Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

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So Hotels
8.6 (120 reviews)
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway , Loughrea , IE
353-091-880088

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Facilities

Full-service spa
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Lack of mini fridge
Weak shower pressure
Limited information on breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
The room was very clean and bigger than expected, but some areas need maintenance.
Service
9.08
Staff were helpful, friendly, and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
8.62
Convenient location with nearby amenities like a supermarket and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms were spacious, clean, nicely decorated, though some features were lacking.
Amenities
8.1
Notable absence of a mini fridge and issues with shower water pressure.
Value for Money
8.56
Pricing was reasonable, but certain amenities did not meet expectations for a 4-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast options were great, but some confusion was reported about menu items.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall enjoyable stay with clean rooms and friendly staff despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:32

Property Description

Experience the ultimate retreat at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, where luxury meets tranquility.

Indulgent Spa Experiences
Pamper yourself in our serene spa, featuring a range of soothing massages, rejuvenating body treatments, and refreshing facials. Unwind and let our skilled therapists melt your stress away in a serene ambiance.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor culinary excellence at our two restaurants, including the lively Lir Bar. Enjoy in-room dining with our limited hours room service, or start your day with a delicious full breakfast available daily.

Comfort and Convenience
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and enjoy the convenience of complimentary newspapers in the lobby and self-parking. Our well-appointed guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, and private bathrooms for your comfort.

Don't miss the chance to book your unforgettable stay today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Martin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Anonym1000 • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Erin • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Lovely room and nice breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • ie
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Lewandowski • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Clean, spacious with friendly staff

Cons:

Have no faults

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Laureen • solo_traveller • at
9
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and tried their best to offer me es many vegan options for dinner as possible (sadly still were only 3)

Cons:

Access to the spa had to be paid additionally so we didn't use it (20€ pp for 1 h)

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sorcha • couple • gb
6
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • ie
8
Enjoyable
Cons:

Booked double bed but got 2 singles pushed together

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • ie
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
8
Was attending family wedding overall stay was mediocre
Pros:

The room was very spacious and the bed extremely comfortable

Cons:

Staff very inadequate in the job roles breakfast staff really poor abysmal service

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Majella • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • ie
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • ie
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Aogan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • us
10
Wonderful! Great staff 👍
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast and great views from our room.
Even though there was a wedding our room was quiet.

Cons:

We only had one night.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee