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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
  • Rickie
    United States of America United States of America
    We liked that there were a couple of eating options on premises and a bar as well. The room was very clean and spacious.
  • Janine
    United States of America United States of America
    great location on the lake. lots of resort type facilities. very friendly staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • L’Escale Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Amenities of Hodson Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Hodson Bay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Hodson Bay Hotel

  • Guests staying at Hodson Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

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

  • Hodson Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • L’Escale Restaurant

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

  • 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.

  • 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

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