une maison confortable et spacieuse.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Hi Laurence
Many thanks for your scores and comments , we appreciate the time you took to complete the feedback survey.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in Galway Bay Lodge and look forward to welcoming you back to Trident Holiday Homes.