Apartment

The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Quay Street

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Room
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Quay Street
  • Place, Spanish Arch
  • Place, Eyre Square

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4

This exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Spanish Arch, Galway, is a true gem. With its modern amenities, stylish design, and prime location, it offers a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle in one of Galway's most desirable neighborhoods. Whether you're a professional seeking a sophisticated urban retreat, a couple looking for a stylish home, or a family in need of a convenient and comfortable living space, this apartment is sure to exceed your expectations. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning property your new home.The apartment features two beautifully designed bedrooms, each thoughtfully furnished to provide maximum comfort and convenience. The spacious master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, perfect for a restful night's sleep. The room is filled with natural light from the dual aspect windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. A double wardrobe offers ample storage space, while a vanity mirror adds a touch of elegance. The master bedroom also includes an ensuite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. This modern bathroom features a sleek step-in shower and contemporary marble-effect tiling, ensuring a spa-like experience every day.The second bedroom is cozy yet stylish, featuring a comfortable double bed and fitted wardrobes to keep your belongings organized. The single window allows natural light to filter in, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Both bathrooms in this apartment are designed with modern aesthetics and functionality in mind. The main bathroom is equally impressive, with a large step-in shower and a vanity mirror. The contemporary design and high-quality finishes make it a luxurious space to start and end your day.The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is the heart of this home, offering a spacious and versatile space for relaxation, dining, and entertaining. The living area is tastefully furnished with two velour sofas, providing a comfortable and stylish seating arrangement. A large smart TV is perfect for movie nights and entertainment, while the abundant natural light from the windows creates a bright and welcoming environment.The dining area comfortably seats six people, making it ideal for family meals or dinner parties with friends. The elegant dining table and chairs are designed to complement the overall aesthetic of the apartment. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals. It includes a small fridge, oven, hob, microwave, and a coffee machine. The sleek design and high-quality appliances make cooking a pleasure.Step out onto the small Juliet-style balcony and take in the stunning views of the River Corrib. This charming outdoor space is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or simply soaking up the beauty of your surroundings. One of the standout features of this apartment is the abundance of natural light that floods the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. The large windows not only provide beautiful views of the River Corrib but also enhance the overall sense of space and tranquility.Situated in the coveted Spanish Arch area of Galway, this apartment offers the best of city living. You'll be just a short stroll away from a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, and cultural attractions. The vibrant city center and the scenic waterfront are both within easy reach, providing endless opportunities for leisure and entertainment.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Galway

Located in Galway, this apartment is in the city centre. Galway City Museum and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Millennium Children's Park and Playground and National Aquarium of Galway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galway Greyhound Stadium or Pearse Stadium.
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Galway City, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ard Bia at Nimmos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Burgerstory - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 on 14 Nov 2025 start from AU$440.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Spanish Arch Retreat - Sleeps 4 located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Quay Street and Eyre Square. Galway City Museum and Fisheries Watchtower Museum are just steps away. Galway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, incredible view.

This place was in the heart of Galway. Shops, restaurants, and pubs were within short walking distance. This place is first class, our best rental while touring Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galway

Great location and apartment, which I would recommend to visitors to Galway. very clean and good facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cute place to stay

The place was nice, clean and looked exactly as pictured. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Galway

The place was clean, secure and right in the heart of everything. I would recommend this to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Galway experience

We had a wonderful time in Galway because of renting this condo. It was clean; had all the amenities; was in the perfect location to get around Galway whether walking or driving; and Sinead provided excellent suggestions for eating, etc. Parking is close by. I would definitely stay there again if we go back to Galway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May in Galway

The location was excellent. We were right in town next to the water at the base of the Latin Quarter. We walked to dinner each night. The Cliffs of Moher were 1 hour and 30 minutes away. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed

Great property, loud construction noise starting at 5:30am was unfortunate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment, great location, great hosts

Beautiful, clean, modern apartment in fantastic Spanish arch location overlooking Claddagh Quay. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. Sinead was a pleasure to deal with and was very responsive. She provided recommendations for our stay and great clear instructions for access and property information during our stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location

Apartment was great. Kitchen well stocked. Great location in city center! You will need to park first then unload. Info that may be helpful- we stayed in July, Thursday-Sunday and the Spanish arch area below the apartment was extremely busy and loud. People late into the night and 6:00 am workers and machines with noisy birds all the time! We were a group of 4 older adults. We still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not bad once you can get in

We booked this place because of it's location and it said it had a king size bed. The location was good but the bed was not king size as stated. The worst part of this stay was that we had not received our check-in instructions by the check-in time of 4pm and the company was not responding to my messages. I then called the VRBO customer service number and they weren't able to reach the property management company either. We were in the process of getting a refund when the check-in instructions were finally sent at 6:15pm. You can imagine the stress this caused us not knowing where we would be staying. I would not rent from Apex Accommodation Services, Ltd ever again after this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

adam a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Hard No Unless You Are Partying w/ Friends

14 year old drunk kids outside your window yelling, fighting and blasting music until 3-4 AM depending on weekday v weekend. You will not sleep. Close the windows for some quiet but then it's a hotbox and you still hear bass from music. There's a reason this is let out and not lived in, it's not livable. Spanish Arch is for preteens. Cops walked through a few times but it doesn't matter. I'll remove this when the Galway Guarda let me know they've cleaned up the arch area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, accommodations were very nice, clean, well stocked, and host was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication, clean, and good location to access area of interest to tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krystin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This place has a great location but a little hard to find. It is located above a restaurant. Parking is not next to property and you need to pay at another garage with a 5 minute walk. It had coffee for first day only. It took a while to get a response to questions . Loved the view and living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison B.

Disliked: Check-in
It was centrally located, but noisy at night. There were some issues with the washer/dryer, the toilet and the parking was not communicated well. The furnishings were clean, but cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location, close to everything in Latin quarter! Very clean, very communicative staff. Dryer didn’t work so the offered to pick up our laundry for us and return after it had been cleaned. Beautiful condo overlooking the Spanish arch. We had easy access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was as advertised. Clean, efficient, and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, very clean

Very clean and modern. Perfect location. Everything was great, would highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay at the Spanish Arch

very close to all - incredibly clean apartment. I’d stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location!

This rental is located in the heart of Galway- we couldn't have asked for a better location for exploring the city. That being said, revelers on the street were quite loud well into sleeping hours. Not great for our kids' sleep. Pack ear plugs and a white noise machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We loved the convenience and vibe of this spot. It was comfortable and really lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

As presented. Clean, safe area with incredible views. Beds were very comfortable and everything in the apartment was modern and pristine. Easy walk from train station. Centrally located. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galway at it's finest

The property overlooked the parade at the Spanish Arch overlooking the Carribe River. Beautiful location, very convenient to everything. I would recommend this property. Bright, airy, clean. Totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Our apartment had, as stated, a Romeo & Juliet balcony facing the water. The apartment was nice although trying to find it using car navigation is problematic as when you arrive using the street adress, it is really on the other side of a building to the right of a Chinese/Thai restaurant. There is an outside gate with keypad and another lockbox with the keys to the building door and apartment door. Be sure and watch your email before arriving for the details. Apartment was as promised. The location is very good as you are about 1 block from a grocery and 2 - 3 blocks from the Spanish Quarter entertainment area (plenty of pubs, music, restaurants, bars, shopping, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mostly awesome

The stay was very enjoyable for the most part. The good: 1. Cleanliness 2. Location 3. “Escape room” entrance (Note: for key pick up, etc. , follow the instructions!) 4. Laundry facilities were good 5. Kitchen utensils/glassware excellent 6. Shower pressure very good 7. Local market right below our rooms! 8. Open kitchen/dining/lounge area was great 9. Romeo/Juliette balcony 10. Security Not so good: 1. En suite sink was plugged - took 2 nights for it to be useable! 2. Logistics of sharing only 1set of keys (!?) between 2 couples, made throwing them from our balcony to the roommates, was crazy and unnecessary. Eg. if you were going in early and left the key in the entrance lockbox for your roommates to use later, you couldn’t because you couldn’t get yourself in once the keys were locked up…! A second set of keys is a critical shortcoming of this VRBO. 3. Clothes dryer very finicky. Rooms are quite hot (with not heater turned on. Had to leave windows open for air. Rain came/wind blew continually in the windows/balcony. All in all, would stay here again. 8.5/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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