The lifestyle of a Galwegian is all about work, play and relaxation. So, if you want to live your best life in Galway, a bit of pampering is essential! Make a day of it, step away from your regular routine and treat yourself to a well-earned spa break in Galway. Here are our favourite places to do just that!
Leave your worries at the door and step into a space where your wellbeing is the number one priority! To help you take a bit of me-time and experience the ultimate relaxation, we have put together a list of the best spas and wellness centres in Galway. Check them out below and then get booked in for a lovely rejuvenating treatment.
above: Spirit One Spa
Spirit One Spa at The Galmont Hotel
Opening hours: Daily, 10am-6pm
Treatments offered: massages, targeted skin treatments, facials, scrubs, manicures and pedicures, and floats
Thermal Suite price: €40 pp (non-hotel residents on Mon-Fri), €25 pp (special rate for hotel residents), €10 pp (when you book a treatment)
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The perfect urban retreat right at the heart of Galway City, The Galmont’s award-winning Spirit One Spa offers an exclusive selection of spa therapies and beauty treatments to suit all your needs, from relaxation to rejuvenation and indulgence. Additionally, all Spirit One Spa guests receive four hours complimentary car parking at the hotel car park, ensuring that you can take your time and ultimate relaxation.
Address: Lough Atalia Road
Book your spa break here
above: Glo Spa & Wellness
Glo Spa & Wellness at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Opening hours: Daily, select a time that suits you when you book
Treatments offered: massages, targeted skin treatments, facials, pregnancy treatments,
Vista relaxation room: reserved for spa guests at no extra cost
Special offers
Every treatment at Glo Spa & Wellness has been designed to help you relax and switch off from everyday life. Their Elemis-trained therapists can create your perfect bespoke treatment to cater to all your individual skin needs. Complete with gorgeous views of Lough Corrib and Glenlo’s large estate, there’s no better spot for taking a well-deserved spa retreat and indulging in a wellness experience created specifically with you in mind.
Address: Bushypark
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above: Le Petit Spa
Le Petit Spa at The Twelve Hotel
Opening hours: Daily (including Bank Holidays)
Treatments offered: massages, seaweed baths, facials, aromatherapy, reflexology,
Special offers
A secluded spa sanctuary in the heart of Barna village, Le Petit Spa uses Voya products, treatments and techniques to relax you, revitalise your skin and hair, and leave you feeling restored and renewed. After your full consultation your spa therapist will ensure that your spa experience is perfect for you.
Address: Barna Road, Ahaglugger, Bearna
Book your spa break by emailing reception@thetwelvehotel.ie or calling 091 597000
above: POWER Gym
POWER Gym at The Dean Galway
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 6.30am-9pm, Weekends 8am-8pm
Treatments offered: hydrotherapy pool & thermal suite, boditrax machine & hyperice recovery suite
Thermal Suite price: access available with gym membership or a gym day pass for €50
If you are in need of some post-workout wellness, we highly recommend that you check out POWER Gym. Recovery is a vital part of all fitness regimes, and POWER’s range of recovery equipment in the hyperice recovery suite will help relieve any muscle tension you’re carrying. Additionally, their thermal suite is perfect after a hard day’s work, and you can also turn on the jets in the hydrotherapy pool for a light massage.
Address: 80 Prospect Hill
Book your wellness break here
above: The Treatment Rooms, photo by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
The Treatment Rooms at The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm
Treatments offered: facials, massages, nails, tanning, makeup, brows & eyelash extensions
Special offers
Everyone deserves a bit of luxury in their lives, which is why the Treatment Rooms at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel have created a space where you can come relax, unwind and leave the stress of everyday life behind you. No matter what treatment you choose, the therapeutic benefits from Elemis’ products are guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Address: Sky Rd, Church Hill, Clifden, Connemara
Book your spa break here
above: Shore Island Spa
Shore Island Spa at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-6pm, Wednesday and Sunday 10am-5pm, Friday 9am-7pm, Bank Holiday Monday 10am-4pm
Treatments offered: facials, pregnancy treatments, massages, reflexology,
Thermal Suite price: €25 pp (non-hotel residents), €20 pp (special rate for hotel residents), €10 pp (when you book a treatment)
Special offers
Step into Shore Island Spa, where the stresses of daily life fade away, and the focus shifts to your well-being. Their expert spa therapists, committed to excellence and trained in the art of relaxation, are there to guide you on your journey to renewal. Whether you seek respite from the hustle and bustle or a dedicated commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Shore Island Spa invites you to indulge, unwind, and revitalise.
Address: Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Road, Loughrea
Book your spa break here
above: Renew Spa
Renew Beauty & Spa at Clifden Station House Hotel
Opening hours: Low Season: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm, High Season: Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm
Treatments offered: facials, massages, body treatments, brows & lash lift, waxing
Special offers
With its calming decor and fantastic range of products, including the luxurious Dermalogica brand that features in many of the Renew body treatments, you are sure to leave this Clifden spa feeling like you are brand new! These therapeutic treatments are tailored to meet your individual needs, targeting specific concerns helping to restore optimum skin health and release muscle tensions.
Address: Station House Courtyard, Clifden, Connemara
Book your spa break here
above: Oak Smoke Sauna
Oak Smoke Sauna at Slieve Aughty Centre
Opening hours: availability varies, contact them for more info
Treatments offered: sauna and plunge pool
Prices: €100 (for one hour), €150 (for two hours), €200 (for 4 hours), €300 (for 8 hours)
Experience the tranquillity and benefits of hot and cold therapy at Slieve Aughty's Oak Smoke Sauna, where relaxation meets exclusivity. The sauna comfortably accommodates up to six individuals, with potential for up to eight if everyone is willing to cosy up together. For larger groups, they recommend splitting into two sessions to enhance the overall experience. Each session typically lasts 1-2 hours and includes access to the invigorating plunge pool.
Address: Kylebrack West, Loughrea
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