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Hodson Bay Hotel

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.
A wooden hot tub with towels, surrounded by potted plants, overlooking a lake with a stone wall and a view of the distant shoreline.
A corridor with seating areas, a stone wall, and large windows.
A marina with boats docked, a modern building, and a traditional house in the background.
A hotel room with a view of the sea, a desk with a book, a glass of wine, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Roscommon Road, Athlone, N37 XR82
  • Place, The Spa at Hodson Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Athlone Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

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

View all photos for Superior Room - Adults Only

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

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
(33 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Athlone

On lake.With a stay at this Athlone hotel, you'll be steps from The Spa at Hodson Bay and a 5-minute walk from Lough Ree. Also, Athlone Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Burren Exposure is within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sean's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gertie Browns - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Loaves And Fishes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dead Centre Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bastion Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hodson Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants
Hodson Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a marina. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the family-friendly Hodson Bay Hotel. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 181 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hodson Bay Hotel offers 181 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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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Hotel Hodson Bay
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Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hodson Bay Hotel to the airport?

Hodson Bay Hotel is 85.4 mi (85-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hodson Bay Hotel?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hodson Bay Hotel on Nov 15, 2026 start from $119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hodson Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hodson Bay Hotel.

Does Hodson Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hodson Bay Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hodson Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Hodson Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hodson Bay Hotel have a pool?

Hodson Bay Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hodson Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Hodson Bay Hotel is home to L Escale Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Hodson Bay Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Hodson Bay Hotel to downtown Athlone?

Hodson Bay Hotel is 3.6 mi away from Athlone.

Hodson Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room with the lake view. Beautiful surroundings opposite the bay and lake, nice garden and restaurants, tasty food. Breakfast with the view. We really enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel only had 1 night but next time we come will definitely have more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in all departments. Lakeside environment is lovely. Guests well behaved. Two EV chargers at rear of hotel. Happy to stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, staff lovely, breakfast and evening meal were great. Pool and leisure facilities were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous. Only prob was room beside the lift. And also children running up and down hall until all hours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodations were lavish and spacious. The hotel made sure every detail was taken care of! Lovely property right on the water with beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in breakfast room or bar. Had dinner in bar which was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique and charming hotel near a lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub could be warmer, couldnt find a vending machine which would of been handy extremely friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026