Hodson Bay Hotel
Roscommon Road, Athlone, Ireland – Great location - show map
great location on the lake. lots of resort type facilities. very friendly staff.

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.
Hodson Bay Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 29, 2009- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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- Janine
United States of America
“great location on the lake. lots of resort type facilities. very friendly staff.” - Bernadette
Ireland
“The Hodson Bay Hotel is in a fabulous scenic location and employs staff who are professional, friendly and trained to a very high standard. It is a fabulous place to stay - highly recommend. Room was amazing - adult only wing with waterfront...” - Geraldine
Ireland
“I booked this room for my daughter and son-in-law who just got married, I asked if they could do something nice for them and they left a card and dessert plate in their room which was a lovely touch. The room I believe was absolutely amazing with...” - LLeigh
United States of America
“The rooms were comfortable. The location was right on the bay. The bar was welcoming and the food was good.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Location was great for launching my boat at the adjacent slipway. It's a lively hotel - but comfortable. We enjoyed our one night stay. The breakfast was great!” - Orla
Ireland
“Location is great. Very much a relaxing feeling attached to the experience of staying in the Hodson Bay hotel. Staff really friendly. All the facilities one needs on site.” - Gerard
Ireland
“lovely setting. friendly & helpful staff. food was lovely.” - Gwendolyn
United States of America
“Only had dinner in the bar area which was wonderful. Staff was friendly and service was great.” - Alan
Ireland
“The rooms were good, also the food was very good in both the restaurant and bar area. The pool area was very good. bay sports is very convenient and also we were able to get on the Viking tours from the Hodson bay. The staff were also very nice...” - Michael
Ireland
“A very pleasant stay. Staff helpful efficient and friendly. Food was excellent ,exceptional and this is not an exaggeration. We enjoyed a beautiful evening meal the chef is a genius. The breakfast had a tremendous selection for all types and very...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do u get to use pool facilities
Yes all guests have access to the swimming poolAnswered on 20 September 2019Do any of you room have a jacuzzi??
All our retreat deluxe rooms have a double jacuzzi in.Answered on 11 February 2020Is this a lake view room ?
The "Retreat Double Room" does not have lake view. Our "Retreat Deluxe with lake view " room has front facing views of lake.Answered on 16 December 2019Is there public transport from Athlone to the hotel?
There is no public transport but there are taxis outside the train & bus station that will bring you to the hotel.Answered on 4 July 2020Hi.myself anf my girlfriend areLooking to stay a couple of nights over next weekend with ye,it says only breakfast include is there an offer with dinn..
You can add 4 course dinner for €30 per person or 2 course dinner for €27 per person.Answered on 13 October 2020Do we need to book the swimming pool??
Yes you can book the pool 2 days before arrivalAnswered on 8 September 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- L’Escale Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
Amenities of Hodson Bay HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- 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
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Solarium
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Croatian
- Slovak
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.
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
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
L’Escale Restaurant: Closed from Wed, Sep 25, 2019 until Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Hodson Bay Hotel: Closed from Mon, Sep 23, 2019 until Mon, Sep 23, 2019
FAQs about Hodson Bay Hotel
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Hodson Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- L’Escale Restaurant
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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.
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Guests staying at Hodson Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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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
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Room options at Hodson Bay Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
- Single
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hodson Bay Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Athlone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.