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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
2 bars/lounges
Reception
Steam room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway
  • St. Brendan's Cathedral
    7 min walk
  • The Long Point
    2 min drive
  • Dartfield Horse Museum and Heritage Centre
    8 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Lake View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Loughrea

At Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, you'll be 31.1 km (19.3 mi) from Dunguaire Castle and 39.8 km (24.7 mi) from Eyre Square. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Shore Island Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Lir Bar, is open for lunch and dinner. Business amenities include conference space and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Loughrea hotel include University Hospital Galway and University of Galway.

What's nearby

  • St. Brendan's Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Long Point - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Dunguaire Castle - 26 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 27 min drive - 39.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 29 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪TUK Away Asian street food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slow Roast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Triangle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bewley’s Barista - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Loughrea hotel.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers 91 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Shore Island Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Lir Bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Lough Rea
Lough Rea Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel Spa
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Loughrea
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Hotel Loughrea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$165.93, including 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 for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Shore Island Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as beachside massages.

What luxury perks are available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Lough Rea Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

No, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 530 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great! It was just a bit loud at night, due to some weddings and concerts. But it was the perfect location for everything we needed and close to family! We would most definitely stay there again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vilmantas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Mediocre
Overall experience was mediocre - after booking the hotel we got an automated welcome email from the hotel asking if we want to book the table for the dinner and other special requests; we emailed back the preferred time for the dinner also requested if we can use the swimming pool after arrival. We didn't get any response, but we were pretty sure that they received it and have us in mind. After arrival and checking in we were told that there is no swimming pool in the hotel (they have it only in Cork hotel), also the table wasn't reserved for us. Kids were extremely disappointed regarding the swimming pool and if we would have received the email from them on time advising us that the swimming pool is in the different hotel we would definitely not be choosing Loughrea Hotel and Spa and choosing the one more suitable for the children. The room was damp and the window was not opening, no balcony, no terrace, no window. All night we had an air conditioner on the lowest temperature and at the highest speed but it didn't make much of a difference, it was still very damp and no fresh air (we love sleeping with a bit of window open for the fresh air, but as the window was not opening we couldn't have that option). Breakfast was very poor, dried eggs, extremely dry black and white pudding, not a good quality sausages and bacon. Would we come back? No, thank you. For the price we've paid there are more luxury and comfortable hotels with tons of activities for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The property is in perfect conditions and service was super friendly, from the reception to the restaurants. We loved having the opportunity to have a late dinner, as we arrived quite late. It was all delicious and we had plenty of options to choose from. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was as described. Front staff were not as friendly or inviting. Resturant/bar staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasree

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a deluxe family room for 2 nights. The room was very spacious and was very clean. There were 4 water bottles and 4 towels each supplied. The restaurant in the hotel is good and the staff is very helpful too. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison, Scarborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The location was pretty and the hotel was in good shape. We had a wonderful sleep and everything was comfortable We found our food and service in the restaurant was just “ok”. Pretty average. And we spent money to use the spa facilities. But felt it was overpriced for what you get. But overall a nice stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great short break
Very clean, great breakfast,food, spacious room , extremely comfortable bed. Friendly and supportive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel, bed was very comfortable, room was huge and had plenty of space for three of us and our luggage, the spa was a treat and needed, but could have small improvements to make better: for example keys in the foot bath, scents in the shower or steam room, and massages in the chairs but overall was a treat (there were no times for services while we were there, so book ahead). Parking was clearly explained on the site and easy, food and bar were great and their communication was excellent prior to arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Views from the room were beautiful. Easy drive to Galway and cliffs of Mohr. Staff was friendly & rooms were comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Four individual beds for the family of four
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property sates it has a gym, when I checked in and enquired about it, they don't. Nice area by the lough, about a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grest for business with good food and service.
Stayed here many times, and this tiem remembered to ask for a balcony. No problem to the front desk. Tvs are large, with netflix and the burger was Fab.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Has the basics. No complaints. A large hotel feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amber, Crystal Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy. Great set up for our family of 4 with room to move around. Balcony would have been even better with some chairs to utilize it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent - so we booked a return stay
I asked for a quiet room, at the back, away from the lifts. Many hotels don’t bother even trying to facilitate such requests. But not here. We got exactly what we requested and we got a great night's sleep. In fact the lifts are well away from the bedrooms, a nice design feature. The room was big. Two armchairs. Comfortable bed. Everywhere spotless. (Small niggle: no fridge or safe in the room). Staff are exceptional - reception, bar and breakfast room. Excellent breakfast. We had a lovely dinner in the bar. It was busy, but very comfortable. When we were checking out we booked a room for next month. Looking forward to it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raminta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
An OK mid-range hotel. Beds were comfortable, and the windows can open for fresh air which is welcome and not always the case. Parking is very convenient, and it is only a short motorway drive to Galway city. On the other hand, organization at reception was a little haphazard (e.g. our dinner reservation was lost); breakfast was rather uninspiring, and our room and nearby corridors smelled stale.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just overall very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great room but service needs inprovement
Great room and cleanliness but breakfast service was terrible. We waited 1 hour for breakfast and still not served.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in May 2024