Shearwater Hotel & Spa is conveniently located near the marina and the River Suck, just a 20-minute drive from Athlone and 50 minutes from Galway. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the modern bar, relax at The Spa, or stay active at the Shearfitness leisure centre, which includes a swimming pool.

Each bedroom provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a comfortable bed, and an LCD TV. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath.

For business needs, the hotel features a state-of-the-art conference and banqueting centre with nine meeting rooms and the Plaza Suite.

The surrounding area offers a variety of activities, such as golfing, extreme boot camp, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, and horse riding. The location is particularly appealing to couples, who have rated it 8.8 for two-person stays.

Spa facilities at this hotel

Wellness

Fitness/spa locker rooms
Personal trainer
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Fitness
Spa/wellness packages
Foot bath
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Steam room
Spa facilities
Body scrub
Pedicure
Manicure
Hair treatments
Make up services
Waxing services
Facial treatments
Beauty Services
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage Additional charge
Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Fitness centre
Sauna

Guest reviews· 8.5/10 (834)

The Shearwater Hotel & Spa generally receives positive feedback, with many guests describing their stay as "heavenly" and highlighting the comfortable and clean accommodations. The friendly and helpful staff are consistently praised, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Its nice location in Ballinasloe is also a recurring positive point for visitors.

Guests appreciate the well-decorated and well-equipped nature of the hotel. The availability of amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, and free on-site parking adds significant value to the guest experience. The hotel also caters to specific needs with facilities for disabled guests and special diet menus available upon request, which is a strong positive.

However, a recurring theme indicates a slight decline in standards compared to previous visits for some guests. While specific details of this drop are not provided, it suggests an area where the hotel could focus attention to maintain its otherwise high reputation. Despite this, the overall sentiment remains largely positive, with the hotel's comfort, staff, and facilities standing out as major draws.

What guests rated

Cleanliness: 9.2
Staff: 9.1
Location: 8.8
Comfort: 9.1
Value for money: 8.5
Wi-Fi: 8.8
Breakfast: 9.0

Most popular facilities

Indoor swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness centre
Room service
Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Superb breakfast