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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Indoor wedding
Indoor wedding
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
  • 283 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
  • 283 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • 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

  • Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
Shopping on site, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 104 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

English, German, Irish, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Main Bar
  • The Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Carlton Hotel Shearwater
Carlton Hotel Shearwater Galway
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Carlton Shearwater Galway Ballinasloe
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Galway Carlton Hotel
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Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on May 6, 2025 start from CA $151.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Shearwater Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballinasloe hotel is located on the riverwalk, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballinasloe Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Long Island and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and Shannonbridge Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 462 reviews

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 Excellent

Hannah

Enjoyable stay
Great stay. Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent hotel, friendly and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Beautiful hotel. Great pool and hot tub area. Staff very friendly. Met some very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Beautiful hotel and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Nice Hotel
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good stay. Place to stay when touring Midland.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Lovely friendly staff, live music on Saturday night , very good Spa treatments , nice and clean rooms, enjoy weekend here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Very nice hotel. Lovely girl in reception when we arrived. We though enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful hotel. Amazing stay from start to finish. Staff were wonderful, food gorgeous, everywhere was absolutely spotless. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen

All was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not as clean as it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobbie

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Harold

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

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.