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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
BBQ/picnic area
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Reception
The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa blends luxury and relaxation. Unwind with a hot stone massage at Shore Island Spa or enjoy rooftop terrace views. Two restaurants serve lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway

What's nearby

  • St. Brendan's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Long Point - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dunguaire Castle - 28 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Eyre Square - 34 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • University of Galway - 35 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bewley’s Barista - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slow Roast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maggie Mays - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel
A rooftop terrace, a garden, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a Swedish massage, and aromatherapy at Shore Island Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and kids' meals at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Lir Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Lough Rea
Lough Rea Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel Spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel Loughrea

Frequently asked questions

Is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Loughrea, this spa hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Dunguaire Castle and within 32 mi (52 km) of Eyre Square and University Hospital Galway. University of Galway is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 578 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Breda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with quality service and a great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all around, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful view if the Lough. Good food and friendly service. The bathroom could do with brighter lighting and although breakfast was lovely (recommend the avocado, beetroot, posched eggs) it was not clear that you had to get your toast from the buffet which is strange seeing as it says on the menu scramble eggs on toast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant .no fault to be found
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is a nice hotel with spacious, clean and tastefully decorated rooms. The beds are comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was a little weak. We asked to have someone come and look at it but no one followed through. The staff was polite but there was rarely anyone at the front desk. Overall, my stay was satisfactory, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautifully decorated. Staff were all mostly helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Nice and hot. Room was a family room very spacious, net curtains could do with being replaced. Quite ripped and worn Other than that room was very comfortable. Would nt hesitate to go back to this hotel again. Not really far from Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never been to a hotel that does not have a mini fridge. This does seem to be common in Ireland so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall is very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar and restaurant, staff was friendly. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very friendly and hospitable. The food at the restaurant was wonderfully crafted. The accommodations were well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall property is clean, feels safe, and the staff is friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with lots of amenities,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just overall very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall the hotel is decent, but the food in restaurant wasnt great, and the breakfast in the morning was reheated in microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Another Great Stay

Great stay although it was only 1 night as it was a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raminta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Short break

Excellent stay very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel with great rooms, service and bar... Easy walk to town and helpful suggestions from staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

A nice comfortable stay

I stayed for one night and it was great. Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. The corridors were quiet. Staff were very friendly. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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