Hodson Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3782 reviews)
Roscommon Road , Athlone , ie

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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Martina solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Spacious comfortable accomodation

Cons:

Would have liked a more varied menu in main restaurant with a greater choice of mains.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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BERSIA-MULA couple fr
10
PARFAIT !
Pros:

EXCEPTIONNEL ! On ne pouvait rêver mieux ! On a passé seulement 24h, mais parfaites !

Cons:

Je ferais une piscine Adult Only car les enfants qui jouent font beaucoup de bruit et c'est dommage il faudrait un lieu piscine sauna que pour les adultes car même dans le sauna ou hammam nous entendons les cris MAIS c'est juste pour faire un retour c'est la seule chose à redire et qui n'est pas non plus dérangeante énormément c'est un léger axe d'amélioration

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cristina couple ie
10
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Mary solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Grezio solo_traveller it
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple ie
10
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Keith solo_traveller ie
2
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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JOSEPH solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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geraldine solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything. Statf excellent

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Majella solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Lovely location with a good buzz.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Philippe solo_traveller be
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ronayne solo_traveller ie
9
Excellent hotel. Will be back
Pros:

Great food
Great location
Spotless hotel
The bedrooms have everything.
Best 4 star hotel ive stayed in.
Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Will be back!

Cons:

Hotel a bit spread out.
Staff/chef knowledge of Gluten free meals can be improved upon.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple ie
10
Great stay in a gorgeous hotel in a fab location
Pros:

Spacious, comfortable room, fab spa treatments, excellent food, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Stankard couple ie
9
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Rachael solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller ie
10
Relaxing week end
Pros:

Loved the location
Very smooth check in and booking restaurants at time of checking was very handy
Loved the cocktail making class
Good was very nice
Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Kavesh solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful lakeside hotel with fabulous kitchen
Pros:

The breakfast and the dinners were fabulous. The location was great. The staff was very responsive.

Cons:

The room was small and was not air conditioned during a very hot Ireland summer.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Callum couple ie
10
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Darren couple gb
8
Great fun
Pros:

Fantastic location, in the center of town.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t great . One of the bar people wasn’t happy that we asked for a drink 5 minutes before closing

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Teodoraban couple ie
4
Overall the amenities and the food was lovely, staff was also very friendly and accommodating
Pros:

We found the general hotel very clean, the food was lovely and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Unfortunately we didn't realise that not upgrading to a lake view room would mean we were left with a view of a rusty ventilation system and a dirty window. The room was also not as modern as described on the website. If we would have known this we would of upgraded to the lake view rooms which appear to be the more modern rooms with a nice view.
We didnt love the cleanliness of the room, we had dead flies on the inside of our window sill along with some dirt and grime around our bathtub.The rooms are not very sound proof and unfortunately when the guests across the way would close their door, our door would rattle and make a lot of noise. We also had to keep our bathroom door closed because we could hear the next door guests conversation very clearly even though they weren't talking very loudly.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee