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Rooms
8.4Rooms clean but shared areas lacked soundproofing, leading to disturbances.
Cleanliness
8.4Generally clean but experiences of noise disturbances affecting sleep quality noted.
Location
9.9Excellent central location with easy access to dining and attractions.
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The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.
Lakeside Loughrea: 0.09 km (0.06 mi)
Loughrea Hotel & Spa: 1.2 km (0.77 mi)
The Auld Triangle
7.9/10Bearstone House
8.9/10Lakeside Loughrea
9.2/10Loughrea Hotel & Spa
8.3/10The Auld Triangle
7.3Room was clean and comfortable, but noise from other guests affected experience.
Bearstone House
8.8General satisfaction with room comfort and cleanliness, though some issues mentioned.
Lakeside Loughrea
8.4Rooms clean but shared areas lacked soundproofing, leading to disturbances.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
8.6Rooms frequently described as spacious and comfortable with good beds, though some issues reported (TV not working, poor view for one room, air-conditioning/ventilation problems and noise from events affecting sleep).
The Auld Triangle
7.9Room was beautifully clean and spacious, very clean room and kitchen.
Bearstone House
8.3Some negative comments on cleanliness, specifically about dirty watermarks and worn towels.
Lakeside Loughrea
8.4Generally clean but experiences of noise disturbances affecting sleep quality noted.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
8.0Rooms described as clean and spacious in multiple reviews, though at least one guest reported a strong urine smell in the carpet — overall generally good but with occasional serious lapses.
The Auld Triangle
8.4Very convenient location close to various places.
Bearstone House
9.3Positive sentiment about the location being close to town and convenient.
Lakeside Loughrea
9.9Excellent central location with easy access to dining and attractions.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
9.2Repeated positive mentions of a great location, lake and excellent views; several guests highlighted the convenient and appealing setting.
The Auld Triangle
8.3Staff were good and friendly, standard quality service for this hotel tier.
Bearstone House
9.8Numerous positive mentions of the helpful and kind service provided by Dolores.
Lakeside Loughrea
9.4Hosts described as friendly and accommodating, with good communication.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
7.8Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful, especially by wedding guests, but there are several reports of inconsistent and poor service (rude behaviour from a manager, slow/abysmal breakfast service and missed room service items).
The Auld Triangle
—Bearstone House
—Lakeside Loughrea
—Loughrea Hotel & Spa
—The Auld Triangle
8.0Good food quality and atmosphere; breakfast was satisfying.
Bearstone House
8.3Positive mention of food quality, specifically porridge, but breakfast availability was a concern.
Lakeside Loughrea
8.9Positive mentions of local dining options nearby.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
9.0Many guests described the food as excellent/delicious and praised breakfasts, though a minority reported very poor breakfast quality and service; overall F&B leans positive but inconsistent.
The Auld Triangle
7.8Good continental breakfast and kitchen amenities were appreciated.
Bearstone House
8.8Standard amenities mentioned; no negative reviews.
Lakeside Loughrea
9.4Great basic amenities; appreciated tea, coffee, and water upon arrival.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
7.9Standard hotel amenities appear adequate, but the paid access to the spa (extra charge) and limited mention of other facilities lower the score slightly.
The Auld Triangle
7.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Bearstone House
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Lakeside Loughrea
9.4Inexpensive for the quality of stay and services offered.
Loughrea Hotel & Spa
7.0Several guests complained about cost and perceived poor value (notably poor breakfast/food relative to price); cost was explicitly listed as a con in at least one review.
The Auld Triangle
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The WalksLakeside Loughrea
Saint Mary’s AbbeyLoughrea Hotel & Spa
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