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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Loughrea hotel

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway
  • St. Brendan's Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Long Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Loughrea

In Loughrea .You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Dunguaire Castle and 25 miles (40 km) of Eyre Square. University Hospital Galway and University of Galway are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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
  • ‪TUK Away Asian street food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slow Roast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Triangle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bewley’s Barista - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Loughrea hotel
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Loughrea hotel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers 91 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Shore Island Spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

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 12.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
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
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Shore Island Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis.

How close is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa to downtown Loughrea?

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is 0.3 mi away from Loughrea.

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 549 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor from start to finish had to check out a day early fire alarm going off all night set off on purpose and nothing done about it Truly the worst stay possibly ever
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Dustie

N/a
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONAN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Nice property. Had a lovely view of the Lake. A bit out of town but the bar and restaurant in the hotel has excellent food. Breakfast was lovely. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Resort wants to put off being upscale but there are a number of items that come off cheap and cutting corners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel , great food , comfortable , great view of the lake and nice staff . The only downfall was in the bar the cocktails were the worst I’ve ever had. They clearly need training on how to make them . I tried a few different ones and they were truly awful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Sarasota

Traveled with partner
Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice big clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

6/10 Okay

Masahiro

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Guinness here is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms dark, insufficiently lit. Boasted of 3 eateries, yet no food, at 8.15pm ! Not even bar grub . Lake close by was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024