Our January Sale is available for January & February Stays. This Room ONLY rate includes a FREE Breakfast on US! Shearwater Hotel & Spa is a stunning four-star hotel located off the M6 in Ballinasloe Co Galway. Centrally located just ninety minutes from Dublin, 15 minutes from Athlone and 35 minutes from Galway city, this hotel offers immediate relaxation for our guests.Our lobby is a luxurious, elegant well laid out space, offering three separate spaces to express your escape away.