Best Hotels with Swimming Pools in Galway
Looking for a hotel in Galway with a proper swimming pool? Here is why Salthill Hotel stands out.
Not every hotel pool in Galway is worth the name. Some are small plunge pools tucked into basements. Others are barely long enough to swim a few strokes. If a real swimming pool matters to your trip, Salthill Hotel is in a league of its own.
The Largest Hotel Pool in Galway — 25 Metres, 6 Lanes
Ocean Fitness at Salthill Hotel features a 25-metre, 6-lane competition-standard pool — sunlit, well-maintained, and used daily by club swimmers and triathletes alongside hotel guests. It is 25% longer than any other hotel pool in Galway.
More Than Just a Pool
Beyond the main pool, the facility includes an 18-metre hydrotherapy pool with warm therapeutic water and massage jets — perfect for relaxation after a day exploring Galway. There is also a steam room, sauna, whirlpool, fully equipped gym, spin studio, and Pilates studio.
Pool access is complimentary for all hotel guests — no booking required, no extra charge, no spa fee. Just bring your swimsuit and go.
Right on the Promenade
Salthill Hotel is the only hotel directly on the Salthill Promenade. That means you have the pool indoors and the Atlantic Ocean outside. The beach is a 2-minute walk. Galway city centre is a 20-minute stroll along the bay. For a family staycation in Galway, this combination of seaside location and on-site leisure facilities is hard to beat.
What the Pool Offers
- 25-metre, 6-lane main pool — the longest in any Galway hotel
- 18-metre hydrotherapy pool — warm water, massage jets
- Steam room and sauna
- Whirlpool / jacuzzi
- Fully equipped gym — cardio, free weights, resistance machines
- Spin studio and Pilates studio
- Complimentary for all guests — no extra charge
- Kids welcome until 7pm
Opening Hours
Ocean Fitness is open daily:
- Monday to Friday: 6am – 10pm
- Weekends and bank holidays: 8am – 8pm
Book Your Stay
If you are planning a visit to Galway and looking for hotels in Salthill, Salthill Hotel on the Promenade offers 4-star facilities, the largest pool in the city, and sea views just 10 minutes from the centre.
