Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 7 min drive
Athlone Towncentre - 21 min drive
Clonmacnoise - 23 min drive
Lough Ree - 24 min drive
Birr Castle - 39 min drive
Getting around
Woodlawn Station - 20 min drive
Athlone Station - 23 min drive
Ballinasloe Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Karibas - 10 min walk
Venezia Restaurant - 5 min walk
Supermac's - 10 min drive
Good Taste Chinese Restaurant - 6 min walk
Bread Basket The - 7 min walk
About this property
Shearwater Hotel & Spa
Located near a train station, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballinasloe. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and The Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other features.
Languages
English, German, Irish, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
104 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Children's club*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Fitness classes
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Shopping
Access to nearby indoor pool
Golfing nearby
Rafting nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fireplace in reception
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs available on site
Raised toilet seat
Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Dining
The Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Main Bar – This bistro only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.00 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 24 December and 28 December.
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
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Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
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Galway Carlton Hotel
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Shearwater Galway
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Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe
Shearwater Ballinasloe
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Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway
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Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Ballinasloe
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballinasloe
Frequently asked questions
Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 28 December.
Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shearwater Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing are available.
What is there to do at Shearwater Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as rafting, sailing and waterskiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Shearwater Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Restaurant.
Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Shearwater Hotel & Spa like?
Shearwater Hotel & Spa is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Kilconnell Franciscan Friary, which is 14 minutes away by car.
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Enjoyable stay
Great stay. Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Excellent hotel 10/10
Excellent hotel. Very good service. Massive room and very comfortable beds. Very friendly receptionists. The TV in the room was massive. Short walk to the local amenities. Our room had a spacious patio. The lobby area where you sit down was like a little library very quirky with all the books and very luxurious comfy sofas. I walked past the bar area and it looked pretty trendy and plenty of people in it. Very big hotel over all. Highly recommended for anyone to stay here and very reasonably priced
James
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Jan 2025
Very comfortable and spacious room but noisy.
Room was very comfortable. Lovely leisure centre.
There was a concert downstairs though so room was very noisy. It was due to finish at 10.30pm according to reception but didn’t finish until 11.15pm. Would think twice about staying again if there was a function on.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Excellent hotel, friendly and professional staff
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
6 Oct 2024
Not as clean as it should be.
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 Sept 2024
Verified traveller
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Lovely hotel.
Ann
Ann, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Fergal
Fergal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
P M
P M, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 May 2024
I think they are going through some renovations. We booked two rooms and they were different. I think one had a/c and one didn't.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 May 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 May 2024
Good hotel for weekend stay.
Hotel is surprisingly big and very nice. Especially entrance reception area. Room wee bit used but clean. Pool busy need more attention for cleaning. Just one sauna was working that night.
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Resham
Resham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Mar 2024
david
david, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2024
Siobhan
Siobhan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2023
Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs