The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa blends luxury and relaxation. Unwind with a hot stone massage at Shore Island Spa or enjoy rooftop terrace views. Two restaurants serve lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.
Loughrea is home to Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Dunguaire Castle and Eyre Square are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Athlone Towncentre. University of Galway is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Loughrea travel guide
Galway Road, Loughrea, Galway
What's nearby
University of Galway
30 min drive - 43.0 km
Eyre Square
30 min drive - 42.6 km
St. Brendan's Cathedral
8 min walk - 0.7 km
The Long Point
19 min walk - 1.6 km
University Hospital Galway
32 min drive - 43.6 km
Getting around
Craughwell Station
9 min drive
Restaurants
Supermac's
7 min drive
Maggie Mays
13 min walk
Circle K
2 min walk
Supermac's
10 min walk
Ken's Oriental Restaurant
2 min walk
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 a facial, reflexology and a body treatment 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), access to a nearby health club and babysitting (surcharge)
Massage treatment rooms, outdoor furniture and barbecues
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
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 14.95 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Restaurants on site
Lir Bar
Things to do
Full-service spa
Gym
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 14.95 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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Reviews
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Amazing place, rooms were lovely and the food was amazing.
The spa was brilliant and all the staff were incredibly friendly.
We will definitely be back
Spa was enjoyed by my wife and walked the town to see the lake and historical sites. Pub in town was inviting and friendly and the food was great. Good place to go if you want comfort and quiet.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Joan
13 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very helpful and courteous.
Lighting in bedroom, especially the bathroom, was really dim. It was impossible to read even when we got an extra bedside lamp from reception.
Fresh food salad at breakfast was really disappointing as it consisted mainly of apples with minimal other fruit except watermelon.Not what I expected.
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Maureen
23 Sep 2025
The room was fantastic, comfortable beds and great hot shower. No frig in the room but the hot water kettle and tea setup was nice.
This was my first time staying at the hotel, and it was a great choice. The staff were attentive and friendly, the room was excellent, as was the food. The breakfast was simply the tastiest hotel breakfast I've had in a long time.
Overall, a great stay.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Dustie
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall is very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Nice bar and restaurant, staff was friendly. Breakfast was amazing!
Shannon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elaine
11 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful view if the Lough. Good food and friendly service.
The bathroom could do with brighter lighting and although breakfast was lovely (recommend the avocado, beetroot, posched eggs) it was not clear that you had to get your toast from the buffet which is strange seeing as it says on the menu scramble eggs on toast.
Staff members were very friendly and hospitable. The food at the restaurant was wonderfully crafted. The accommodations were well maintained and very clean.
The room was spacious and clean, and there was no room to spread out two large suitcases.
There was also a supermarket and a fast food restaurant nearby, which was convenient.
I was very grateful for the bathtub and electric kettle.
However, I wanted a refrigerator.
Was it possible that the dishes on the menu were free for breakfast?
I didn't look at the menu carefully because I saw first that coffee was charged.
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
Friendly hotel with great rooms, service and bar... Easy walk to town and helpful suggestions from staff
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary
20 Oct 2024
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.
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!