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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Ballinasloe with spa and indoor pool

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Unwind by the river at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, where upscale comfort and relaxation await. Enjoy shopping on site, aromatherapy treatments at the spa, or a dip in the indoor pool. With fitness classes available and a library nearby to unwind with a good book.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Children's club

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is CNY589
CNY668 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Why we love this property

Relaxation retreat spot
The full-service spa offers daily body treatments, massages, and facials. A fitness room, sauna, and river location complete this rejuvenating escape.
Feast in style
Culinary options flourish at this hotel with a full-service restaurant and inviting bar. The morning buffet breakfast starts each day on a delicious note.
Premium sleep retreat
Soaking tubs pair with hypo-allergenic, premium bedding for a blissful night. Guests also enjoy turndown and 24-hour room service.

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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • Ballinasloe Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Long Island - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Kilconnell Franciscan Friary - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Glendeer Pet Farm - 15 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Woodlawn Station - 20 min drive
  • Athlone Station - 23 min drive
  • Ballinasloe Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moycarn Lodge & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Located near a train station, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballinasloe. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Shopping
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Main Bar - This bistro serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
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Frequently asked questions

Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa currently open?

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shearwater Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.

What is there to do at Shearwater Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like rafting, sailing, and water skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Shearwater Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and access to a nearby indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Shearwater Hotel & Spa like?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa is located by the river. Popular attractions include Ballinasloe Golf Club, which is 6 minutes away by car.

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