This Christmas, discover a new way to celebrate at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a place to gather, slow down and enjoy the moments that matter most. Settle in for a luxurious Christmas or New Year’s Eve stay, come together over exceptional dining in The Skylark, or make an occasion of Festive Afternoon Tea in The Aviary. Beyond the table, unwind with restorative spa experiences, embrace a crisp winter round of golf or simply enjoy time by the bay. For those you wish to spoil, a Hawthorn gift voucher promises something truly special to look forward to. Welcome to Christmas by Galway Bay.
FESTIVE SEASON 2026
A Season to Gather This festive season, discover Christmas reimagined at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a place to gather, celebrate and enjoy the moments that matter most. Settle in for a luxurious Christmas or New Year’s Eve stay, come together over seasonal dining in The Skylark, or make an occasion of our festive Afternoon Tea in The Aviary. For more intimate celebrations, private dining offers an elegant setting for family gatherings, special occasions and memorable evenings with friends. Beyond the table, slow down with restorative spa experiences, embrace a crisp winter round of golf, or simply unwind by the bay. And for those you wish to spoil, a Hawthorn gift voucher offers the promise of something truly special to look forward to.
Welcome to The Hawthorn by Galway Bay.
Festive Stays by the Bay Make The Hawthorn by Galway Bay your home for the festive season, with beautifully considered residential stays for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Set against the wild beauty of Galway Bay, each stay brings together luxurious accommodation, exceptional seasonal dining and warm Irish hospitality. From the moment you arrive, every detail is taken care of - leaving you free to enjoy fireside drinks, long lunches, peaceful mornings and celebrations shared with the people who matter most.
Whether joining us for the magic of Christmas or the first toast of the New Year, settle in, slow down and experience the season at its most special.
Christmas, beautifully taken care of.
CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY Three Nights. One Remarkable Christmas Arrive on Christmas Eve for three exceptional nights of celebration, indulgence and five-star hospitality by Galway Bay. CHRISTMAS EVE - A thoughtful festive welcome awaits in your room—the first of many little surprises throughout your stay. Join us for a welcome drinks reception before taking your seat for an elegant Christmas Eve dinner. Afterwards, retreat to a fireside corner, enjoy a nightcap and let the anticipation of Christmas morning begin. CHRISTMAS DAY - Wake slowly and linger over breakfast. Today, time is entirely your own. Later, gather around the table for an exceptional Christmas Day lunch, filled with the flavour, generosity and sense of occasion the day deserves. As evening settles over the bay, return for festive nibbles, relaxed conversation and perhaps one more glass. It is Christmas, after all. ST STEPHEN’S DAY - Begin with a leisurely breakfast before choosing between an elegant Afternoon Tea or a relaxed lunch in Oystercatcher. For the final evening, take your seat in The Skylark. Live fire, bold flavours and a little theatre - a fitting finale to three memorable days.
Available for arrival on 24 December 2026.
To reserve your festive stay, please contact our Reservations Team. Terms and conditions apply. Experiences and dining arrangements are subject to availability.
MIDNIGHT BY THE BAY A Two-Nigh t New Year Celebration Dress beautifully. Dine exceptionally. Begin the New Year by Galway Bay.
NEW YEAR’S EVE - join us for drinks before sitting down to an exceptional celebratory dinner. As midnight draws near, glasses are filled, bubbles are poured and attention turns to the year ahead. NEW YEAR’S DAY - The first morning of 2027 begins at a gentler pace, with a leisurely breakfast, fresh Galway Bay air and time to enjoy doing very little indeed.
Available as a two-night stay for arrivals on 30th or 31st December 2026.
To reserve your festive stay, please contact our Reservations Team. Terms and conditions apply. Experiences and dining arrangements are subject to availability.
Festive Dining Experiences The table is set. The fires are lit. All that’s missing is you. From Thanksgiving dinner and festive Afternoon Tea to private celebrations behind closed doors, gather for exceptional food, generous hospitality and a little Hawthorn magic.
THANKSGIVING AT THE SKYLARK A Feast Worth Gathering For
Gather around the fire for a Thanksgiving dinner inspired by the richness of the season. The Skylark will serve a specially created three-course menu, bringing together the finest seasonal ingredients, bold flavours and the unmistakable warmth of live-fire cooking.
Friday, 27 November 2026 Three-course dinner €120 per person
Reservations are essential.
FESTIVE DINING AT THE SKYLARK Where Fire Meets Festive Flavour This Christmas, The Skylark turns up the heat.
Expect the finest seasonal ingredients, the theatre of live-fire cooking and dishes made for winter evenings around the table. Join us for a relaxed celebration with friends, family or colleagues, with our seasonal à la carte menu served throughout December.
Available from 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
PRIVATE DINING Behind Closed Doors Some celebrations deserve a room of their own. Gather for an intimate dining experience designed around memorable moments, exceptional food and generous conversation. Thoughtfully created for the occasion and served at your own pace, it’s a private setting for celebrations that linger long after dessert.
To begin planning your gathering, please contact our team. Terms and conditions apply.
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA A New Festive Ritual Take a pause from the Christmas rush and settle in for an afternoon of beautifully made pastries, delicate savouries and seasonal surprises. Our Festive Afternoon Tea brings a little extra magic to the table, with all the ceremony of a classic Afternoon Tea and a distinctly Hawthorn sense of occasion. Available from 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 €65 per person For those who believe Christmas should come with Champagne, an added glass can be arranged.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LUXURY Beautifully Wrapped. Entirely Their Own. Some gifts are opened. The best ones are experienced. A night beside Galway Bay. Dinner by the fire in The Skylark. A new Afternoon Tea ritual in The Aviary. Time to reset with a wildly restorative spa experience.
No guesswork. No ordinary gifts. Just something exceptional to look forward to.
To explore our gift vouchers, visit our website or contact The Hawthorn by Galway Bay team.
MORE TO UNWRAP
Winter on the Fairways Wrap up and take to the championship course at Golf at The Hawthorn. Shaped by the elements and surrounded by sweeping views across Galway Bay, it is a refreshing way to spend a crisp winter morning- and an excellent way to earn lunch. Stay a Little Longer Find a fireside corner in The Warren, discover a new favourite cocktail in Oystercatcher or simply settle in and enjoy the rare luxury of having nowhere else to be.
Reset by Nature Step into The Spa at The Hawthorn, where warm water, restorative heat and views of the surrounding landscape invite you to slow down. Move between the thermal suite, vitality pool, steam room and saunas, or take the experience a little further with a treatment tailored entirely to you. Take the Scenic Route Step outside, breathe in the sea air and explore the landscape surrounding The Hawthorn by Galway Bay. Choose a gentle morning stroll or a longer walk before dinner. There is no set pace and nowhere you need to be.
Spa treatments and golf should be reserved in advance and are subject to availability. Our team will be delighted to help shape the details of your stay.
MAKE THE SEASON YOURS Consider This Your Invitation Whether joining us for a festive stay, an elegant afternoon tea or a memorable dining experience, our Reservations Team would be
delighted to help you plan your time at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay To reserve any of our festive stays or dining experiences, please contact:
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay Renville West, Oranmore, Co. Galway T: +353 081 880 0888 | E: reservations@thehawthornhotel.ie | www. thehawthornhotel.ie
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