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An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, large windows, and a modern architectural design. - Hodson Bay Hotel (Athlone)
A corridor with seating areas, a stone wall, and large windows. - Hodson Bay Hotel (Athlone)
A hotel room with a view of the sea, a desk with a book, a glass of wine, and a lamp. - Hodson Bay Hotel (Athlone)
A marina with boats docked, a modern building, and a traditional house in the background. - Hodson Bay Hotel (Athlone)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

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 fitness classes, sailing, and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. The health club offers Pilates classes and yoga classes; other things to do include water skiing, fishing, and motor boating. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair. There is a patterned wallpaper on the wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Superior Room - Adults Only

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Retreat Room with Lake View (Adults Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Retreat Deluxe Room with Lake View (Adults Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair. There is a patterned wallpaper on the wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair. There is a patterned wallpaper on the wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Athlone, Hodson Bay Hotel is on a lake. Athlone Castle and Rindoon are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Spa at Hodson Bay and Athlone Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Athlone Leisure World and Glendeer Pet Farm. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Athlone travel guide
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
  • St. Peter and Paul's Church
    14 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre
    14 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Athlone Station
    15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sean's Bar
    9 min drive
  • Loaves And Fishes
    9 min drive
  • Double Y
    9 min drive
  • The Bailey Bar
    9 min drive
  • Gertie Browns
    11 min drive

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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
  • Designated smoking areas

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 noon

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

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

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class

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

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?

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 noon.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hodson Bay Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional. Hotel has a lovely relaxed feeling about it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caisey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was warm and clean! Enjoyed the view of the lake and lovely area to sit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thermal Spa is a must visit go everytime we stay. Staff are very friendly food in bar and restaurant are always great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, restaurant great with lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Northern ceramics

Liked: Staff & service
The Staff at the Hodson bay were very polite and helpful. The room we stayed in was a bit dated compared to a room our friends stayed in. It is a very busy and noisy hotel, and would be good that there was a quiet room to read a book or just to chill. The food in the fine dining restaurant is excellent, and the food in the bar is basic pub grub but again nice. The staff in the Spa are excellent, but it could do with a relaxing pool, with a plunge pool and spa jets. The only other issue I would have is, the bar has a coffee/ pastries counter. I asked the staff a few times for a extra hot mocha and twice it was luke warm which had to be sent back. i think the bar could do with a bit of light entertainment at night, but only a suggestion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cristofor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is excellent, beautiful location, plenty car parking, 2 ev charging points on the back of the Hotel, very nice swimming pool with hot and wet sauna , breakfast very good and plenty options, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable clean room. Excellent fresh breakfast. Staff polite & professional. Spa & leisure facility most relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean spacious room Friendly staff Fab food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious room Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was amazing. Room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANTONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent facilities great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our planned activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Amenities
Stunning hotel,good spa,good views…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and well localed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely view staff excellent comfy bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was excellent and I found the gym to be superior to most hotels where I've stayed as it had a complete range of dumbbell weights, not just small ones, in addition to some machines, pullup bar, and barbell bench press, There were, of course, treadmills and another room with stationary bikes. The room was not large, but modern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Noelle

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

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, bar area was nice. Spa options were amazing and the staff there was very friendly. Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and pillows, nice powerful shower, great breakfast and helpful staff. We didn’t have time to use the pool but it looked good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay.

Beautiful location, excellent facilities and the food was superb. The exercise pool and gym were top of the line, first rate equipment. A 5 Star facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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