Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good facilities
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Minor inconveniences

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Rooms were clean but some facilities showed signs of neglect.
Service
9.1
Staff were friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.6
Conveniently located with easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were lovely and comfortable, though minor issues were noted.
Amenities
8.6
Good facilities, including the spa and pool.
Value for Money
8.3
Fair pricing for the quality of stay, despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Food quality was good, but some meals were not outstanding.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a pleasant stay with potential for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:42

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Shearwater Hotel, conveniently located between Athlone and Galway, offers elegant rooms with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Unwind in comfort and style during your stay.

Exceptional Dining and Leisure Facilities
Indulge in fine dining at Marengo's restaurant, relax at the modern bar, or pamper yourself at The SPA. Stay active at the Shearfitness leisure centre which features a swimming pool for your enjoyment.

Versatile Event Spaces and Exciting Activities
Host successful meetings or special events at the state-of-the-art conference center with 9 meeting rooms. Explore a variety of activities nearby such as golfing, clay pigeon shooting, and horse riding for a memorable experience.

Book your stay at the Shearwater Hotel now for a blend of luxury and excitement!

Important information:

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children 11 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 15 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1169 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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aoibheannr142 • Family • Ballinasloe, County Galway, Western Ireland
10
Wonderful meal at the Shearwater
Pros:

Had dinner with the kids here this week and the food and the service were both wonderful.
We were seated straight away despite it appearing busy. Paul brought menus for us, including the kids menus and took a drinks order promptly.
I didn't get the name of the girl who took our food order, but a special mention as she was really excellent with the kids.
Service was great and food was delicious.
A warm welcome from manager, Des as he came to see how everything was going with our meal.
I would recommend the Shearwater for anyone local wanting a nice meal out!

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Vanessa • couple • au
9
Pros:

Great Spa.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Lovely staff keen to assist in any way they could. The hotel is bright and airy. There are separate seating options outside the bar if you prefer quiet intimate chat while having food and drinks.

Cons:

A fixed and limited menu. We had dinner Saturday night. I felt there weren't many options available.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • ie
7
Pros:

It’s handy

Cons:

It needs to be done up

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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bernadettebP5836QH • Friends getaway • County Galway, Western Ireland
10
Lovely place to meet a friend.
Pros:

Lovely environment for meeting a friend. Lovely food, staff very helpful and friendly. We felt very relaxed and welcome.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Quinn • couple • ie
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • ie
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Janina • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect for our stay.
Pros:

Clean, quiet, and very helpful and pleasant staff

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
5
585jjm • Couples
8
Average
Pros:

We had a stay here recently. It was Okey, nothing out of the ordinary. Your average hotel.
We enjoyed it as a couples one night away without the kids. Biggest let down was the food. Starters chicken ceasar salad was nice. However Ordered steak sandwiches for mains and it was mixed strips of beef with onion and mushroom mush. Parts of the steaks were cold and you can tell it was pre made. Dessert was truly awful, it was a strawberry cheesecake and it didn't taste like strawberry cheesecake. It felt like it was one of those shop bought pre made cheesecakes that are low quality. Unfortunately ice-cream was poor quality too. Best part of this meal was the pepper sauce with chips.
In saying that, once the dessert came out, there was no waiter around to see how everything was so the problem couldn't be rectified. Anyway that was the evening meal.
Breakfast was actually lovely. Was all self catering. Produce in the hot buffet was warm and tasty. Truly enjoyed it.
The swimming pool was Okey. It was a bit messy with some old broken sinky toys lieing around. However it didn't affect us. What did matter to us that the water station was not working. Also changing room facilities in ladies were quite wet and showers were dirty with used stuff (razor) around. Most of them had empty containers for shampoo. When approached staff at reception desk at the gym and enquired about shampoo, was told they don't have any more. So unfortunately had to walk back to the rooms to wash. Not once did we see any staff measuring cholerine levels or cleanliness while we were there.
Anyhow, these things can be all improved on. Just needs time, resources, training and a good schedule and maintenance. On a good note there were 2 staff members that did stand out. One person was a waiter. Tall dark haired male. He had a little bit a laugh with us when delivered our ceasar salads and moretti beers. He seemed to be the only waiter delivering food. So he was nice. Also in the bar there was a lady with black mid length hair serving drinks. Her welcoming smile and politeness was nice.
So overall our stay was Okey. It allowed us to get away for the night as a couple and just chill.

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Kiera • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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sarahmhayes • Family • Limerick, County Limerick
10
One of our favorites
Pros:

A big group of us stayed for the June long weekend, we had a great time as always. Our kids love the pool and the food is always fabulous. We didn't use the cinema on this visit but it's always a massive hit. Comfortable rooms that are spacious and the staff are always so friendly. Can't wait to return. Would highly recommend

2026-06-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Loved it would stay again hopefully more offeres

Cons:

Didn’t like the toilet Im the bedroom there was shower and I prefer baths also it’s was a disabled bathroom so don’t like it also seem to be disabled beds in some of the rooms on the flower I was in with I never saw at cinames before

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • ie
4
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Marian • extended_group • ie
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Iva • solo_traveller • hr
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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ANN • couple • ie
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee