Unwind by the river at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, where upscale comfort and relaxation await. Enjoy shopping on site, aromatherapy treatments at the spa, or a dip in the indoor pool. With fitness classes available and a library nearby to unwind with a good book.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Athlone Castle - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
Athlone Towncentre - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
Clonmacnoise - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
Lough Ree - 24 min drive - 30.7 km
Getting around
Woodlawn Station - 20 min drive
Athlone Station - 23 min drive
Ballinasloe Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Karibas - 10 min walk
Venezia Restaurant - 5 min walk
Supermac's - 10 min drive
Good Taste Chinese Restaurant - 6 min walk
Bread Basket The - 7 min walk
About this property
Shearwater Hotel & Spa
Located near a train station, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballinasloe. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and The Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.
Languages
English, German, Irish, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
104 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Children's club*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Fitness classes
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Shopping
Access to nearby indoor pool
Golfing nearby
Rafting nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs available on site
Raised toilet seat
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Dining
The Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Main Bar - This bistro serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10.00 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Hotel
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway Ballinasloe
Galway Carlton Hotel
Hotel Carlton Galway
Shearwater Galway
Shearwater Hotel
Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe
Shearwater Ballinasloe
Carlton Shearwater Ballinasloe
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Carlton Shearwater Hotel Galway
Hotel Carlton Shearwater
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Ballinasloe
Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballinasloe
Frequently asked questions
Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.
Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shearwater Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at Shearwater Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with activities like rafting, sailing, and water skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Shearwater Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Shearwater Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Restaurant.
Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Shearwater Hotel & Spa like?
Shearwater Hotel & Spa is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Ballinasloe Golf Club, which is 6 minutes away by car.
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Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Enjoyable stay
Great stay. Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Excellent hotel, friendly and professional staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Lovely hotel.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Beautiful hotel. Great pool and hot tub area. Staff very friendly. Met some very nice people
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff..
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent hotel 10/10
Excellent hotel. Very good service. Massive room and very comfortable beds. Very friendly receptionists. The TV in the room was massive. Short walk to the local amenities. Our room had a spacious patio. The lobby area where you sit down was like a little library very quirky with all the books and very luxurious comfy sofas. I walked past the bar area and it looked pretty trendy and plenty of people in it. Very big hotel over all. Highly recommended for anyone to stay here and very reasonably priced
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2024
Surprised at the size of the hotel for its location. The sound of water rushing to fill a tank in the middle of the night was unexpected!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2023
Nice Hotel
Nice hotel.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2025
Very comfortable and spacious room but noisy.
Room was very comfortable. Lovely leisure centre.
There was a concert downstairs though so room was very noisy. It was due to finish at 10.30pm according to reception but didn’t finish until 11.15pm. Would think twice about staying again if there was a function on.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Good stay. Place to stay when touring Midland.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 19, 2025
Load noise in the room kept waking me up during the night. Room very cold.
Shane
Shane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2023
Lovely friendly staff, live music on Saturday night , very good Spa treatments , nice and clean rooms, enjoy weekend here.
Monika
Monika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2023
Very nice hotel. Lovely girl in reception when we arrived. We though enjoyed our stay
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2022
Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Amazing stay from start to finish. Staff were wonderful, food gorgeous, everywhere was absolutely spotless. Would highly recommend.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2023
Lovely hotel
We had a great overnight stay in the Shearwater Hotel. Hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable.
Its a pity about hotel's location, its not in a very 'picturesque' spot.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
All was very good
maureen
maureen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 14, 2024
Good hotel for weekend stay.
Hotel is surprisingly big and very nice. Especially entrance reception area. Room wee bit used but clean. Pool busy need more attention for cleaning. Just one sauna was working that night.
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2023
Amazing
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2024
Not as clean as it should be.
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
The hotel was gorgeous and realky enjoyed it ,staff though on friday evening were slow with dessert orders and also staff were a little rude at reception when we asked for coffee as we didnt see any available staff in the bar .
Overall though we had a pleasant stay and we would recommend it to anyone
Caitriona
Caitriona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs
bobbie
bobbie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2024
I think they are going through some renovations. We booked two rooms and they were different. I think one had a/c and one didn't.
Harold
Harold, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 2, 2023
Disappointing
Was very disappointed as had noted to hotel that this couple ( my daughter & boyfriend)had just got engaged if they could make their stay special and there was no acknowledgment at all. Not even a congratulations. Will not be booking this hotel again
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2023
We had a lovely stay in the Shearwater Hotel. We did find that the staff were quite standoffish and there was a feeling of being a bit of a nuisance to them, maybe they don’t get paid enough, who knows. The facilities were brilliant though (I was shocked at how good the gym was, especially for a hotel gym!), but we specifically booked a hotel with a sauna (because we LOVE a sauna) but it was out of service which was really disappointing. They did have a steam room which made it a bit better though! We just prefer saunas.
All in all, it was a lovely stay. I just wouldn’t run back personally.