The Shines Guesthouse is located 5-minute drive from the centre of Athlone and Athlone Station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving home-cooked food and free parking. With under-floor heating, rooms at the guest house feature a sleigh bed, a large 32-inch TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. They include a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The country house-style dining room serves traditional Irish and continental breakfasts. The large lounge has a comfortable sofa, a selection of books and magazines and a TV. The bar offers local ales, an open fire and Irish music on Sundays. Athlone Golf Club and the shores of Lough Ree are both just 3 miles from the Shines. The train station has a direct route to Galway.