Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4
Riverfront hotel in Ballinasloe with spa and indoor pool

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Located near a train station, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballinasloe. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Children's club

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is $97
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a small table with a magazine, a TV on the wall, and a children's play tent.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • Coral Leisure Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Clonmacnoise - 27 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lough Ree - 30 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Birr Castle - 48 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Woodlawn Station - 20 min drive
  • Athlone Station - 23 min drive
  • Ballinasloe Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Valeries Of Aughrim - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bethlehem - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moycarn Lodge & Marina - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

  • Located near a train station, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballinasloe. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

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 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 at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 onsite 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

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Shopping
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets 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
  • Pay movies

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 bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 onsite 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

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Main Bar - This bistro serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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 there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
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Galway Carlton Hotel
Hotel Carlton Galway
Shearwater Galway
Shearwater Hotel
Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe
Shearwater Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Ballinasloe
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
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 December 24 and December 28.

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 to 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 check-in are available.

What is there to do at Shearwater Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like rafting, sailing, and water skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurant.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Shearwater Hotel & Spa like?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa is located by the river, a short 18-minute walk from Coral Leisure Centre.

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Reviews

Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The spa treatments were very good and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Nice Celtic tiger style spa hotel that is clean and comfortable. Unfortunately spoiled by noisemakers late at night, to be honest I’m not entirely sure if it was coming from the hotel or not. I found all the staff friendly and accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and comfortable room - amazing bar area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, beds comfortable and cleaned each day. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The bar was modern and staff were pleasant, the food was excellent. We stayed in August and thought as the hotel was busy there would be some nightly entertainment but there wasn't. The pool and it's facilities I couldn't fault. We will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice large rooms with good restaurant. Breakfast was OK but a bit expensive at 12.50 euros
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10/10 Exceptional

We used one of the function rooms for a 230 family member gathering and the catering was great along with the function room. We also stayed the night which was very comfortable. The only thing I would say is that there weren't enough plug points for charging phones etc, only because they were used for lamps, kettle and fridge. But this is a minor factor and could be resolved by hard wiring some of these items. Overall had a really great stay. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay

Great stay. Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and polite Lovl big foyer Food and service was good Room was spacious
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, friendly and professional staff
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous room. Warm room (not always the case with hotels) and lovely breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Great pool and hot tub area. Staff very friendly. Met some very nice people
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10/10 Exceptional

Had stayed many years ago and had forgotten what a lovely hotel. Spacious bright room and bathroom and convenient carparking in basement carpark with access to reception. Courteous staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay. Place to stay when touring Midland.
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10/10 Exceptional

The space, the staff excellent 👌
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and tidy. Bit loud corridor but not hotel’s fault
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Surprised at the size of the hotel for its location. The sound of water rushing to fill a tank in the middle of the night was unexpected!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable rooms and beds. Only covering is a too hot comforter. I need a top sheet. I didn’t ask. Everything else great. Luxury even. Close walk to stores pubs and cafes.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

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.
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4/10 Fair

Load noise in the room kept waking me up during the night. Room very cold.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and lovely staff. Food excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel Heads up that (to the best of my knowledge) there’s no public transportation (including cabs) in Ballinasloe. The train station is not walking distance