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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic Area
Reception
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway

What's nearby

  • St. Brendan's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Long Point - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dunguaire Castle - 28 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 34 min drive - 41.9 km
  • University of Galway - 35 min drive - 42.6 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

Upscale hotel
A rooftop terrace, a garden and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Indulge in reflexology, a deep-tissue massage and a detox wrap at Shore Island Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Barbecues, wedding services and multilingual staff
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Lough Rea Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Loughrea, this spa hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Dunguaire Castle, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Eyre Square and University Hospital Galway. University of Galway is 25.7 mi (41.4 km) away.

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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 549 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

10/10

Nice bar and restaurant, staff was friendly. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel with lots of amenities,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10

Overall the hotel is decent, but the food in restaurant wasnt great, and the breakfast in the morning was reheated in microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

I stayed for one night and it was great. Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. The corridors were quiet. Staff were very friendly. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice property. Had a lovely view of the Lake. A bit out of town but the bar and restaurant in the hotel has excellent food. Breakfast was lovely. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Just overall very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very clean, great breakfast,food, spacious room , extremely comfortable bed. Friendly and supportive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10

Poor from start to finish had to check out a day early fire alarm going off all night set off on purpose and nothing done about it Truly the worst stay possibly ever
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Only stayed one night and it was very nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great stay as always.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our brief stay. Would have loved to have stayed longer. The accomodations were lovely. The restaurant had good food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent combination of spa & hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

6/10

Guinness here is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Quite nice big clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Friendly hotel with great rooms, service and bar... Easy walk to town and helpful suggestions from staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

The hotel was great even had a menu for gluten-free, impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

great staff , lovely rooms , fab entertainment , really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Beautiful hotel. We enjoyed walking around the lake and surrounding area. The restaurant at the hotel was very good. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Four individual beds for the family of four
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024