Westwinds Guestlodge – A Favorite for Families in Galway
About the Hotel
Rooms with sea views
Westwinds Guestlodge offers 11 rooms, including double, twin, triple, and quad family rooms. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer, towels, hand soap, and shower gel. Rooms include cable TV, tea and coffee facilities, and free WiFi. Some rooms face Galway Bay, with views of the Clare Hills. Beds have premium bedding, and rooms feature laptop-friendly workspaces.
Breakfast with local produce
Breakfast is served from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, with earlier options on request. The menu includes a Full Irish breakfast, cereals, porridge, fruit, ham, and cheese. Freshly brewed tea and coffee are available, along with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Ingredients are sourced locally.
Salthill Promenade access
The guesthouse is on Salthill Promenade, a 5-minute walk from Blackrock diving tower, where locals swim in the Atlantic. The promenade leads to Salthill village, with shops and restaurants. Galway city center is a 12-minute walk away. Tour buses pick up guests directly outside the property.
Galway festivals and culture
Galway hosts year-round festivals, including the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Races. The city retains its Spanish trading port heritage, visible in landmarks like Lynch's Castle and the Spanish Arch. Traditional Irish is often heard in conversations. Nearby attractions include Quay Street, Shop Street, and the Galway City Museum.
Free parking and tours
Westwinds provides free private parking. Shuttle buses to Rossaveal port connect to Aran Islands ferries. Walking tours and hop-on-hop-off buses are available nearby. The guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from Galway Atlantaquaria and a 2 km walk from Eyre Square.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor