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Hodson Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Lake shores set the scene for family adventures at this retreat where guests can sail across the water, practice their golf swing, or indulge in spa treatments

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The Hodson Bay Hotel, lakeside with a marina and golf course, offers mini golf for families, Pilates and spa treatments for adults, and water skiing and sailing for active travelers. Two restaurants serve local cuisine with kids' menus, and attentive staff meets all needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Family Room

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

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

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Athlone Towncentre
    14 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Clonmacnoise
    39 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Double Y
    9 min drive
  • Sean's Bar
    9 min drive
  • Craft Bistro
    11 min drive
  • Savoury Fare
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 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 fitness classes, sailing, and water skiing at this hotel. Indulge in a body scrub, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure 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 rowing/canoeing, motor boating, 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 concierge services
  • An elevator, wedding services, and massage treatment rooms
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 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
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

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

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
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Hodson Hotel
Hotel Hodson Bay
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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?

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.

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

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 956 reviews

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

ANTONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent facilities great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Amenities
Stunning hotel,good spa,good views…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and well localed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Marats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Swimming pool was awsome and gym was great. Rooms nice cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & a beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool etc was a great extra touch but expected hot tub to be at least warm. Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay with great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, staff friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Good place to stay

Quality Hotel. Executive room was spacious in the newer building. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I night stay on way to a wedding. Hotel position is amazing staff are friendly and professional/
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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