Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1241 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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Vince • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely ☺️
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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uwehff • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Scarlett • couple • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ber • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
B
Benjamin • couple • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • ie
5
Very disappointed. What should have been a relaxing 3 days was actually very uncomfortable
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Plenty of variety and easy to access.

Cons:

The room was far too hot. Couldn't open the window more than a couple of inches. 3 people staying but housekeeping only had the room set up for 2 despite notifying reception. Room was quite dated, furniture scuffed and had to step into a bath to have a shower. Tap loose and loose tile on the bathroom floor.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Fornataro • family_with_children • it
2
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • family_with_children • it
10
Relax attività bimbi super - cinema compreso
Pros:

Piscina e ristorante

Cons:

Il bagno un po’ vecchio

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Vapelon • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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sean • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Spotlessly clean, friendly staff, would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • gb
6
Pros:

We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel and the food was very good as was the service.

We used the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi and they where very good.

Cons:

We stayed in July 2026. The heat in the room was totally unbearable. We requested a fan which helped a bit. There was no fridge in the room to put in bottles of water or soft drinks to keep cool.

We have stayed in this hotel numerous times over the years and overall we where very disappointed in it. There was no atmosphere.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Magda0007 • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Moira • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Such a child friendly hotel

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Beds were comfortable
Cold water available on corridors

Cons:

No music in the bar area

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Very good breakfast

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee