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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of shopping on site, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AED 371
AED 421 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a small table with a magazine, a TV on the wall, and a children's play tent.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin room

Double or Twin room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Long Island and Big Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coral Leisure Centre and Glendeer Pet Farm. With water skiing, rafting, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ballinasloe travel guide
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Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway

What's nearby

  • Coral Leisure Centre
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Athlone Towncentre
    24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Clonmacnoise
    27 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lough Ree
    30 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Claregalway Castle
    45 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karibas
    9 min walk
  • Moycarn Lodge & Marina
    4 min drive
  • Valeries Of Aughrim
    7 min drive
  • Ryan's
    8 min walk
  • Good Taste
    6 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 aromatherapy, a massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site 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, along 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 a porter/bellhop
  • 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

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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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Property class

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

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 18 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on 1 September 2026 start from AED 371, 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?

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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Coral Leisure Centre and Ballinasloe Golf Club. Long Island and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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