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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grace
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was spacious and clean, the location is beautiful looking over a lake and not too far from Athlone town
  • Drew
    Ireland Ireland
    The Yew Point walk is amazing. The staff are local and friendly. It is unpretentious but classy.
  • Deirdre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely bedroom in the Retreat section. We stayed 4 nights not three. 27-31 October. I originally booked 3 from 28-31 October nd decided to go for 27th as well. This booking wasn’t updated and I found ths stressing having to explain all...
  • Svetlana
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful location, choice of activities for adults and kids in the hotel and around.
  • Grace
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful hotel, very spacious. Staff were very friendly. We enjoyed the bar food. The rooms were lovely.
  • Paula
    Ireland Ireland
    Comfortable bed, beautiful view, great big bathroom. Quiet due to staying in the adult only section. Nice breakfast.
  • Gerard
    Ireland Ireland
    We have stayed at the Hodson Bay before and have found the amazingly high standards and professionalism of the staff team to be consistent. Great breakfast and a very relaxing atmosphere.
  • Norman
    Ireland Ireland
    all aspects of the hotel was of a very good standard.f
  • Ian
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was good. Very comfortable.staff were very helpful and approachable. Food was good. Room was very clean.Spa was excellent. We will stay in the hotel again
  • Frances
    Ireland Ireland
    Beds were comfortable, breakfast was lovely. The surroundings are beautiful. I didn't get an opportunity to use the pool facilities but another in our group loved the pool and facilities. I'll have to try those the next time we visit.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do u get to use pool facilities

    Yes all guests have access to the swimming pool
    Answered on 20 September 2019
  • Is this a lake view room ?

    The "Retreat Double Room" does not have lake view. Our "Retreat Deluxe with lake view " room has front facing views of lake.
    Answered on 16 December 2019
  • Is there public transport from Athlone to the hotel?

    There is no public transport but there are taxis outside the train & bus station that will bring you to the hotel.
    Answered on 4 July 2020
  • What are the check in and out times please.

    Check in is at 15:00 & check out is 11:00
    Answered on 23 August 2021
  • Do any of you room have a jacuzzi??

    All our retreat deluxe rooms have a double jacuzzi in.
    Answered on 11 February 2020
  • Hi.myself anf my girlfriend areLooking to stay a couple of nights over next weekend with ye,it says only breakfast include is there an offer with dinn..

    You can add 4 course dinner for €30 per person or 2 course dinner for €27 per person.
    Answered on 13 October 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • L’Escale Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Facilities of Hodson Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

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
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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

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.
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.

FAQs about Hodson Bay Hotel

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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
  • 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: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Hodson Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

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