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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

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 a facial, a massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site 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.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a small table with a magazine, a TV on the wall, and a children's play tent.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a large window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Double or Twin room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Long Island and Big Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coral Leisure Centre and Glendeer Pet Farm. With water skiing, rafting, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ballinasloe travel guide
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Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • Coral Leisure Centre
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Athlone Towncentre
    24 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Lough Ree
    30 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Claregalway Castle
    45 min drive - 45.6 miles
  • Birr Castle
    48 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karibas
    9 min walk
  • Supermac's
    8 min walk
  • Valeries Of Aughrim
    7 min drive
  • Supermac's
    12 min walk
  • Moycarn Lodge & Marina
    4 min drive

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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

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

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 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?

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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Coral Leisure Centre and Ballinasloe Golf Club. Long Island and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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

Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 519 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel in good location. Good sized room and well maintained. Issue with shower not being hot enough - maintenance came twice but issue still not resolved to satisfaction. Staff were apologetic but still a bit annoying. Breakfast quite good but hotel seems to have a teaspoon shortage! Quite good bar meals at reasonable prices. Again, soup could have been hotter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel for miles. Conveniently located, spacious rooms and lovely staff. Some fooms are in need of refurbishment but overall excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and lovely staff. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Angenehm. Hilfsbereit. Freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for one night with friends and overall had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel itself is lovely, the rooms were comfortable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout. The facilities were also excellent. Unfortunately, our experience at dinner let things down slightly. One of the meals (a double smash burger) was completely inedible and was returned, yet it still appeared on the final bill and was charged in full. This was raised at the time and should have been removed. We were also told during a conversation about tipping that staff do not receive tips and that there is no point in leaving one. If this is the case, it’s quite disappointing and not something guests would expect. Overall, a nice hotel and an enjoyable stay, but these issues did take away from what would otherwise have been a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast in a really nice fining room. Had a drink in the bar which had a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre et de taille correcte, située au bout d’un très long couloir. Parking souterrain gratuit appréciable. Le buffet du petit-déjeuner est particulièrement bien fourni, avec des options sans gluten, pour un prix raisonnable (12,50 €) au vu du choix proposé. Le service est aimable et efficace, sans être particulièrement chaleureux. L’enregistrement a été rapide. En revanche, nous avons essayé de joindre l’hôtel à plusieurs reprises dans l’après-midi, sans succès. Petit bémol : impossible de dîner au restaurant après 20h45, et le choix de restaurants dans les environs est plutôt limité. En résumé, un hôtel fonctionnel et pratique pour une étape entre l’aéroport et le Connemara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable room - amazing bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came from dublin late and didnt get any sleep , loud noise in the room , i think it was the air conditioning .i told the receptionist and she didnt even apologise or offer a complimentary tea or coffee .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms with good restaurant. Breakfast was OK but a bit expensive at 12.50 euros
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room. Warm room (not always the case with hotels) and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and polite Lovl big foyer Food and service was good Room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had stayed many years ago and had forgotten what a lovely hotel. Spacious bright room and bathroom and convenient carparking in basement carpark with access to reception. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy. Bit loud corridor but not hotel’s fault
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. Staff was great, food was excellent, and the room was clean. Recommended. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great facilities, very reasonable price and lovely friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to ballinasloe centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

No flora landscaping limited but was in a town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was clean, but basic . Breakfast was bland , and just seemed sloppy . Staff while nice when you engaged with them all seemed quite new and not pro active when checking in on what the hotel had to offer , what time breakfast was , where the restaurant was etc. when checking out the member of staff took keys and that was it. While nothing bad can be said about hotel , a lot could be improved
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 2 night stay … staff lovely great room and excellent food in the bar … not our first time in the Shearwater and we will definitely return … highly recommended.. Roberta
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always friendly love staying here everything is close by and they have good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space, the staff excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms and beds. Only covering is a too hot comforter. I need a top sheet. I didn’t ask. Everything else great. Luxury even. Close walk to stores pubs and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025