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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Ballinasloe, within a 10-minute drive of Ballinasloe Golf Club and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. This upscale hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Temple Finghin.

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 28.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, Shearwater Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

A business center is on site at this 4-star property. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a library. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Library
  • Express check-in
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Swimming pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Shopping on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 104
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Irish
  • Polish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers 104 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay movies
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Shampoo
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.

The Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

The Main Bar - This bistro serves breakfast only. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

The onsite 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.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Number of treatment rooms 9
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • Shearwater Hotel & Spa Ballinasloe
  • Shearwater Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballinasloe

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in is available.

National Rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

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