Loughrea Town

Loughrea town is located 22 miles south east of Galway city, on the northern shore of Lough Rea. The town centre is a 10 minute walk from our hotel with many small shops, restaurants and pubs.

We are only 20-25 minutes drive from Galway city and less than 2 hours from Dublin. Galway Airport, Shannon Airport and Knock Airport are all easily accessible.

The town is located at the junction of the N6 route between Dublin and Galway and the N66 to Gort. Loughrea is 5 minutes from the M6 Galway to Dublin motorway via the N65 from junction 16.

Loughrea is regarded by many as the heart of county Galway. There are many places to explore within a short drive or Loughrea’s central location makes us the ideal base for exploring west of Ireland highlights including Connemara, the Burren, midlands and Galway city.

Nearby destinations

  • Galway City

    25 mins drive

  • Connemara

    45 mins drive

  • The Burren

    35 mins drive

  • Athlone

    30 mins drive

  • Athenry

    Heritage town - 20km

  • Clarinbridge

    Famous for its sea food and annual autumn oyster festival - 25km

  • Gort

    Historic town, William Butler Yeats tower, Kilmacduagh Monestary – 24km

  • Portumna

    River Shannon, Portumna Castle and Gardens – 30km

  • Woodford

    Forest walks and fishing lakes – 23km

  • Ballinasloe

    Ballinasloe October Horse Fair – 29km