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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
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Boating
Indoor wedding
The Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers riverside relaxation with upscale comfort. Guests can shop on-site, book aromatherapy treatments, or swim in the indoor pool. The experience includes fitness classes and a nearby library for quiet reading time.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has 9 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and body wraps. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Spa
Treatment room

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • Ballinasloe Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 22 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Clonmacnoise - 25 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Lough Ree - 27 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moycarn Lodge & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chip Van - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
Shopping on site, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 104 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Main Bar
  • The Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
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Galway Carlton Hotel
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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

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Shearwater Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballinasloe hotel is located on the riverwalk, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballinasloe Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Long Island and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and Shannonbridge Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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