Lake shores set the scene for family adventures at this retreat where guests can sail across the water, practice their golf swing, or indulge in spa treatments
The Hodson Bay Hotel, lakeside with a marina and golf course, offers mini golf for families, Pilates and spa treatments for adults, and water skiing and sailing for active travelers. Two restaurants serve local cuisine with kids' menus, and attentive staff meets all needs.
Located in Athlone, Hodson Bay Hotel is on a lake. Athlone Castle and Rindoon are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Spa at Hodson Bay and Athlone Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Athlone Leisure World and Glendeer Pet Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Athlone travel guide
Roscommon Road, Athlone, N37 XR82
What's nearby
The Spa at Hodson Bay
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Athlone Golf Club
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lough Ree
1 min drive - 0.4 km
Athlone Towncentre
12 min drive - 8.7 km
Clonmacnoise
35 min drive - 38.8 km
Getting around
Athlone Station
13 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB)
85 min drive
Restaurants
Double Y
9 min drive
Sean's Bar
9 min drive
Savoury Fare
9 min drive
Craft Bistro
11 min drive
Starbucks
11 min drive
About this property
Hodson Bay Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Hodson Bay Hotel, you can look forward to a golf course, a marina and mini golf. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing, sailing and fitness classes at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local cuisine. The health club offers Pilates classes and yoga classes; other things to do include waterskiing, rowing/canoeing and motor boating. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An indoor pool and a children's pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
Massage treatment rooms, concierge services and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 181 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free secured self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
L Escale Restaurant
Octagon
Things to do
Children's pool
Fishing
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Golf course
Golf driving range
Health club
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Library
Mini golf
Motor boating
Pilates classes
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Sauna
Steam room
Water skiing
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Marina
On a lake
Picnic area
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Sauna
Spa treatment rooms
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.95 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
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
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
Hodson Bay
Hodson Bay Athlone
Hodson Bay Hotel
Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
Hodson Hotel
Hotel Hodson Bay
Hodson Bay Hotel Hotel
Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
Hodson Bay Hotel Hotel Athlone
Frequently asked questions
Does Hodson Bay Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hodson Bay Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hodson Bay Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from €110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hodson Bay Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hodson Bay Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hodson Bay Hotel located?
This family-friendly Athlone hotel is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Hodson Bay and Lough Ree. Athlone Golf Club is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.
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Reviews
Hodson Bay Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Clean room, comfortable bed and pillows, nice powerful shower, great breakfast and helpful staff. We didn’t have time to use the pool but it looked good.
Beautiful location, excellent facilities and the food was superb. The exercise pool and gym were top of the line, first rate equipment. A 5 Star facility
Great swimming pool where I could swim laps. Quiet even though the place was full. Friendly staff. Some of the breakfast food was gone by the time we got there at 9:50 but it was a bust place.