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Hodson Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina

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Sports facility
Relax in a contemporary space with seating areas and a blend of wooden and glass partitions.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil view of the water.
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, body treatments
Enjoy serene waterfront views and tranquil surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Roscommon Road, Athlone, N37 XR82

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Hodson Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Athlone Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lough Ree - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Athlone Castle - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Athlone Station - 13 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Savoury Fare - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dead Centre Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Loaves And Fishes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gertie Browne - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hodson Bay Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Hodson Bay Hotel, you can look forward to a golf course, a marina, and mini golf. Adventurous travelers may like the water skiing, fitness classes, and sailing at this hotel. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include motor boating, rowing/canoeing, and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 181 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Croatian, English, French, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • L Escale Restaurant
  • Octagon

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Pilates classes
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hodson Bay
Hodson Bay Athlone
Hodson Bay Hotel
Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
Hodson Hotel
Hotel Hodson Bay
Hodson Bay Hotel Hotel
Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
Hodson Bay Hotel Hotel Athlone

Frequently asked questions

Does Hodson Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hodson Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hodson Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hodson Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hodson Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly Athlone hotel is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Hodson Bay and Lough Ree. Athlone Golf Club is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

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Hodson Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 894 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & a beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our planned activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional. Rooms were spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good time staying in this hotel. Area was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay with great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, staff friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, Excellent menu. Warm and friendly greeting. Spacious room, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting on the lake with nice facilities. Service needs work
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conference with a bit of luxury

I have stayed here many times, and the resort rooms are fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff

We really enjoyed our stay! The staff were so friendly and accommodating, food was fab and we will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hodson bay

Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dtaff and room absolute amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel would be happy to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, great rooms, great location and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly A finest establishment rivaling the very best in the world. And at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, quiet, clean, good food, Lake country like location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this hotel. The rooms could do with a bit of a freshen up but apart from that the scenery was spectacular and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast options where amazing and the bar had a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms, very clean and nice view out into the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Hotel was absolutely lovely could not fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, right on lough Ree. The staff were extremely pleasant and the breakfast was delicious. The bed was extremely comfortable and I was very thankful to see a bath in the bathroom as well as a shower!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024