WESTWINDS GUESTLODGE, Galway

Select rooms at Westwinds Guestlodge offer views of Galway Bay from their windows. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, cable TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms accommodate families with quadruple or triple bedding configurations.

Breakfast is made to order using local ingredients, with options including full Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. The dining room is open from 8:30 to 11:00, allowing guests to sleep in. A self-service cereal cupboard offers dozens of ingredients for custom bowls.

The guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from Salthill's promenade and restaurants, and a 10-12 minute walk from Galway city center. Grattan Beach is directly across the street, and Blackrock diving tower is minutes away. Guests can drive to the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara as day trips.

Free private parking is available on site, with accessible spots and street parking. The guesthouse offers daily housekeeping, luggage storage, a tour desk, and car hire arrangements. Packed lunches can be prepared for day trips, and dry cleaning and ironing service is available.

The hosts have catering experience and provide personalized recommendations for dining and sightseeing. Families can book rooms with multiple beds, and the garden has outdoor furniture. The property is beachfront with key access and smoke alarms for safety.

Location: Across from Grattan Beach, 5 min walk to Salthill

Rooms: Bay views, en-suite, cable TV, tea/coffee

Dining: Made-to-order breakfast with full Irish, vegan, gluten-free options

Parking: Free private parking on site

Services: Tour desk, packed lunches, luggage storage