Title: Shearwater Hotel & Spa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shearwater Hotel & Spa Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center ![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/30cb94c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/976cab3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/463882d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/f118713f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/a831174f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Shearwater Hotel & Spa offers riverside relaxation with upscale comfort. Guests can shop on-site, book aromatherapy treatments, or swim in the indoor pool. The experience includes fitness classes and a nearby library for quiet reading time. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast available - Gym - Room service - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 8 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=1717688&PinnedHotelID=1717688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/f766565f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries - 283 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/f766565f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries - 283 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/f766565f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries Shower/tub combination - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/f766565f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Connecting rooms available TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hair dryer Designer toiletries Shower/tub combination - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717700/1717688/3e0517d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 2 Bedrooms 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding 2 bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallinasloe-Hotels-Shearwater-Hotel-Spa.h1717688.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallinasloe-Hotels-Shearwater-Hotel-Spa.h1717688.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.32641%2C-8.22041&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qWNiWarwUtwPNuanqQ33eLVPqUk=) Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Galway #### What's nearby - Ballinasloe Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.1 km - Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre - 6 min drive - 9.5 km - Clonmacnoise - 20 min drive - 27.3 km - Athlone Towncentre - 20 min drive - 32.7 km - Lough Ree - 26 min drive - 37.1 km #### Getting around - Ballinasloe Station - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Karibas - ‬9 min walk - ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Moycarn Lodge & Marina - ‬4 min drive - ‪Supermac's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### Shearwater Hotel & Spa Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river Shopping on site, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Shearwater Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a body wrap, aromatherapy, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, The Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out - Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a banquet hall Room features All 104 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs - TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1857900/1857859/ce2d2249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Athlone Springs Hotel Athlone - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Parking included 8.4 Very good 384 reviews CA $168 CA $191 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=1857859&PinnedHotelID=1857859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117709700/117709621/481fae9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dysart Cabin Retreat Taghmaconnell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=117709621&PinnedHotelID=117709621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - The Main Bar - The Restaurant ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Children's club - Children's pool - Fitness classes - Full-service spa - Gym - Indoor pool - Indoor pool (guest access) - Library - Personal motorized watercraft - Sauna - Shopping - Steam room ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's club (surcharge) - Children's pool - In-room babysitting (surcharge) - Indoor pool - Laundry facilities - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - Business center - Conference space ### Outdoors - On a river - Outdoor furniture - Pool loungers ### Full-service spa - 9 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Ayurvedic treatments - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Massage - Sauna - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Elevator - Grab bar in shower - Grab bar near toilet - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom - Raised toilet seat - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible spa - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Pay movies - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between December 24 and December 28. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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. ### 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 and a smoke detector ### We should mention Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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 ### National rating Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation. ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Shearwater Hotel & Spa have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa? > As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Hotel & Spa on Nov 17, 2025 start from CA $115.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballinasloe-Hotels-Shearwater-Hotel-Spa.h1717688.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Shearwater Hotel & Spa pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Shearwater Hotel & Spa? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shearwater Hotel & Spa? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Shearwater Hotel & Spa? > Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25.00 (subject to availability). ### Where is Shearwater Hotel & Spa located? > This family-friendly Ballinasloe hotel is located on the riverwalk, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ballinasloe Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Long Island and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. Kilconnell Franciscan Friary and Shannonbridge Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ballinasloe Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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