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Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
2 bars/lounges
Reception
Steam room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway
  • St. Brendan's Cathedral
    7 min walk
  • The Long Point
    2 min drive
  • Turoe Pet Farm
    7 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Loughrea with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and massage/treatment rooms.
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers 91 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Shore Island Spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, you're just a quick walk from St. Brendan's Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, or facials at Shore Island Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Dunguaire Castle and 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Eyre Square
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Loughrea hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Lir Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 12.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Lir Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 531 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 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Could have been better
The hotel itself is reasonably priced and the room was clean. The pillows perhaps a bit hard but that's personal choice. Staff on check in and check out were friendly. My main criticism was that the service for dinner was poor. It took quite a while to get seated. My main course was wrong and I had to wait for it to be replaced. The resulting delay meant I didnt get finished til 8.55pm only to be told the kitchen was closed and I couldn't get dessert. This was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was nice to allow us to check in 15 minutes late, but the room was terrible. The carpet was dirty with some stains, there were 2 bugs in the bathroom which was meant for a handicap person. I had to practically kneel on my knees to use the incredibly small sink and the lighting in the bathroom was equal to candlelight. Staff was nice, but that was a bad room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great! It was just a bit loud at night, due to some weddings and concerts. But it was the perfect location for everything we needed and close to family! We would most definitely stay there again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vilmantas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Mediocre
Overall experience was mediocre - after booking the hotel we got an automated welcome email from the hotel asking if we want to book the table for the dinner and other special requests; we emailed back the preferred time for the dinner also requested if we can use the swimming pool after arrival. We didn't get any response, but we were pretty sure that they received it and have us in mind. After arrival and checking in we were told that there is no swimming pool in the hotel (they have it only in Cork hotel), also the table wasn't reserved for us. Kids were extremely disappointed regarding the swimming pool and if we would have received the email from them on time advising us that the swimming pool is in the different hotel we would definitely not be choosing Loughrea Hotel and Spa and choosing the one more suitable for the children. The room was damp and the window was not opening, no balcony, no terrace, no window. All night we had an air conditioner on the lowest temperature and at the highest speed but it didn't make much of a difference, it was still very damp and no fresh air (we love sleeping with a bit of window open for the fresh air, but as the window was not opening we couldn't have that option). Breakfast was very poor, dried eggs, extremely dry black and white pudding, not a good quality sausages and bacon. Would we come back? No, thank you. For the price we've paid there are more luxury and comfortable hotels with tons of activities for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was as described. Front staff were not as friendly or inviting. Resturant/bar staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasree

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a deluxe family room for 2 nights. The room was very spacious and was very clean. There were 4 water bottles and 4 towels each supplied. The restaurant in the hotel is good and the staff is very helpful too. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allison, Scarborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The location was pretty and the hotel was in good shape. We had a wonderful sleep and everything was comfortable We found our food and service in the restaurant was just “ok”. Pretty average. And we spent money to use the spa facilities. But felt it was overpriced for what you get. But overall a nice stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great short break
Very clean, great breakfast,food, spacious room , extremely comfortable bed. Friendly and supportive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel, bed was very comfortable, room was huge and had plenty of space for three of us and our luggage, the spa was a treat and needed, but could have small improvements to make better: for example keys in the foot bath, scents in the shower or steam room, and massages in the chairs but overall was a treat (there were no times for services while we were there, so book ahead). Parking was clearly explained on the site and easy, food and bar were great and their communication was excellent prior to arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Four individual beds for the family of four
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property sates it has a gym, when I checked in and enquired about it, they don't. Nice area by the lough, about a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grest for business with good food and service.
Stayed here many times, and this tiem remembered to ask for a balcony. No problem to the front desk. Tvs are large, with netflix and the burger was Fab.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Has the basics. No complaints. A large hotel feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amber, Crystal Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy. Great set up for our family of 4 with room to move around. Balcony would have been even better with some chairs to utilize it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent - so we booked a return stay
I asked for a quiet room, at the back, away from the lifts. Many hotels don’t bother even trying to facilitate such requests. But not here. We got exactly what we requested and we got a great night's sleep. In fact the lifts are well away from the bedrooms, a nice design feature. The room was big. Two armchairs. Comfortable bed. Everywhere spotless. (Small niggle: no fridge or safe in the room). Staff are exceptional - reception, bar and breakfast room. Excellent breakfast. We had a lovely dinner in the bar. It was busy, but very comfortable. When we were checking out we booked a room for next month. Looking forward to it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raminta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
An OK mid-range hotel. Beds were comfortable, and the windows can open for fresh air which is welcome and not always the case. Parking is very convenient, and it is only a short motorway drive to Galway city. On the other hand, organization at reception was a little haphazard (e.g. our dinner reservation was lost); breakfast was rather uninspiring, and our room and nearby corridors smelled stale.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024