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Great Northern Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach fun and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £120
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Bundoran Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bundoran Adventure Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bundoran Surf Company - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bundoran Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Surfworld Bundoran - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sligo Mac Diarmada Station - 30 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maddens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Dock - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stakes Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buoys & Gulls - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Great Northern Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant, Tir Connaill Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
Room features
All 95 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tir Connaill Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9,419 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Northern Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Hotel Great Northern
Great Northern Hotel County Donegal
Great Northern County Donegal
Great Northern Hotel Hotel
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel Hotel Bundoran

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Northern Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?

As of 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on 13 May 2025 start from £119.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Northern Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great Northern Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Great Northern Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Great Northern Hotel located?

This family-friendly Bundoran hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bundoran Golf Club and Bundoran Adventure Park. Bundoran Beach and Bundoran Surf Company are also within 10 minutes.

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Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 413 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is a bit dated decor wise but we’ve been coming here for decades and just love this hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families with small children
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay was quite enjoyable, I feel the hotel would need an update. Shower was not great doors getting stuck other than that it was good. The food was lovely plenty of it and it was good fun. Staff were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

A really beautiful hotel with very beautiful views. Very comfortable beds and a big spacious room. Would recommend a stay here and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good staff, nice room, wonderful area to explore
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and views of the sea. We had a great stay, all three of our rooms were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a lovely meal in the bar and there was a lot of choice for breakfast - including make yourself waffles :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, beautiful setting !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms and friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family getaway

Very family orientated hotel,from food to the hotel room and to the great staff and the entertainment at night ,we will be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the peace and quiet of the hotel. Food was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful when asked a question they could answer it .this was our first time here and hopefully not the last .🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice food, qnd nice clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, great location to walking trail and beach. Dining was good but there were lots of children which wasn’t a big deal just something to be aware of. Live music was a fun touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very great views. Some things could be better maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy traditional hotel

Comfortable hotel, very well located. Some of the waiting staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful walks and views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs updating

The location and the main areas are very nice. However, the rooms are very outdated. The beds are uncomfortable. The restaurant is ok but not what you’d expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place But the room the second day they live no coffee, tea or towels how to ask a few times
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Family trip. We stayed there for 1 night only. The hotel looks grand from the outside but is very dated inside. Staff were all friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Real nice hotel. Spectacular Atlantic location. Nearby town, Bundoran, is a pretty dire place. Hotel is large, quiet (rooms) and very comfortable. Lots of parking but was very full.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

William Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water no heating in room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean. Beds smaller than expected and therefore a bit uncomfortable. Staff and grounds very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
we have just stayed in 3 different hotels over the last 3 nights and the great northern was a lot more expensive than the other two but we didn’t feel that it warranted the higher price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023