The 4 Star Hodson Bay Hotel has a lovely rural setting by the banks of Lough Ree about 7km from Athlone town centre. It has developed a reputation as a place for self contained lake side holidays with lots of water based activities to be enjoyed as well as an indoor leisure centre, spa facilities and an adjoining golf course.

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THE ACCOMMODATION:

They have a total of 181 air-conditioned bedrooms, singles, doubles, twins and family rooms that sleep up to four. Last but not least there is also one top floor, top of the range Penthouse Suite.

It covers 30 m² and has a large balcony from where you can enjoy some extra nice views over the lake, and a spa bath in the bathroom amongst other luxury features.

The rooms are divided between the original hotel building and the more modern, so called, Retreat section.

The hotel overall is popular with families especially during school holidays but the Retreat building is adults only, hence the name presumably, and it also has the nicest rooms, including the Penthouse Suite.

This is not to say the rooms in the original building are sub standard at all, just that those in the new addition have more of a sleek modern luxury hotel feel.

FACILITIES:

There is a full-service spa at the Hodson Bay with an array of health and beauty treatments; massages, body treatments, facials etc. etc., and even a hair salon. There is also a large health club at the hotel with a fitness centre & gym, and an indoor swimming pool.

Being on the shores of Lough Ree the hotel can also organise a whole range of water sports for guests, and it is also beside Athlone Golf Club.

For dining there are two quality restaurants to choose from as well as a coffee shop and a sociable lounge bar, and you can arrange food be delivered to your room with 24 hour room service.

There is a business centre at the Hodson Bay too with 10 conference suites for up to 1,400 delegates, kitted out with microphones, podiums, projectors & screen etc. and they have a dedicated conference and events team.

Parking is on-site and free of charge for guests.

THE LOCATION:

Hodson Bay Hotel is located right by the banks of Lough Ree on the Roscommon side of the River Shannon, less than 10 minutes drive from the town of Athlone.

WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY:

“Lovely, will return for sure! The place is beautiful and the staff is amazing. Always friendly, always willing to help. The Spa is great, we had a couple of treatments and enjoyed it. The views of the lakes are super beautiful!..”

“I will definitely be returning. Food was amazing. Beautiful scenic views, calm and serene. One of my favourite hotels that I try to return to yearly. Spa facilities were outstanding…”

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