
Waterfront holiday rentals in Galway
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Explore 100 holiday rentals in Galway

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Galway holiday rentals start at $57 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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60 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

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100 of Galway holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Galway rentals

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Galway stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Galway
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Wild Atlantic Way stylish apartment, Kinvara
Atlantic swims, Burren walks & traditional music nearby. Wake up to the wild beauty of Ireland’s Atlantic coast in a stylish, cosy apartment set within the Burren National Park. Just 200 metres from the sea (sea view from bathroom), ideal for wild swimming and coastal walks. Walkers will love the Burren landscapes, while music lovers are only 5 mins from Kinvara’s famous sessions, pubs, cafés and Dunguaire Castle. Traught Beach and a local pub are close by. Ideal for couples and solo travellers.

1843 restored stone cottage beside Galway Bay
Beautiful 1843 restored cottage on the edge of the Bay, in the extremely secure rural community of Maree, close to Oranmore, ideal for going to Galway and Connemara and to the Burren and Clare. A peaceful and spacious combination of traditional restoration and modern fit out. 2 large double bedrooms and large bathroom on ground floor, and a lovely living space upstairs with fitted kitchen, Smart TV and fast WiFi broadband. Sea views across to Galway city. Golf, sailing, lovely walking close by

Spectacular ocean views minutes to Cliffs of Moher
Clahane Shore Lodge is a coastal property with an abundance of windows that embrace the amazing views of the Ocean. Take it easy & listen to the ocean from our spectacular sea facing patios . The ideal setting for walks along the coast, visiting the Cliffs of Moher with all the amenities of Liscannor-seafood restaurants and traditional music pubs. It is perfect for visiting Lahinch Beach, Doolin, Aran Islands & The Burren. A haven of peace and tranquility, the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Clifden, The Barn on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The Barn is a unique old stone barn but modern, with an open plan sitting/kitchen/ eating area with cathedral ceiling and a long narrow window overlooking the Salt Lake to one side, a small window looking down to the sea on the other. There are two bedrooms and a wet room style bathroom (no bathtub) but plenty of hot water and underfloor heating. It is wonderfully quiet, a real retreat for those who just want to escape. Hi speed fibre optic internet. Sorry, not suitable for pets or children

Galway Bay Wellness 2BR House on the Seashore
This is the perfect space if you want peace and tranquillity that only a rural setting can offer, with nothing to disturb you only the sounds of nature. Located on an inlet on Galway Bay, not only is it on the sea, it's got stunning views. From the dining/living room you can see the tide ebb and flow and watch the sun rise and sun set. Close to lots of amenities, Galway Bay Wellness, Galway Bay Golf Resort, Galway Bay Sailing Club and Renville Park. This space offers something for everyone.

Ambassador's Beach Cottage Wild Atlantic Way
Right on the ocean with amazing views and sunsets and a small beach on Galway Bay this old Irish cottage offers modern comfort and old world charm quiet and cosy on the Wild Atlantic Way close to Galway City, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Crystal, Burren Perfumery, Aran Islands,Coole Park, and beautiful Connemara. A short drive from Dunguire Castle in the scenic town of Kinvara famous for traditional Irish pubs/resturants , the gateway to the Burren. Also numerous top golf courses in the area.

Suas Thuas, at Dogs Bay beach, Roundstone.
Possibly one of the most beautiful views and locations overlooking Dogs bay beach and sitting at the foot of Errisbeg hill, 6 minute drive from the picturesque fishing village of Roundstone. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the west coast of Ireland. Looking out across the Atlantic Ocean at the Aran islands, gurteen beach and dogs bay beach. Hill climbing to the rear and beach walks to the front of the cottage, there are possibly few locations to compare with this cottage

Little Sea House
Little Sea House has spectacular sea views on the wild Atlantic coast in Connemara. Resting peacefully at the end of a private lane, you’ll hear only wind, waves and birds. Relax and watch the light change over the sea, watch the sunset and the stars appear in a sky without light pollution. You have access to the shore with an abundance of scenic walking and beautiful beaches nearby. You are 3 km from the Wild Atlantic Way and near Mace Head which has the cleanest air in Europe.

Connoles Gatehouse by the Sea
Connoles Gatehouse by the Sea....is a LUXURY one bed cottage perched on the Wild Atlantic Way. Our "Gatehouse by the Sea" is a stunning space constructed of local stone tucked under the mountain overlooking Galway Bay, Aran Islands & the Connemara Mountains. Its amazing location overlooking the Sea, makes this Cottage an ideal base for exploring beautiful Fanore with its unspoilt Beaches, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch & Irelands traditional Music Capital - Doolin.

Luxury Studio Apartment - Downtown - Spanish Arch
With a view of the beautiful Corrib River and Spanish Arch from your window, and all of the best tourist spots on your doorstep, this newly remodeled apartment is the perfect location for your Galway adventure. The accommodation is located directly oppposite Galway Museum in the new cultural quarter and is within a short stroll of Quay Street and all of Galway's best tourist highlights. For parking details and more info read the description below.

Catherine's Cottage @ Ross Castle Galway
Catherine's Cottage is one of three courtyard cottages with three ensuite bedrooms, a full kitchen, dining/living room, washer/ dryer and underfloor heating. All of the bathrooms have heated towel rails and the bedrooms hairdryers. Sleeps maximum of 6 people. The Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Ashford Castle, Kylemore Abbey, salmon/trout fishing, golf courses and horseback riding are some of many attractions of this region.

Furbo Suite, at the Granary Suites
The Granary Suites, a rebuilt grain mill, comprising of self-catering holiday apartments in Galway's City Centre. One of the first purposefully built holiday apartment complexes in Galway City Centre. It is built on the River Corrib, with mill races and four little streams running underneath the building. It has breathtakingly beautiful river & sea views, and is conveniently located in the heart of Galway's City Centre.
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Waterfront apartment accommodation

Diamond lounge

Lavender Lane, Country Cottage Furbo

Beautifully designed apartment for 2 Westport Quay

Galway city centre fabulous 2 bedroom apartment

Spectacular apartment in Clifden Seaview Connemara

Spectacular Sunset Views of Clare (4 guests ONLY!)

Lovely sea side apartment in Louisburgh

Surveyors House Apt, Westport, lovely 2 bed 2 bath
Waterfront house rentals

Caoirin Side

No 3 OceanCrest 2 story self-catering house

Roslea Lodge, Luxury farm stay with stunning views

Big Lovely House with Perfect City Centre Location

Atlantic Whisper

Cong Holiday Let

19th century restored Irish stable by the lake

Red Island House, on the shore of Lough Mask
Waterfront condo accommodation

Quay-side luxury sea-view apartment, Kinvara

Seaview Lodge Doonbeg- luxury on Wild Atlantic Way

Harbour view

A Romantic Getaway Lakeshore 1 bed Lodge for 2 per

Harbour Retreat B

Harbour Mill Westport apartment.

Curlew Beag

No 4 The Mill Apartments
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $304 AUD | $342 AUD | $331 AUD | $305 AUD | $336 AUD | $319 AUD | $332 AUD | $356 AUD | $387 AUD | $336 AUD | $314 AUD | $328 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 6°C | 6°C | 7°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C | 16°C | 16°C | 14°C | 11°C | 8°C | 6°C |
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- Connemara National Park
- Lahinch Beach
- The Burren National Park
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Galway City Museum
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