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Shearwater Hotel & Spa

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

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Boating
Indoor wedding
Front of property - evening/night
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

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Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway
  • Ballinasloe Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Athlone Towncentre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Clonmacnoise
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ballinasloe

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Ballinasloe awaits you at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. You'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Ballinasloe Golf Club and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, The Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' club, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Conference space and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekend mornings buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballinasloe hotel include Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and Shannonbridge Marina.

What's nearby

  • Ballinasloe Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 22 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Clonmacnoise - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lough Ree - 27 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moycarn Lodge & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Good Taste Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Shearwater Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Shearwater Hotel & Spa. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers 104 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site 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.

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 transport

  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 films
  • 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 and check-out are 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 24 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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

What is the cancellation policy at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on 27 Aug 2025 start from NZ$174.55, including 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 parking available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Shearwater Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Shearwater Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

What makes Shearwater Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shearwater Hotel & Spa.

Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, Shearwater Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Shearwater Hotel & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shearwater Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 468 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms and beds. Only covering is a too hot comforter. I need a top sheet. I didn’t ask. Everything else great. Luxury even. Close walk to stores pubs and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

patsy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Load noise in the room kept waking me up during the night. Room very cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, friendly and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great pool and hot tub area. Staff very friendly. Met some very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Irene

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

P M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024