About this property

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • 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


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Hospitality Ecolabel
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting. Staff above friendly and helpful. I was ill while I was there and staff provided a blanket as I had a fever. Very helpful
  • Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    -Room was very spacious -Fantastic powerful shower -Room & Hotel itself very clean -Breakfast was lovely & had great choice -Attended a wedding and food was outstanding -Staff very friendly, special mention to Senior Guest Relations Manager...
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable. Good food and drinks. Friendly and helpful staff Went for wedding. Excellent meal
  • Emer
    Ireland Ireland
    Very pleasant and helpful staff. Beautiful breakfast with great choices. Lovely setting in conservatory. Hotel in lovely setting.
  • Maurice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was beautiful, the room was very nice and modern with a really comfy bed and pillows we had everything we could ask for, the room was nicely decorated and very clean. the reception area had lovely seating areas inside snd out in the...
  • Kieran
    Ireland Ireland
    Just a wonderful hotel, staff food and the room was magnificent
  • Rose
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was fabulous, location, helpful staff, food. I was attending for a wedding, and attention to detail was fantastic.
  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were great room and view large and comfortable
  • Michelle
    Ireland Ireland
    Always a lovely atmosphere, we really enjoyed the cooking demonstration.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Position on the lake. Beautiful room with stunning view of the lake. Choice to be in an area without children.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • L’Escale Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

House rules

Hodson Bay Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$293. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.