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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 1999 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 176 rooms in property
- Hotel has 5 floors
- Hotel has 8 suites
- Check-in: 4.30 pm
- Groups/Meetings rating of 4.9/10
- 2 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room types
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Lake View This Room Offers A Lake View and Contains A Shower Toilet or Bathtub Toilet
Non-smoking
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Retreat Deluxe Room with Lake View Adults Only 1 Double Retreat Deluxe Room with Lake View Adults On
Non-smoking
Local attractions
Lough Ree Lake, Clonmacnoise, Kilbeggan Whiskey, Canoeing, Boating, Kyaking, Hiking, Athlone Golf Club, Cycling, Lough Key Forest Park, Derryglad Folk Museum, Bay Sports, Athlone Town Shopping, Latin Quarter & Sean's Bar (Oldest Bar in Ireland) Viking Cruise Tours, Glendeer Pet Farm, Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park, Belvedere House & Gardens, Equestrian, Fishing
Map / Landmarks Near Hodson Bay Hotel
Property description
In the heart of Ireland's Lake District Hodson Bay Hotel & Spa is stunningly situated on the tranquil shores of Lough Ree. The unique location of this Westmeath hotel allows you to enjoy the scenic Irish countryside and is only five minutes from Athlone town centre, located just 65 minutes from Dublin and 50 minutes from Galway.
The 4 star Hodson Bay Hotel successfully mixes the traditional with the modern and has much to offer by way of hotel facilities and services. All of the 181 bedrooms at this Athlone hotel are designed with luxury and comfort in mind with all the extras you would expect from a 4 star hotel. The picturesque views of Lough Ree and surrounding Athlone Golf Course can be enjoyed from the luxurious bedrooms in both the Hodson Bay Hotel and the Hodson Retreat.
Hodson Bay is the perfect place to hold meetings and events as it is easily accessible from the M6 and Athlone town bypass. Ample free car parking coupled with a central location, makes Hodson Bay Hotel an ideal stopover point.
Indulge yourself at Hodson Bay Hotel, with great food, good craic and beautiful surroundings, not to mention dedicated customer service. We will ensure your stay is an experience to remember!
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 4.30 pm |
| Check-out: | 12.00 pm |
| Year of last renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 176 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 0 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 5 |
| Suites: | 8 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 2 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 1858 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 750 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 5.0 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 10.00 am |
| Pool Info: The hotel has a 20 meter deck level swimming pool that overlooks Lough Ree, seperate kids pool, sauna, steam room, bubble pool and hydro-therapy features. |
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Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hours notice |
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| Nightly parking: | 0 |
| Typical group deposit: | 30% |
| Total taxes: | 0.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Baby facilities in room
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Central location
- Child facilities
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Shower
- Solarium
- Spa
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
Airport & shuttle information
Knock Airport 96km Shannon Airport 137km Galway Airport 80km Dublin Airport 134km Athlone Train Station 8km Athlone Bus Station 8km
Local shuttle info: There is a taxi rank located outside Athlone Train Station and Bus Station that will take you directly to the hotel with is just 8km away. Can flag taxis on the street either.
Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
- Breakfast: Hodson Bay Hotel - Enjoy a full Irish breakfast with views of Lough Ree, located within your accommodation.
- Lunch: The Left Bank Bistro - Savour contemporary Irish cuisine in a charming setting, about a 12-minute drive from your hotel.
- Dinner: Thyme Restaurant - Experience fine dining with locally sourced ingredients, located in the heart of Athlone, approximately a 10-minute drive away.
- Activity: Athlone Castle - Explore the history of Athlone in this 12th-century castle, just a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Hodson Bay Hotel - Start your day with a selection of continental or cooked breakfast options on-site.
- Lunch: The Fatted Calf - Indulge in modern Irish cuisine in a casual setting, around a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
- Dinner: Kin Khao Thai Restaurant - Authentic Thai dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients, situated about a 12-minute drive from your hotel.
- Activity: Lough Ree - Enjoy a relaxing boat tour or try your hand at fishing or water sports on Lough Ree, activities start just a short walk from your hotel.
- Breakfast: Hodson Bay Hotel - A hearty breakfast at the hotel to prepare you for the day ahead.
- Lunch: Bacchus Kitchen - Offers a mix of Irish and European dishes in a cosy atmosphere, just a 10-minute drive from Hodson Bay Hotel.
- Dinner: Di Bella Restaurant - Enjoy a Mediterranean feast at this popular Italian restaurant, approximately a 12-minute drive from your accommodation.
- Activity: Sean's Bar - Visit the oldest pub in Ireland for a drink and some live traditional Irish music, located a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Hodson Bay Hotel
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Hodson Bay Hotel.
Feel free to use the Hodson Bay Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Athlone event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sq ft) |
Event 5'/6  |
Crescent |
Classroom |
Hollow Square  |
U-shape |
Boardroom |
Convention 8'/10'  |
Theatre |
Reception |
Regist. desk  |
| Clonmacnoise Suite | 23 x 23 x 9 | 566 | --/500 | -- | 300 | -- | 100 | 100 | --/-- | 750 | -- | -- |
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Clonmacnoise Suite
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
566 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
23 x 23 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Amenities available
 
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| Lecarrow Suite | 20 x 10 x 8 | 205 | --/-- | -- | 120 | -- | 85 | 70 | --/-- | 200 | -- | -- |
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Lecarrow Suite
The Lecarrow Suite can be hired as the full suite as outlined above or the room can be split into two seperate suites Lecarrow Suite 1 can hold up to 140 delegates theatre style and Lecarrow Suite 2 can hold up to 80 delegates theatre style.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
205 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 10 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
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FAQs about Hodson Bay Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4.30 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12.00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Hodson Bay Hotel have?
There are 176 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The hotel has a 20 meter deck level swimming pool that overlooks Lough Ree, seperate kids pool, sauna, steam room, bubble pool and hydro-therapy features..
Testimonials:
"On behalf of our entire group, I would like to thank you. The service you provide is a very valuable and helpful service. Do you service the entire United States? I book rooms a couple of times a year for different activities that our group participates in, and will use your service again in the future." M.G. - Yorkville, IL
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