Hodson Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3782 reviews)
Roscommon Road , Athlone , IE
+353 90 644 2005

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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:
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3782 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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Sean • couple • za
4
Not what we expected and were hoping for.
Pros:

Breakfast was good
Beautiful location

Cons:

We were looking for peace and quiet and it was nothing like that- large groups of unsupervised children running up and down passages till late at night.
Service at lunch was not great.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Restaurant was fantastic

Cons:

Poor bar facility's

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • ie
6
Grand but nothing special
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

Our room looked over an air conditioning unit.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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JERRY • couple • ae
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
6
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Location is very good. Beautiful lake view.
Breakfast menu is nice and tasty. Full Irish breakfast. Snack bar and pastries always fresh.

Cons:

The radiator was little bit noisy.
When heating starts...its make a clicking noises.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Situation overlooking the water

Cons:

Booked through Booking.com since 17th Oct for a Lake View Room which was paid for but only got a side view when checked in - so so disappointed.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
6
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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N Layden • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

good breakfast & very friendly staff

Cons:

old, tired secor with a very loud fan running all night

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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D • couple • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • family_with_children • de
7
Ich würde es für den Preis nicht mehr buchen!
Pros:

Betten bequem, Badezimmer sehr sauber! Personal sehr freundlich!

Cons:

Wir waren im „alten “ Teil des Hotels untergebracht das wirklich in die Jahre gekommen. Im Schwimmbadbereich nur eine kleine Sauna, leider keine Möglichkeit sich auf einer Liege zu entspannen, das Spa kostet auch ohne Anwendungwn ca. 20 Euro pro Stunden. Das Frühstück war ok aber nichts besonderes.

Alles in allem preislich viel zu teuer! Wir hatten gehofft im nahe gelegenen Wäldchen spazieren zu gehen bis an die spitze der Landzunge, der Bereich muss sehr schön sein, ist aber gar nicht mehr zugänglich. Überall Private property! Das lässt die Lage des Hotels deutlich in der Qualität sinken! Man ist ja hier um in der Natur zu sein! Schade, denn die Gegend ist sehr schön!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Padraig • couple • ie
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Food and rooms

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Joan • family_with_children • ie
8
Very enjoyable, all the family enjoyed it.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, wide choice all good.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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K. • couple • de
10
Pros:

Die Lage am See war perfekt, das Hotel verfügt über ein Spa mit Indoorschwimmhalle, 2 Saunen und ein sehr gut ausgestattetes Fitnessstudio. Golfplatz ⛳️ in der Nähe, sowie ausreichend Parkplätze...es befinden sich mehrere Restaurants und ein tolle Bar im Hotel. Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder..

Cons:

Es gibt nix negatives zu sagen

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • de
10
This hotel and it’s beautifully located the staff are amazing.
Pros:

The location. I love staying at this hotel.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Viola • solo_traveller • de
10
Great for a spa trip
Pros:

There was free parking and the staff was nice, especially in the restaurant. The room was very big room with complimentary water and tea. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the spa, especially the hot tub with a view of the lake - worth the money and I had it all to myself.

Cons:

You have to wear a swimming cap in the pool and the pool is on a separate floor from the spa so they are not so easy to combine. There was no tray in the shower to put my shampoo and shower gel. The bed was a bit soft for me, but that is personal preference. The tub could have been a bit cleaner.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee