Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Clonown Road, Athlone N37 CK73 Ireland
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Ideally located in the heart of Ireland in the historic town of Athlone Co Westmeath. Set on its own private grounds and gardens with ample FREE car parking. 5 minute walk from the town centre.75 minutes from Dublin.40 Bedrooms and 12 Two Bedroom Suites/Apartments.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Body wrap
Baggage storage
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Vending machine
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
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Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Waxing services
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
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Mid-range
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English
Location
73Somewhat walkable
Grade: 73 out of 100
13Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
4Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Clonown Road, Athlone N37 CK73 Ireland
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We had an apartment book (218) for myself, my sister & 2 nieces visiting from Australia for 2 nights, when we checked in Daniel at the reception was so friendly & helpful, a really nice lad & advised us on what to do & where to visit, we had dinner & drinks that night in the hotel the food & service was excellent, our waitress were 2 twin sisters, lovely girls, our apartment was very comfortable & clean but my only complaint was that our apartment had no wash up facilities in the living area & we had to rinse our glasses & cups in the bathroom sink (not very hygienic)
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: This hotel is within walking distance from the town center (roughly 10min walk)
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Response from Alan McCaul, General Manager at Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Josie, Thank you so much for your lovely review of our family run hotel, it is hugely appreciated. I am delighted to hear that Daniel took great care of you, I will be sure to let him know. I will also let Heather and Aoife know your kind words. Thank you also for your feedback which we always apprecaite and take on board. We would love to welcome you all back at another time. With every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
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Lovely, comfortable and relaxing break. We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids and we stayed for one night. We had a lovely stay. The staff were helpful and kind and the lovely barman gave me our cups of tea on the house! Room was very big and spacious and was spotlessly clean. Town centre is a 5 minute walk. We will defo return.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your review, it is greatly appreciated. I'm delighted to hear that your family enjoyed spending time at our family-run hotel. We will very much look forward to welcoming you back at another time. WIth every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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Great location with a 5 minute walk to bars and restaurants. Lots of parking available and the hotel is spacious and welcoming. Very good breakfast and staff can’t do enough to help you. We stayed as a break from a drive across Ireland and we’re very pleased that we did.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Walk across the play park to get into town cuts off at least 5 minutes.
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is hugely appreciated. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that you were well looked after. It was our pleasure to host you and I hope that we would have the opportunity to welcome you back at another time. WIth every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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Stayed last Wednesday night with friends in two bed apartments, apartments are a bit dated to be fair & the mattress in apartment 117 seriously needs replacing it was awful like a computer hallow one side of the bed, bar is also bit dated but staff are quite nice & helpful the dinner is the restaurant was fab, generous & value for money, breakfast was also nice but I think they could extend it to 10:30 like most other hotels after a very uncomfortable night sleep in an awful bed it was a struggle to make breakfast by 10am, hotel in general just probably needs a little update but was fine for short stay, location also good
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Check mattress when you arrive was 1 in the morning when i discovered ours was awful & too late...
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear DaniM, Thank you so much for your feedback, it is much appreciated. We will certainly investigate the mattress and so sorry for the shortcomings that you encountered. I'm glad to hear that you were well looked after and enjoyed other elements of your stay. There are exciting plans for the Shamrock Lodge Hotel in the future and I hope that we can welcome you back at another time. WIth every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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The bed was comfy and the bed was large enough to be comfy and relaxing. However it appears they've spent a lot of money on doing up the outside and very little on the inside. There was black between the tiles and the holes in the tiles filled with caulk from previous fittings. The food was absolutely dreadful and I would recommend anyone to avoid eating there. I ended up extremely sick from a simple pizza which I couldn't even finish it was that bad!!!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Alan McCaul, General Manager at Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Gemma, Thank you for leaving the time to review our hotel. I am sorry to hear about your shortcomings on your stay however we take pride in the cleanliness of our hotel and our accommodation staff work very hard to ensure this. We have invested heavily in constantly renovating our hotel with more plans in the pipeline. Your feedback on our food, while I take it on board, is not inkeeping with other reviews as you can see. I hope that you would have said something while at the hotel as we could have resolved any issue you had while you were here. I hope that we can welcome you back in the future so that we can change your mind about our family-run hotel. WIth every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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It felt welcoming and relaxing the moment we went in. I'm 98 years old with some physical problems. The ground floor room was perfect for me and very comfortable. The food was good, all the staff from reception to dining room were efficient and friendly. I'll happily go again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 6 Jun 2023
Dear Audrey, Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is hugely appreciated. We were delighted to welcome you and delighted to hear that you were well looked after during your stay. It would be wonderful to welcome you back at another time. Kind Regards, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
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We really enjoyed our stay. Welcoming staff and a very comfortable, spacious room. The breakfast buffet was very good, with lovely porridge available, the full Irish breakfast and lots of fresh fruit and yogurts. The hotel is in a quiet part of the town, but only a short walk from the centre.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 6 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our hotel. It is great to hear that you were well looked after and that you enjoyed our food offerings. I hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back at another time. With every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
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Stayed 3 nights. There were ants on the table day we arrived and next day too. There was mould on the balcony door and surround and on ceiling in the wardrobe. Horrible smell of dust too. Not happy. We were transferred to another room. The new room was a lot better but bathroom fan very noisey. Will never go back.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Alan McCaul, General Manager at Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Responded 7 Jun 2023
Dear Gillian, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. I will personally contact you about these issues you have raised so I can discuss it in more detail as we take all feedback very seriously. Looking forward to talking to you soon, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
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Quaint hotel with historical significance. One feels that the place has a soul, something lacking so very often in quite a few modern, big hotels. It's a small hotel, in a small town, in the middle of nowhere (or so it feels) yet it has the biggest heart and soul compared to all the other grand hotels we stayed at!! Above everything else, what gives Shamrock Arms a score of 10/10 are the two lovely ladies, Sue and Belinda, who took such good care of us. It's so important that a hotel or guesthouse has this personal touch, a touch that makes such a difference when staying somewhere. Their good communication before our arrival, the information they gave us once we had arrived and the delicious dinner kindly prepared for us, all need to be mentioned. We appreciated it all!! We thank you both so much for making our stay so pleasant, comfortable and special. We feel like we have two friends and a home in Waterval Boven!! And you, Sue, I'm sure , feel like you have a copy of your dad somewhere out there in the world!!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: It's THE place to stay when driving to the Kruger or Nelspruit from Pretoria or Cape Town.
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Response from Alan McCaul, General Manager at Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Responded 6 Jun 2023
Dera Surya77, I hope you are very well. I must admit that while we would love this review for our own family owned and run hotel based in the midlands of Ireland, I am afraid that I must tell you that your lovely review was intended for another establishment, a place I would certainly wish to visit some day! With every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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Excellent, Excellent stay. Friendly , Easter eggs on arrival for the kids. Ciara brilliant on reception. We will be back. Good breakfast. Didn’t try the bar. Location decent in terms of the town centre.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip: You’ll be happy here if you get the same hospitality
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Responded 9 May 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we appreciate it so much. I'm delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us and were well looked after by our wonderful staff. I hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to the hotel at another time. With every best wish, Alan McCaul, General Manager, Shamrock Lodge Hotel
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PRICE RANGE
US$90 - US$143 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
shamrock hotel country
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Shamrock Lodge Country House Hotel & Conference Centre
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty WestmeathAthlone
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Fiddlers (0.4 km), The Bastion Gallery (0.4 km), and Corpus Christi Church & Priory (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bastion Kitchen, Al Mezza, and Kin Khao Thai Restaurant.
Is Shamrock Lodge Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Athlone.
Are any cleaning services offered at Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Shamrock Lodge Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Shamrock Lodge Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Clonmacnoise (10.8 km) and Clonmacnoise (10.9 km).
Is Shamrock Lodge Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.