Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Riverside comfort with an indoor pool
About this hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone sits on the River Shannon in the town centre, a short drive from the Baysports inflatable waterpark on Lough Ree, with its own indoor pool, fitness centre and spa treatments. Families can spend the afternoon chasing the record-breaking slide at Hodson Bay, then walk straight from the car park into the hotel's indoor pool to swim off the last of the day's energy before dinner. The contemporary rooms and full-service restaurant keep Athlone's shops and riverside walks within easy reach too, useful for a trip that is not only about the waterpark but a wider midlands break as well. Little else about the stay competes for attention once the Baysports session itself is booked.
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Room service
Our take
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone suits families who want wellness facilities and town-centre dining within walking distance, alongside a planned outing to Baysports rather than a lakefront base. It suits a wider midlands trip better than a single-purpose waterpark visit, given the riverside setting and Athlone's restaurants close by. It is a sensible, low-effort choice for a Baysports-focused visit.
- ✓Head to the indoor pool straight after a Baysports session to let tired kids swim off remaining energy.
- ✓Book spa treatments ahead for weekend evenings, when demand rises alongside busy Baysports days.
- ✓Free parking is included, useful for the daily drive to and from Hodson Bay.
Why we love it
- Indoor pool and fitness centre
- Spa treatments on-site
- Free parking and free Wi-Fi
- River Shannon town-centre setting
Why guests love itAfter a full afternoon at Baysports chasing the record slide, we walked straight from the car park into the hotel's indoor pool rather than heading up to the room first. My two boys swam off the last of their energy while I sat by the water with a coffee, and by dinner nobody was arguing about bedtime for the first time all trip.