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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre
    7 min drive
  • Athlone Towncentre
    21 min drive
  • Clonmacnoise
    23 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    39 min drive

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Room options

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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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 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

  • 283 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballinasloe

Located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballinasloe Golf Club, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. This 104-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kilconnell Franciscan Friary - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Athlone Castle - 20 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 21 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Clonmacnoise - 23 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Lough Ree - 24 min drive - 19.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Good Taste Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bread Basket The - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Shearwater Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Languages

English, German, Irish, Polish

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
  • The 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

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
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Hotel
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway Ballinasloe
Galway Carlton Hotel
Hotel Carlton Galway
Shearwater Galway
Shearwater Hotel
Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe
Shearwater Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Ballinasloe
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Ballinasloe
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballinasloe

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on Dec 2, 2024 start from $83.03, 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.

What can I see near Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Ballinasloe, close to Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre and Ballinasloe Golf Club.

Is there parking available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, Ayurvedic treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa include a casino?

No, Shearwater Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Shearwater Hotel & Spa serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at The Restaurant.

Will Shearwater Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shearwater Hotel & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shearwater Hotel & Spa.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Shearwater Hotel & Spa.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 445 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

P M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think they are going through some renovations. We booked two rooms and they were different. I think one had a/c and one didn't.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for weekend stay.
Hotel is surprisingly big and very nice. Especially entrance reception area. Room wee bit used but clean. Pool busy need more attention for cleaning. Just one sauna was working that night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Resham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous and realky enjoyed it ,staff though on friday evening were slow with dessert orders and also staff were a little rude at reception when we asked for coffee as we didnt see any available staff in the bar . Overall though we had a pleasant stay and we would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Place to stay when touring Midland.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

cliodhna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Was very disappointed as had noted to hotel that this couple ( my daughter & boyfriend)had just got engaged if they could make their stay special and there was no acknowledgment at all. Not even a congratulations. Will not be booking this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023