Hodson Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3118 reviews)
Roscommon Road , Athlone , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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 3118 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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Gordon couple ie
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
F
Frances couple gb
9
Pros:

Where the hotel was situated was beautiful

Cons:

One of the things was that the shower in the morning was cold

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
G
Grace couple ie
9
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
M
Mchugh solo_traveller ca
10
Not a commonplace hotel
Pros:

Beautiful old stately building overlooking a lake with nice countryside walks. Decor is in an older style in keeping with the older building but with a modern bathroom and bedding. The additional modern spa and fitness centre is all glass with an amazing pool and facilities. The breakfast buffet was extensive and delicious and we enjoyed our pub grub in the evening.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
E
Eoin couple ie
7
Food excellent, bed comfortable but made me sweat!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs a makeover, a bit shabby!

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
M
maurice couple gb
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
J
jpayroles couple fr
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple ie
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
T
Tiago couple ie
10
Pros:

The wine tasting was amazing. And the pool and sauna facilities were really good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
S
Siobhan extended_group ie
7
Very comfortable stay. Great staff. Lovely pool
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great food. Lovely location

Cons:

Bedroom and corridors could do with a little bit of update

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
H
Heike couple de
9
Wunderschönes Hotel
Pros:

Wir haben ein Upgrade in ein noch besseres Zimmer erhalten und die Aussicht war bombastisch. Freundliches Personal überall, leckeres Frühstück und bequemes Bett, riesiges Badezimmer.

Cons:

Personal beim Frühstück war zu wenig und völlig überfordert mit warmen Bestellungen. Ein einziger Koche der sowohl die warme Theke als auch Bestellungen hätte schaffen sollen, nicht möglich.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller ie
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
D
Dearbhail couple ie
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Oleg couple ie
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
C
Charlie couple ie
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alan couple ie
7
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple ie
3
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
C
Conor couple ie
10
Pros:

The location and the staff.
Food was very good.
The atmosphere around the place was very enjoyable and relaxing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
D
DJ Gleeson solo_traveller ie
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple ie
8
2026-03-20 via Nuitee