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Shearwater Hotel

4.2(2,405)
Hotel

About

Shearwater Hotel & Spa in Ballinasloe offers a refined setting with 104 contemporary rooms designed for comfort and ease. Its location just off the M6 makes it an accessible choice for business travelers needing proximity to Galway, Dublin, or Athlone.

The hotel features a 20-meter indoor pool, a premium gym, and an award-winning spa with dedicated beauty treatments, providing a calm retreat after meetings. Canal Bar Bistro serves hearty meals and local drinks, while flexible lounge spaces support informal gatherings or quiet work moments.

Best for

  • Corporate weekend retreats & spa days
  • Business travel with city access
  • Small meetings with dining & relaxation

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Award-winning spa with dedicated beauty bar
Wellness Amenities
Award-winning spa with dedicated beauty bar
The spa, recognized as Best Spa in Connaught at the RSVP Awards 2018, offers Yon-ka treatments and a beauty bar designed for complete relaxation and rejuvenation.
Twenty-metre indoor pool with premium gym access
Indoor Pool & Fitness
Twenty-metre indoor pool with premium gym access
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the spacious indoor pool alongside Shear Fitness, a well-equipped gym with instructors available for support, catering to fitness and wellness needs during business stays.
Comfortable, contemporary interiors with distinct lounge spaces
Atmosphere & Design
Comfortable, contemporary interiors with distinct lounge spaces
The hotel features calm, comfortable spaces including a richly paneled Library with leather couches and a bright lounge with Queen Anne armchairs, providing versatile environments for relaxation or informal meetings.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 2,405 reviews