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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
2 bars/lounges
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway
  • Place, St. Brendan's Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Long Point
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Loughrea

At Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, you'll be 31.1 km (19.3 mi) from Dunguaire Castle and 39.8 km (24.7 mi) from Eyre Square. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Shore Island Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Lir Bar, is open for lunch and dinner. Business amenities include conference space and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Loughrea hotel include University Hospital Galway and University of Galway.

What's nearby

  • St. Brendan's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Long Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Galway - 30 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Eyre Square - 30 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 42 min drive - 76.1 km

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maggie Mays - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ken's Oriental Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Loughrea hotel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers 91 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Shore Island Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Lir Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Lough Rea
Lough Rea Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel Spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel Loughrea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

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

Is parking available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

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

Is there a spa on site at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Shore Island Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as prenatal massages.

What luxury perks are available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 600 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for a wedding at the hotel, the quality of the food,service ,staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly even the restraunt staff. I loved how spacious the room was. And the shops and everything were very easy and convenient to to get to.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was enjoyed by my wife and walked the town to see the lake and historical sites. Pub in town was inviting and friendly and the food was great. Good place to go if you want comfort and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
The room was fantastic, comfortable beds and great hot shower. No frig in the room but the hot water kettle and tea setup was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful view if the Lough. Good food and friendly service. The bathroom could do with brighter lighting and although breakfast was lovely (recommend the avocado, beetroot, posched eggs) it was not clear that you had to get your toast from the buffet which is strange seeing as it says on the menu scramble eggs on toast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant .no fault to be found
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

I want to stay again！

The room was spacious and clean, and there was no room to spread out two large suitcases. There was also a supermarket and a fast food restaurant nearby, which was convenient. I was very grateful for the bathtub and electric kettle. However, I wanted a refrigerator. Was it possible that the dishes on the menu were free for breakfast? I didn't look at the menu carefully because I saw first that coffee was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable Family stay at this hotel for 2 nights. The room was very clean and bigger than we had expected it to be. Breakfast was very nice both mornings and staff were very accommodating. Very quiet hotel. Would definitely stay again and will highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with quality service and a great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is a nice hotel with spacious, clean and tastefully decorated rooms. The beds are comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was a little weak. We asked to have someone come and look at it but no one followed through. The staff was polite but there was rarely anyone at the front desk. Overall, my stay was satisfactory, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never been to a hotel that does not have a mini fridge. This does seem to be common in Ireland so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

6/10 Okay

Gustaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

More fore show then service

Acctually nothing wrong but not up to what I expect from a 4 star hotell. Everything is a bit dated, sloppy services, glasses and cups was not changed the first morning. Breakfest not made from start, reheated scrambled eggs, avocado toast that was made with guacamole not fresh avocado. A sticky note in coffee milk. Poor lightning in the toilet made almost impossible to shave. No saftybox..... I could go on regatding the non-exciting SPA but I will stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautifully decorated. Staff were all mostly helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Nice and hot. Room was a family room very spacious, net curtains could do with being replaced. Quite ripped and worn Other than that room was very comfortable. Would nt hesitate to go back to this hotel again. Not really far from Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025