Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 10.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, and arrangements should be made in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in the heart of Ballinasloe, just a 2-minute drive from Coral Leisure Centre and 6 minutes from Ballinasloe Golf Club. It is approximately 4.9 miles from the Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre and 8.3 miles from Long Island.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 10.00 per day, subject to availability. An advance request is required for rollaway beds.

Shearwater Hotel & Spa in Ballinasloe

Average nightly price at Shearwater Hotel & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$132
March	$121
April	$133
May	$141
June	$163
July	$159
August	$167
September	$158
October	$132
November	$115
December	$118

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Shearwater Hotel & Spa is praised for friendly staff, spacious clean rooms, and good on-site facilities like the spa, gym, pool and bar, with a convenient town location, though some note service lapses and occasional noise.

Housekeeping is commonly praised, though a few mention worn furnishings or cold rooms. Leisure facilities draw compliments, but guests report a busy pool and occasional sauna outages or cleaning gaps. Dining feedback ranges from excellent bar food and hearty breakfasts to bland buffet items and slow dessert service. Overall, expect a large, good-value stay with strong amenities and some variability in polish.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Multiple reviews praise the spa, gym, pool and bar. Some note a busy pool, limited or out-of-service sauna, and occasional cleaning or maintenance gaps.

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Kate

Mar 24, 2023

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We had a lovely stay in the Shearwater Hotel. We did find that the staff were quite standoffish and there was a feeling of being a bit of a nuisance to them, maybe they don’t get paid enough, who knows. The facilities were brilliant though (I was shocked at how good the gym was, especially for a hotel gym!), but we specifically booked a hotel with a sauna (because we LOVE a sauna) but it was out of service which was really disappointing. They did have a steam room which made it a bit better though! We just prefer saunas. All in all, it was a lovely stay. I just wouldn’t run back personally.

10

Michael

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent facilities

10

Alejandro

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buena experiencia en el hotel. Estuve por trabajo una noche, tiene spa y gimnasio y piscina de uso libre La habitación super amplia y grande y muy limpia El desayuno buffet pero no tenían queso ni nada de colacao. Un poco alejado de la estación de tren Todo esta muy bien

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Linda

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Great pool and hot tub area. Staff very friendly. Met some very nice people

10

Monika

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff, live music on Saturday night , very good Spa treatments , nice and clean rooms, enjoy weekend here.

10

James

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

bobbie

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs

10

Rachel

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel, great facilities, very reasonable price and lovely friendly staff

8

Silvia

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is surprisingly big and very nice. Especially entrance reception area. Room wee bit used but clean. Pool busy need more attention for cleaning. Just one sauna was working that night.

10

RESHAM

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is always friendly love staying here everything is close by and they have good facilities

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as clean or spotless. A few mention cleanliness shortfalls or worn condition.

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8

Rosaleen

Mar 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy, very large room, huge bed, spotless clean, tea and coffee with mugs so much better than the standard little cups, complimentary shampoo conditioner etc, even ironing board, great breakfast, huge choice, would definitely visit again.

10

Barbara

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great overnight stay in the Shearwater Hotel. Hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. Its a pity about hotel's location, its not in a very 'picturesque' spot.

8

Olivia

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and tidy. Bit loud corridor but not hotel’s fault

10

Margaret

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. Amazing stay from start to finish. Staff were wonderful, food gorgeous, everywhere was absolutely spotless. Would highly recommend.

10

Alejandro

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buena experiencia en el hotel. Estuve por trabajo una noche, tiene spa y gimnasio y piscina de uso libre La habitación super amplia y grande y muy limpia El desayuno buffet pero no tenían queso ni nada de colacao. Un poco alejado de la estación de tren Todo esta muy bien

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Irene

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not as clean as it should be.

10

bobbie

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs

6

Kathryn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, but basic . Breakfast was bland , and just seemed sloppy . Staff while nice when you engaged with them all seemed quite new and not pro active when checking in on what the hotel had to offer , what time breakfast was , where the restaurant was etc. when checking out the member of staff took keys and that was it. While nothing bad can be said about hotel , a lot could be improved

8

Silvia

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is surprisingly big and very nice. Especially entrance reception area. Room wee bit used but clean. Pool busy need more attention for cleaning. Just one sauna was working that night.

10

George

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Staff was great, food was excellent, and the room was clean. Recommended. Would definitely stay there again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with features like large TVs or patios in some. Some guests experienced dated decor or temperature issues and noted inconsistency between rooms, such as air conditioning.

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Thomas

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Rosaleen

Mar 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy, very large room, huge bed, spotless clean, tea and coffee with mugs so much better than the standard little cups, complimentary shampoo conditioner etc, even ironing board, great breakfast, huge choice, would definitely visit again.

10

Barbara

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great overnight stay in the Shearwater Hotel. Hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. Its a pity about hotel's location, its not in a very 'picturesque' spot.

10

Catherine

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and polite Lovl big foyer Food and service was good Room was spacious

8

Harold

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I think they are going through some renovations. We booked two rooms and they were different. I think one had a/c and one didn't.

10

Joseph

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a little run down. Very helpful and friendly staff.

10

James

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

bobbie

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs

8

Nancy

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Shane

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Load noise in the room kept waking me up during the night. Room very cold.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and welcoming. However, several reviews cite lapses in attentiveness or professionalism, including slow dessert service, curt responses, limited check-in information, and missed special-occasion recognition.

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10

Roberta

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent 2 night stay … staff lovely great room and excellent food in the bar … not our first time in the Shearwater and we will definitely return … highly recommended.. Roberta

10

Hannah

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff.

10

Catherine

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and polite Lovl big foyer Food and service was good Room was spacious

6

Kathryn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, but basic . Breakfast was bland , and just seemed sloppy . Staff while nice when you engaged with them all seemed quite new and not pro active when checking in on what the hotel had to offer , what time breakfast was , where the restaurant was etc. when checking out the member of staff took keys and that was it. While nothing bad can be said about hotel , a lot could be improved

10

Rachel

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel, great facilities, very reasonable price and lovely friendly staff

10

Nigel

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The space, the staff excellent 👌

4

Sharon

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very disappointed as had noted to hotel that this couple ( my daughter & boyfriend)had just got engaged if they could make their stay special and there was no acknowledgment at all. Not even a congratulations. Will not be booking this hotel again

10

George

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Staff was great, food was excellent, and the room was clean. Recommended. Would definitely stay there again.

10

RESHAM

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is always friendly love staying here everything is close by and they have good facilities

10

Caitriona

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was gorgeous and realky enjoyed it ,staff though on friday evening were slow with dessert orders and also staff were a little rude at reception when we asked for coffee as we didnt see any available staff in the bar . Overall though we had a pleasant stay and we would recommend it to anyone

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Location

Convenient for Ballinasloe amenities and easy walks to shops and pubs. Less scenic setting, and the train station is a bit far.

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Paul

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No flora landscaping limited but was in a town

10

Barbara

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great overnight stay in the Shearwater Hotel. Hotel is spotless and the staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. Its a pity about hotel's location, its not in a very 'picturesque' spot.

10

Alejandro

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buena experiencia en el hotel. Estuve por trabajo una noche, tiene spa y gimnasio y piscina de uso libre La habitación super amplia y grande y muy limpia El desayuno buffet pero no tenían queso ni nada de colacao. Un poco alejado de la estación de tren Todo esta muy bien

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10

Thomas

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good stay. Place to stay when touring Midland.

10

James

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Nancy

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Noel

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location close to ballinasloe centre

10

RESHAM

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is always friendly love staying here everything is close by and they have good facilities

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Dining

Guests enjoyed the food, especially bar meals and substantial breakfasts, though some reported bland breakfast items and slow dessert service.

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10

Roberta

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent 2 night stay … staff lovely great room and excellent food in the bar … not our first time in the Shearwater and we will definitely return … highly recommended.. Roberta

8

Rosaleen

Mar 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy, very large room, huge bed, spotless clean, tea and coffee with mugs so much better than the standard little cups, complimentary shampoo conditioner etc, even ironing board, great breakfast, huge choice, would definitely visit again.

10

Catherine

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and polite Lovl big foyer Food and service was good Room was spacious

10

Margaret

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. Amazing stay from start to finish. Staff were wonderful, food gorgeous, everywhere was absolutely spotless. Would highly recommend.

10

Alejandro

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buena experiencia en el hotel. Estuve por trabajo una noche, tiene spa y gimnasio y piscina de uso libre La habitación super amplia y grande y muy limpia El desayuno buffet pero no tenían queso ni nada de colacao. Un poco alejado de la estación de tren Todo esta muy bien

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10

James

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

bobbie

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooom. Clean and cute. The bar looked adorable. Super nice staff (lady from nyc) would totally come again. It was so nice to stay in a jcie hotel after some sketch air bnbs. Just book this hotel if you are on the fence. Not too far of a drive from the cliffs, stopped at some castles on the way and stooped by a cute little town for sunset and dinner after the cliffs

6

Kathryn

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, but basic . Breakfast was bland , and just seemed sloppy . Staff while nice when you engaged with them all seemed quite new and not pro active when checking in on what the hotel had to offer , what time breakfast was , where the restaurant was etc. when checking out the member of staff took keys and that was it. While nothing bad can be said about hotel , a lot could be improved

10

George

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Staff was great, food was excellent, and the room was clean. Recommended. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Caitriona

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was gorgeous and realky enjoyed it ,staff though on friday evening were slow with dessert orders and also staff were a little rude at reception when we asked for coffee as we didnt see any available staff in the bar . Overall though we had a pleasant stay and we would recommend it to anyone

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8 $172	9 $154	10 $90	11 $94	12 $90	13 $148	14 $192
15 $111	16 $92	17 $91	18 $590	19 $91	20 $157	21 $226
22 $226	23 $94	24 $92	25 $92	26 $92	27 $590	28 $109
29 $111	30 $92

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