Quietly located, the family-run Shelmalier House is just 5 minutes’ drive from the town of Athlone. It features a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and free private parking. The Athlone Institute of Technology is 0.6 mi away. The rooms offer a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Athlone is on the River Shannon, where guests can enjoy numerous water sport activities. The historic Athlone Castle is just 1.9 mi from the Shelmalier House and the World Heritage Site of Clonmacnoise is a 20-minute drive away. There are 4 popular golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the property.

Couples in particular 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 (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Athlone
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suzie
    United States of America United States of America
    This place was wonderful. The owner Jim went out of his was to make us welcome and comfortable. There was glitch in our plans and Jim went out of his way to get it fixed fot us. It was raining and we got wet and cold-he brought us a heater.that...
  • Nicholas
    United States of America United States of America
    Greeted quickly and taken to our room. Was given suggestions for things in town and informed about breakfast. Everyone was very kind and the room and facilities were great.
  • Thieroblin
    Australia Australia
    The room was large and very clean. The hosts were really nice. The breakfast was very good.

Area info

Amenities of Shelmalier House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Shelmalier House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 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 not allowed.

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

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Shelmalier House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shelmalier House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Shelmalier House

  • The prices at Shelmalier House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Shelmalier House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at Shelmalier House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Shelmalier House include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single

  • Shelmalier House is 1.4 miles from the center of Athlone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shelmalier House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental