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 22 yard 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 a 5 minute drive from Athlone town center and just off Highway M6. Both Dublin and Galway are approximately a one-hour drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full 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
8.9
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    Ireland Ireland
    The setting, grounds, activities, practically everything
  • Christine
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean! Comfortable bed! Nice being next to the River Shannon! We were traveling from Cliffs of Moher towards Dublin. Very comfortable! So happy to have a soaking tub, Nespresso machine, robe and slippers after a long journey. I wish we had more...
  • Doran
    United States of America United States of America
    room was comfy despite the wedding guests on our hall. We heard no noise at all. dinner was EXCELLENT in the bar area. The salmon was delicious and perfectly prepared. Our server was attentive and knowlegeable
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    The biggest impression for us was the staff. I have never (in a long time) witnessed so many Irish staff in an Irish hotel for years. The staff were excellent. All very busy and none wasting time. Every one of them performed in a professional...
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, brilliant staff, great hotel, enjoyed the whisky tasting. Breakfast in the room was fantastic. Would book again and definitely recommend.
  • Adrienne
    United States of America United States of America
    LOVED the spa. Was very relaxing and a good value. Would go back for this experience.
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    Both the offered breakfast was great and dinner in the pub was great
  • Jacqueline
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was very comfortable, view was nice over the golf course with a slight view of the water. We had drinks in the bar and dinner in L'Escale Restaurant which was awesome. Breakfast was perfect.
  • Anna
    United States of America United States of America
    The whole place is an experience. Excellent view of the lake and golf course, for starters.
  • Karl
    Ireland Ireland
    Just had a great stay at Hudson bay hotel, staff were very friendly including the bar staff. Breakfast was beautiful and can't wait to go back

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 area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • L’Escale Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

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

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 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
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Slovak

House rules
Hodson Bay Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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

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

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

  • Hodson Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • L’Escale Restaurant
  • Check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Fitness
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Yoga classes
  • Room options at Hodson Bay Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
  • The prices at Hodson Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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