Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.3 (895 reviews)
Galway Road , Loughrea , IE

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff mentioned repeatedly
Excellent food and delicious meals reported by many
Great location with lake views and good vistas
Spacious, comfortable rooms and comfortable beds
Cons:
Inconsistent service and some reports of rudeness/poor breakfast service
Value concerns — guests mentioned cost and poor value for price
Occasional room problems: noisy events, TV or AC issues, and at least one report of carpet smell
Spa access charged extra (additional cost to use amenities)

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Rooms described as clean and spacious in multiple reviews, though at least one guest reported a strong urine smell in the carpet — overall generally good but with occasional serious lapses.
Service
7.8
Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful, especially by wedding guests, but there are several reports of inconsistent and poor service (rude behaviour from a manager, slow/abysmal breakfast service and missed room service items).
Location
9.2
Repeated positive mentions of a great location, lake and excellent views; several guests highlighted the convenient and appealing setting.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms frequently described as spacious and comfortable with good beds, though some issues reported (TV not working, poor view for one room, air-conditioning/ventilation problems and noise from events affecting sleep).
Amenities
7.9
Standard hotel amenities appear adequate, but the paid access to the spa (extra charge) and limited mention of other facilities lower the score slightly.
Value for Money
7
Several guests complained about cost and perceived poor value (notably poor breakfast/food relative to price); cost was explicitly listed as a con in at least one review.
Food and Beverage
9
Many guests described the food as excellent/delicious and praised breakfasts, though a minority reported very poor breakfast quality and service; overall F&B leans positive but inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall many guests enjoyed stays (weddings, good atmosphere, friendly staff and location) but experiences are mixed due to service inconsistencies, occasional cleanliness issues and some room/amenity problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:23

Property Description

Impressive Location overlooking Loughrea Lake
Located just 20 minutes from Galway, the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers stunning views of Loughrea Lake, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Luxurious Spa Facilities
Indulge in relaxation at the hotel's spa, featuring 10 treatment rooms, experience showers, an ice fountain, a sanarium, and a relaxation room. Pamper yourself and unwind in this luxurious haven of tranquillity.

Modern Accommodation and State-of-the-Art Amenities
Experience stylish and modern accommodation in contemporary surroundings. The hotel offers superb facilities, making it the perfect base to explore the region's major attractions while enjoying a comfortable and luxurious stay.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Book now for a restful and rejuvenating getaway.

Important information:

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the spa needs to be booked in advance. For more information, please contact the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 895 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 7.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.9
E
Edel • couple • ie
10
Great value for money
Pros:

The room was very spacious lots of storage, the dinner was very tasty and large portions. Breakfast was good too. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
I
Isabelle • couple • ie
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • ie
4
Pros:

Room was passable.A rigged up shower in a bath is not the standard expected of a hotel rating itself 4 star.

Cons:

Long queues stretching out into reception for the restaurant in the evening.

Not enough bar stools and the attitude of bar staff poor with slow patchy serving.

No BBC on TV and when enquiring from reception they though it was a TV programme.

Breakfest buffet chaotic,with no plates for food and poor choice.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • ie
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
V
Viktor • couple • ie
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
E
Elaine • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Size of family room

Cons:

Poor service at breakfast

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
C
ciaran • couple • ie
8
A fine spot
Pros:

Hearty breakfast, Bed was comfortable. Great place for wedding.

Cons:

Showers needs updating. Decor a bit dated in hotel rooms. Guinness taps need cleaning and Diageo quality rep needs to call out. Guinness was curdling.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
T
Teresa • couple • ie
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
M
Miguel • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
John A • family_with_children • ie
10
Lovely hotel. Clean and very helpful staff.
Pros:

Lovely staff.
Enjoyable stay.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
E
Elisa • solo_traveller • ie
7
Nice stay, good location
Pros:

Nice room, clean, comfortable

Cons:

A little dated, think the use of the thermal suite should be free for guests

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
C
Clodagh • couple • ie
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • gb
8
Excellent location, good mid range hotel
Pros:

Room ok. Rooms Needs a safe. Needs a refurb, showing its age.
Breakfast, standard for mid range hotel.
Staff, clearly over stretched, can’t pay attention to customers
Serving staff at dinner were excellent, could not have been more friendly or helpful

Cons:

As bove

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
mcallister • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
B
Beverley • couple • nz
8
Close enough to Galway for a pleasant day out.
Pros:

We thought the meals were excellent.

Cons:

It would have been better if there was a fridge in the room

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
L
luca • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • ie
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • ie
3
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
K
Kathriona • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee