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    Hodson Bay Hotel

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    | Hodson Bay, Athlone N37 XR82, Ireland
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    4.0 2,411 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good26%
    • Average11%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible4%
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    Hodson Bay, Athlone N37 XR82 Ireland See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Air Conditioning
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    4 Star accommodation
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    Located on the gorgeous shores of Lough Ree and with 176 bedrooms, the 4-Star Hodson Bay Hotel is the premier choice for a relaxing getaway. With scenic lakeshore walks, championship golf courses and lake …More cruises on our doorstep, you’ll have a rich choice of enjoyable activities. For families, we have our fully supervised Kids Camp with fun and games to keep all our little VIPs entertained. Enjoy quality family time in our leisure centre complete with kiddies pool. Discover 'The Retreat at Hodson Bay’ an area of the hotel which is exclusively for adults ensuring a restful stay and guaranteed peace and quiet to unwind in the beautifully-designed rooms. To revive and rejuvenate yourself, take advantage of our award-winning 'Spa at Hodson Bay'. Our restaurants offer mouth-watering meals made from local produce. The centre of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands is a magical place, so treat yourself to a break in this picturesque setting and let our dedicated staff make your stay one to remember. Less
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    Hotel Amenities
    HOTEL FEATURES
    Pool
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Room Service
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Spa
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Air Conditioning
    Babysitting
    Banquet Room
    Breakfast Available
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Golf course
    Heated pool
    Hot Tub
    Indoor pool
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Sauna
    Wheelchair Access
    Beachfront
    Breakfast included
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Business
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    Family
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    Romantic
    ,
    Spa
    ,
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Business
    ,
    Family
    ,
    Romantic
    ,
    Spa
    ,
    Luxury
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    176
    Price range
    US$92 - US$254 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Hodson Bay Athlone
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    Hotel Hodson Bay
    Location
    Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Westmeath > Athlone
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    Hodson Bay, Athlone N37 XR82 Ireland
    Getting there
    Knock Intl Airport74 km
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Great location

    Spent 3 nights at the Hodson Bay Hotel with my husband. We were allocated a room on the second floor which was quite a hike from a lift. Enquired at reception if a room was available close to a lift, the receptionist was most helpful...More

    4  Thank AHB549
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Outstanding Staff

    The moment we walked into the Hotel, we were greeted by Eleanor. She was just fabulous and had us checked in quickly and booked us a restaurant table for our evening meal. We have never seen the attention to detail as Eleanor gave us. The...More

    4  Thank Rory T
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Unfortunate series of events, but the view was pretty...

    Came here for a weekend getaway with my partner after a really tough week working in hospital. On arrival we checked in and went up to our room to find another persons bags in our room, we immediately rang reception and told them of this...More

    1  Thank Sahannah B
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    family wedding

    my partner and i are just back from spending 2 nights in this hotel for my cousins weddings. te hotel its in a lovely location but a bit outside athlone and would require a car to get to it. the rooms were really spacuious and...More

    5  Thank Aoife O
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Memories

    From the first contact with this hotel until checkout everything was 5 star.. Staff are efficient, pleasant and helpful, rooms very clean and spacious, meals were excellent.. Thank you to the whole team at Hodson Bay Hotel for making our trip so very enjoyable and...More

    4  Thank Lizzie L
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    24 August 2018|
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    Response from Jonathan H | Reviewed this property |
    I don’t think so. There was a vintage car rally staying when we stayed and a couple of the drivers left there a their dogs in crates overnight in cars... I’d still recommend it though!
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    my wife an sister in law had a treatment not sure which but they said it was so good over 3 hours with strawberries an Procecco
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    1 October 2017|
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    Response from BigJDW | Reviewed this property |
    Im afraid I cant help you there - email the hotel direct and they will help
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    Room Tips
    "If you do stay the family suite is ok on 2nd floor. view is of ugly rooftops but very comfy beds there."
    122deniseg
    1 week ago
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    "Request a better price, catalogue in passage offered much cheaper rates for autumn school break."
    8joan
    3 weeks ago
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    "The Couples Retreat Has to be Experienced"
    kenoshaughnessy
    4 weeks ago
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    "We were given a room on the 4th floor with lovely views"
    KayeGriffin
    4 weeks ago
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