Shelmalier House
Cartontroy, Retreat Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great communication, friendly staff”
“The staff were very helpful and nice”
“Loved everything from the room,hospitality,the scrumptious scones omg just so go…”
“The Room was Very nice and the bed was cosy”
“Friendly host, comfortable and immaculately clean room”
“The room was comfortable and clean”
“Location, clean rooms, excellent host”
“Perfect location Everything was perfect”
“No breakfast provided, this would be my 1 issue”
Overview
Quietly situated, the family-run Shelmalier House is just 5 minutes’ drive from the town of Athlone. It features a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and free private parking. The Athlone Institute of Technology is 1 km away. The rooms offer a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Athlone is on the River Shannon, where guests can enjoy numerous water sport activities. The historic Athlone Castle is just 3 km from the Shelmalier House and the World Heritage Site of Clonmacnoise is a 20-minute drive away. There are 4 popular golf courses within 15 minutes’ drive of the property.
Traveller reviews
Danielle
couple
June 14, 2026
“Wedding stay”
Everything was good.
Louise
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
“Excellent experience all round”
Andy
extended_group
June 4, 2026
“would definitely recommend”
Great communication, friendly staff!
Dermot
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Friendly host, comfortable and immaculately clean room.
O brien
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
The staff were very helpful and nice.
RhonaS
couple
May 29, 2026
“Spacious and Gracious. within walking distance to the town”
Great Hosts and the quick and easy Coffee and Scones in the morning are a great starter for the day. Garden is amazing
Trevor
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Loved everything from the room,hospitality,the scrumptious scones omg just so good the gardens were amazing all done by Jim's lovely wife.Jim was lovely very friendly and informative.
Martin
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
“Nice cosy Accommodation, very Friendly Owner.”
The Room was Very nice and the bed was cosy. The owner was very friendly.
Judith
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Very comfortable, Jim was very helpful.
Tanya
couple
May 10, 2026
“Brilliant service and Jim was an excellent host”
Location, clean rooms, excellent host
Tanya
couple
May 10, 2026
“Brilliant service and Jim was an excellent host”
Location, clean rooms, excellent host
Tanya
couple
May 10, 2026
“Brilliant service and Jim was an excellent host”
Location, clean rooms, excellent host
Nicholas
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
“Acomfortable bed”
The room was comfortable and clean. It was a room-only booking, but as well as tea and coffee making in the room, there was also a coffee machine downstairs.
James
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“I originally booked a single room,but had to change this late on as my sister decided to stay,this was not a problem,we”
Jim was the perfect host!he couldn’t do enough for me and my sister-he even drove us to the venue of the wedding we were attending!!
Jamie
couple
April 16, 2026
“Perfect defo stop again on our travels the owner was great top man”
Perfect location Everything was perfect
Gill
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Our host Jim is such a super host. Our stay was exceptionally good. He is very informative and helpful. Will definitely recommend this anyone visiting Athlone. Thanks and here's our 💯
Venkatesh
couple
March 25, 2026
Jim was really friendly and the propert was maintained really well. I would strongly recommended.
Tara
solo_traveller
February 18, 2026
Very clean, great location, beautiful room with a shower and Jacuzzi bath, such friendly host, little extras on the room, bottle of water, biscuit, tea and coffee. The perfect stay, would highly recommend
Annemaire
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Thoroughly acceptable. Lovely peaceful setting.”
No breakfast provided, this would be my 1 issue.
Andre
extended_group
January 19, 2026
Jim is an absolute gent. He went way beyond the call of duty to accommodate myself and my friends. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Bicycle rental (additional charge), Cycling, Water park
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Transport
Public transport tickets
Double Room
This room features free Wi-Fi, a super king-size bed, a TV, and tea and coffee making facilities.The en-suite bathroom has a bath or shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer
Triple Room with Shower
This room features free Wi-Fi, a TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bath or shower room has complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
Twin Room
Situated on the ground floor, this room features free Wi-Fi and a spacious bathroom with a power shower.
Single Room with Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The single room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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