5/5 Excellent
William
Travelled with group
25 Sep 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Shearwater Hotel & Spa
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Overview of Shearwater Hotel & Spa
Shearwater Hotel & Spa
4.2/5 Very good
Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Gym
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Contactless check-in
- Hand sanitiser provided
- Personal protective equipment
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway
Explore the area
- Ballinasloe Golf Club6 min drive
- Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre8 min drive
- Kilconnell Franciscan Friary13 min drive
- Galway (GWY)33 min drive
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About this area
Ballinasloe
Located in Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre and Dartfield Horse Museum and Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballinasloe Golf Club and Athlone Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Glendeer Pet Farm and Athlone Leisure World. With waterskiing, rafting and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
What's nearby
- Ballinasloe Golf Club - 6 min drive
- Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 8 min drive
- Kilconnell Franciscan Friary - 13 min drive
- Glendeer Pet Farm - 24 min drive
- Clonfert Cathedral - 31 min drive
Getting around
- Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive
Restaurants
- Where to eat
- The Restaurant – Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations required.
- The Main Bar – Serves breakfast daily.
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Check-in
Contactless social distancing
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.
Safety measures
Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 10.00 per person
- 1 1 restaurant
- 1 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Aerobics classes
- Children's pool
- Fitness centre
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool
- Motorised watercraft
- Sauna
- Shopping
- Steam room
Family friendly
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
Conveniences
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
- Front-desk safe
- Library
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- German
- Irish
- Polish
Business services
- Business centre
- Conference space
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool sunloungers
Spa
- 9 treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Couples treatment room(s)
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Sauna
- Spa open daily
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Grab bar in shower
- Grab bar near toilet
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- Raised toilet seat
- Roll-in shower (select rooms)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchairs available on site
More
- Fireplace in reception
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Heating
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Deep-soaking bath
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower/bath combination
- Towels
Entertainment
- Films for purchase
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Local maps
- Phone
- Restaurant dining guide
- Safe
- Turndown service
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Hotel
Pool
4 star
Business-friendly
Free WiFi
Guest rating 4+
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 4:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in
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 checkout
Special check-in instructions
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
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
This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 10.00 per person (approximately)
- 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
Safety features at this property include 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
National rating
Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Hotel
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Galway Carlton Hotel
Hotel Carlton Galway
Shearwater Galway
Shearwater Hotel
Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe
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Carlton Shearwater Ballinasloe
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway
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Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very good
4.5/5
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Staff & service
4.1/5
Amenities
4.2/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
Lorcan
Travelled with family
20 Sep 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
5/5 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
23 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
19 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
5/5 Excellent
Geraldine
Travelled with family
19 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021