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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
BBQ/picnic Area
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa blends luxury and relaxation. Unwind with a hot stone massage at Shore Island Spa or enjoy rooftop terrace views. Two restaurants serve lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €124
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Spa

Shore Island Spa has 8 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The property's spa offers beachside massages, deep-tissue massages, and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, and body wraps. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a mud bath, and a sauna.

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Loughrea is home to Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Dunguaire Castle and Eyre Square are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Athlone Towncentre. University of Galway is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway

What's nearby

  • St. Brendan's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Long Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dunguaire Castle - 28 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 34 min drive - 41.9 km
  • University of Galway - 35 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bewley’s Barista - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maggie Mays - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slow Roast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel
A rooftop terrace, a garden and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a Swedish massage and aromatherapy at Shore Island Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Lir Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa on 6 Oct 2025 start from €124.20, 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.

How much is parking at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Loughrea, this spa hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Dunguaire Castle, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Eyre Square and University Hospital Galway. University of Galway is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) away.

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