It is Galway’s first new five-star hotel in two decades
08:56, 06 May 2026Updated 09:11, 06 May 2026
The hotel is Galway’s first new five-star in over 20 years
Galway’s newest five star hotel, The Hawthorn, is set to open its doors.
The €60 million development is the city’s first new five-star hotel in over twenty years.
Located in Renville, Oranmore it offers stunning views of Galway Bay.
It features 114 guestrooms and suites and offers plenty in the way of culinary delights including The Skylark, a signature live-fire restaurant designed to showcase seasonal Irish produce.
Meanwhile, for loves of cocktails and Japanese food there is The Oystercatcher Bar which is in collaboration with the legendary Japanese chef Takashi Miyazaki.
For those wanting to escape and have a relaxing break there is The Spa at The Hawthorn, which boasts a Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, snow room with cold plunge pool, indoor and outdoor vitality pools, an outdoor jacuzzi, six Atlantic seaweed baths, five treatment rooms with a dedicated couples’ suite, a relaxation lounge and a fully equipped gym.
It is also home to a stunning 18-hole golf course which overlooks Galway Bay.
Leading the charge is Henry Beaumont, the new Director of Food and Beverage. He’s no stranger to the fast-paced world of high-end hospitality, having clocked up over 15 years of experience across Ireland, the UK, and Southeast Asia.
Most recently, he was the man in charge at The Ivy on Dawson Street in Dublin, but he’s also cut his teeth in London’s cut-throat Michelin-starred scene at spots like Maze by Gordon Ramsay.
Joining him in the kitchen is a face many Galway locals might recognise. Head Chef Cedric Bottarlini is taking the reins, bringing a massive two decades of experience to the table.
Having worked at The g Hotel and The Twelve in Barna, he already knows exactly what Galwegians expect when they sit down for a feed.
His style is a mix of posh French training and a serious commitment to sustainability, so expect plenty of local fish and veg on the menu.
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