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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Boating
Indoor wedding
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway
  • Place, Ballinasloe Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Clonmacnoise
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 283 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 283 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballinasloe

Central Ballinasloe getaway .At this Ballinasloe hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ballinasloe Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Long Island and Shannonbridge Marina.

What's nearby

  • Ballinasloe Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Valeries Of Aughrim - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Shearwater Hotel & Spa. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers 104 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

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)

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa.

How much does it cost to stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on Nov 10, 2025 start from $82.93, excluding 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 Shearwater Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and body wraps.

How close is Shearwater Hotel & Spa to downtown Ballinasloe?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa is 0.3 mi away from Ballinasloe.