Title: Visit Loughrea: 2026 Travel Guide for Loughrea, County Galway | Expedia.com [Hotels in Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Loughrea-Hotels.d6048655.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Loughrea-Vacation-Rentals.d6048655.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Loughrea.d6048655.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Loughrea.d6048655.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Loughrea.d6048655.Car-Rental-Guide)[Loughrea Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Loughrea.d6048655.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Loughrea ## Travel Guide ![Panorama of Lake Lough Rea in the small town of Loughrea in County Galway, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048655/f4081697-8ed2-45fd-8f96-7e9ab4ab8c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Loughrea Things to do - Loughrea Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Loughrea ![Lough Rea Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2180000/2171600/2171561/92b29a8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lough Rea Hotel & Spa Galway Road Loughrea Galway $116 nightly $132 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Loughrea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Long Point and Turoe Pet Farm are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (603 reviews) Not great and very expensive for an average service and facility. Also no point of booking to the restaurant even if the hotel send you email about it, as if like for us the restaurant is closed no warning will be given and you will end up at the noisy pub style eatery, also even if there is a vegan ... Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=2171561&PinnedHotelID=2171561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048655) ![Leonardo Hotel Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21984/930c0bbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Galway Quay Street Galway Galway $183 nightly $207 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Overall would recommend due to location -and staf. Laundry was insanely expensive. A couple of pieces of clothes cost €40\. The breakfast was good and staff were friendly and helpful. The location was amazing too. Close to restaurants and all of the best areas of Galway. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=21984&PinnedHotelID=21984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048655) ![The Dean Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75709900/75709839/80b37daf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dean Galway 80 Prospect Hill Galway $117 nightly $133 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Eyre ... 9/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews) all good Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=75709839&PinnedHotelID=75709839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048655) [See all 400 properties in Loughrea](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026®ionId=6048655) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Citypoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4790000/4781000/4780991/c193a4f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citypoint Apartments Eyre Square Galway Galway Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews) Spotless. Spacious. Great Location. Attentive staff. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Galway-Hotels-Citypoint-Apartments.h4780991.Hotel-Information) ![Shoreline Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89280000/89275000/89274976/c2fcc46c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shoreline Apartments Quincentennial Dr Galway Galway Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews) Excellent accommodation and spectacular views. Clean and comfortable with quick access to Galway. Don’t forget to check out Salthill area as there are some nice places to eat and great pub. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Loughrea hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[Mar 21 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6048655&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### The Long Point Explore the great outdoors at The Long Point, a lovely green space in Loughrea. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/The-Long-Point-Loughrea.d553248634325160881.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Brendan's Cathedral After visiting St. Brendan's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Loughrea. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 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