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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 AU$144
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway
  • Place, Ballinasloe Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clonmacnoise
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Deep soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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 - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Clonmacnoise - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 20 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Lough Ree - 26 min drive - 37.1 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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive

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.

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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
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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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$144.29, 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.