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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

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

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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

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

Overview of Shearwater Hotel & Spa

8.4 out of 10 Very good
8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationBallinasloe Golf Club6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBattle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKilconnell Franciscan Friary14 min drive
  • AirportGalway (GWY)40 min drive

Room options

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

Single Room B&B

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Two Bedroom Family Room B&B

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Family Room B&B

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room B&B

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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

Twin Room B&B

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this area

Ballinasloe

Located in Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. Rose Island and Lough Ree reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Glendeer Pet Farm and Athlone Leisure World. Travelling with kids? Consider Krazy Kids Fun Factory and Turoe Pet Farm. With waterskiing, rafting and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Ballinasloe Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 7 min drive
  • Kilconnell Franciscan Friary - 14 min drive
  • Athlone Leisure World - 19 min drive
  • Glendeer Pet Farm - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karibas - 9 min walk
  • Bread Basket The - 7 min walk
  • Supermac's - 8 min walk
  • Riverside Restaurant @ Moycarn Lodge and Marina - 4 min drive
  • The Pillar House - 9 min walk

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4-star family-friendly hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa and take advantage of shopping on site, a hair salon and an arcade/games room. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Aerobics classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and express check-out
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge) and multilingual staff
Room features
All 104 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, German, Irish, Polish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is 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

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 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant
  • The Main Bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Aerobics classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

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 (selected rooms)
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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 24 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and 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
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

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

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

As of 23 Sept 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on 19 Oct 2023 start from €87.77, 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.

Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight.

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

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Shearwater Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballinasloe hotel is located on the riverwalk, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballinasloe Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre and Kilconnell Franciscan Friary. Glendeer Pet Farm and Temple Finghin are also within 16 miles (25 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 418 reviews" "
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Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 418 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 34%
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 418 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 418 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 418 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 2%

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oskars

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
We had a great overnight stay in the Shearwater Hotel. Hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. Its a pity about hotel's location, its not in a very 'picturesque' spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in the Shearwater Hotel. We did find that the staff were quite standoffish and there was a feeling of being a bit of a nuisance to them, maybe they don’t get paid enough, who knows. The facilities were brilliant though (I was shocked at how good the gym was, especially for a hotel gym!), but we specifically booked a hotel with a sauna (because we LOVE a sauna) but it was out of service which was really disappointing. They did have a steam room which made it a bit better though! We just prefer saunas. All in all, it was a lovely stay. I just wouldn’t run back personally.

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, live music on Saturday night , very good Spa treatments , nice and clean rooms, enjoy weekend here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023