This luxurious AA 4-star hotel is a haven of peace and quiet, on the beautiful shores of Lough Ree, by Athlone Golf Course. In the heart of Ireland's Lakelands, Hodson Bay Hotel offers extensive leisure features include a 20-metre indoor swimming pool with hydrotherapy, a children's pool, a steam room, a sauna, plus a state-of-the-art gym. Hodson Bay Hotel has luxurious rooms, most with stunning views of the lake and golf course. The marina and Bay Sports offer many water-based activities. Hodson Bay boasts the award-winning L'Escale Restaurant and the lively Waterfront Bar and Carvery. The award-winning Spa at Hodson Bay Hotel offers a wide selection of treatments and spa packages. The hotel is located just 5 minutes' drive from Athlone town centre and just off the M6 motorway. Both Dublin and Galway are approximately a 1-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gerard
    Ireland Ireland
    The peace & quiet & whole atmosphere. Beautiful surroundings with Lough Ri in view.
  • Louise
    Ireland Ireland
    The room and bathroom were very spacious with a gorgeous view of the lake. The bed was very comfy and huge. Lovely food for both breakfast and dinner. The swimming pool was good and quiet when we went. Will definitely return for another stay.
  • Liam
    Ireland Ireland
    The views of the lake.Location of the hotel and the leisure centre.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • L’Escale Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Facilities of Hodson Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Slovak

House rules

Hodson Bay Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Hodson Bay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that only the Family Room can accommodate children. Kindly inform the property if any of the guests are children, so the rooms can be set accordingly.

FAQs about Hodson Bay Hotel

  • Hodson Bay Hotel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Athlone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hodson Bay Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Fitness
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Yoga classes

  • The prices at Hodson Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Hodson Bay Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Hodson Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hodson Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • L’Escale Restaurant