Hodson Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3353 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 3353 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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Aileen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Donal • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Marita • extended_group • au
7
Cons:

the breakfast

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • couple • gb
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • ie
8
Nice room, great location, albeit tough to justify the food and drink prices.
Pros:

Nice environment and location

Cons:

Breakfast - for almost €20 - not self service and felt rushed / very busy. Drinks prices were the same as a City centre Hotel in Dublin.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Staff, food, location.

Cons:

No sky, TNT sports for football.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • couple • ie
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Excellent location and value. Only stayed 1 night but enjoyed it. Met friends for drinks and dinner and was very satisfied. Thank you!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Dermot Patrick • family_with_children • gb
7
A great bank holiday weekend
Pros:

A great site with lots of space. Catered well for large numbers

Cons:

-

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
7
Pleasant
Pros:

Location
Food

Cons:

Staff can’t be bothered

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa Anne C • family_with_children • ie
10
We will be back a few times a year!
Pros:

A wonderful big hotel with lots on amenities. We have stayed here before and it did not disappoint. The beds are very comfy and breakfast is great.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Eine gute Lage, direkt am See. Wir (Familie mit drei Erwachsenen) haben Zimmer direkt nebeneinander erhalten.
Das Frühstück hatte eine gute Auswahl und das Personal war sehr bemüht und freundlich.

Cons:

Der Whirlpool war mir zu kalt.
Insgesamt wirkte das Hotel etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Dafür war der Preis, aber auch geringer als in anderen Häusern auf unserer Reise. Es ist somit kein echter Minuspunkt.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • gb
6
Great food and location, room a little tired and staff attitude a real mixed bag.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and beautiful location.

Cons:

Some of staff's attitude was quite abrupt and unfriendly. Also noise level from a function until 230am totally unacceptable as was staff response when we pointed it out.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Annita • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

The thermal suite and the food in the bar

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Food, staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee