Galway Bay HotelvsDolphin Hotel & Restaurant
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Galway Bay Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dolphin Hotel & Restaurant. Galway Bay Hotel comes in at #16 in Galway with endorsements from 2 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's.
Galway Bay Hotel
 Frommer's
 DK Eyewitness
The Promenade, Galway
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "This modern hotel has borrowed a lot from boutique hotels, and its design has clean lines. ... Rooms are large and quiet. ... It's well located within walking distance of Eyre Square." Full review
 "The four-star Galway Bay Hotel is located 2 km (1 mile) from Galway city center, overlooking the promenade at Salthill. Rooms are stylishly furnished, and the best ones have views of Galway Bay." 
Dolphin Hotel & Restaurant
 Lonely Planet
Inishbofin Island, Galway Co. Galway, Ireland
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Restaurant
 - Accessible
 
 "Bedrooms at this 11-room inn have light, cream-coloured fabrics and a good deal of space." Full review