Hodson Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3304 reviews)
Roscommon Road , Athlone , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent service
Stunning location
Cons:
Pool and jacuzzi temperature
Limited bar menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
The hotel was clean, but some areas like the pool and jacuzzi were noted as lacking warmth.
Service
9.15
Staff were attentive, accommodating, and provided excellent service throughout the hotel.
Location
8.89
The location by the lake is stunning and contributes positively to the overall ambiance.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were generally reported to be excellent, though specific issues were not mentioned.
Amenities
7.97
Some amenities like the thermal suite and pool facilities were mentioned negatively.
Value for Money
8.53
The pricing was considered good for the service and facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.78
The food was well-reviewed, with special mentions of the restaurant's menu and variety.
Overall Experience
8.65
The overall experience was positive, marked by great hospitality and memorable moments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:16

Property Description

Luxurious Lakeside Haven

Extensive Leisure Facilities: Enjoy a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, children's pool, steam room, sauna, and a state-of-the-art gym.

Stunning Views and Water Activities: Most rooms offer breathtaking lake and golf course views. Explore water-based activities at the marina and Bay Sports.

Award-Winning Dining and Spa: Indulge in the exquisite L'Escale Restaurant and the lively Waterfront Bar. Pamper yourself at the award-winning Spa with a variety of treatments.

Experience tranquility at Hodson Bay Hotel, just a short drive from Athlone town center and conveniently located between Dublin and Galway. Book now for a memorable lakeside retreat.

Important information:

Please note that only the Family Room can accommodate children. Kindly inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3304 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Nicole • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Liane • solo_traveller • gb
1
Don’t stay here
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Rude, badly trained staff. Very impersonal, badly organised.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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SandraStepina • solo_traveller • lv
9
Very nice place
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Room need some repairing

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Breda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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jessica • couple • ie
10
Absolutely fabulous and relaxing
Pros:

Everything about out stay was amazing. The staff were so friendly, the room was lovely, the bed was cosy, the shower was so nice it had great pressure. The hotel is actually huge and has so many amenities. I would definitely recommend visiting in summer because there's a place on the lake that offers kayaking and other stuff. The food was phenomenal in both the bar restaurant and the dine dining restaurant. They also offer a very good breakfast. Can't recommend the hotel enough.

Cons:

The only con we have was one stale glass of Pinot Grigio but that's literally it.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Andreas_Lie • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great for wedding

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Alanna • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
10
Good food with good friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
Pros:

The bar manager went out of his way to ensure our food was perfect. And the bar staff advised us the best places to visit locally. The free wine tasting event was fab. Definitely recommended.

Cons:

Rooms were not together as had been requested

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • couple • fr
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • ie
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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sarah • couple • ie
10
Gorgeous stay with fabulous staff
Pros:

The staff went above and beyond to help. The breakfast was fantastic. Very clean.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great hotel, top class
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • za
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Ermela • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee