This modern, family home is located on Roscommon Road (N61), just 10 minutes’ drive from Athlone town centre and 2 minutes from Athlone Golf Club and Hodson Bay. It offers cosily furnished rooms with garden views, hearty full Irish breakfasts, and a games room with a full-size pool table. Each bright and modern room at Alverna House B&B includes wooden floors and its own private bathroom. Guests can relax in the room with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and free tea, coffee and biscuits. Some rooms also boast disabled-friendly facilities. Free parking is provided and guests can enjoy boating and water activities on Lough Ree, less than 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Clonmacnoise Monastic Site and Locke's Whiskey Distillery are only 30 minutes' drive from Athlone.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Athlone
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    Ireland Ireland
    Non vegetarian breakfast was nice. Beds comfy and very clean and quiet. The Hodson Bay very close and only a short drive to Athlone town. Hostess was very friendly and chatty.
  • Cathal
    Ireland Ireland
    It was perfect for our stay and the landlady was lovely.
  • T
    Tina
    Ireland Ireland
    Really good breakfast with lovely fresh fruit. Niamh is a lovely and very helpful host.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ronan & Niamh

Company review score: 9.7Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family run B&B. Myself and my husband live here with our 3 children. They are very involved in Gaelic football, soccer, athletics and Irish Dancing. Ronan & I love to ski and can't wait to introduce the kids to it soon!

Property information

Our property is nicely furnished, modern, spacious and has a choice of rooms to suite everyone i.e. single, double, twin, triple and families. All rooms are en-suite and we have one fully wheelchair accessible room. There is plenty of free parking!

Neighbourhood information

Athlone is a vibrant town in the midlands which makes it accessible easily from all parts of Ireland. We are situated on the N61, the main Athlone to Roscommon road, about a 10min drive from Athlone town centre and about a 20min drive from Roscommon Town. Athlone AIT and Internation Sports Area is only a 15min drive from us and we are 3km from the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone Golf Club and Bay Sports Water Park, which is a big attraction for both kids and adults. Dalys Tavern is just 300m from our property and Ballybay School and Church is 1km away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Alverna House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Alverna House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:30 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Alverna House B&B

    • Room options at Alverna House B&B include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Family
      • Triple

    • The prices at Alverna House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Alverna House B&B is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Alverna House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Horse riding

    • Alverna House B&B is 4.3 miles from the centre of Athlone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.