Name: Allingham Arms Hotel
Address: Bundoran, Bundoran, Ireland, Bundoran, County Donegal, IE
Price range: $87–$255 per night
Rating: 8.87

What guests think

At Allingham Arms Hotel, travellers praise the seafront location with ocean views, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere with regular music, along with comfortable rooms and frequently good breakfasts that make it a convenient base for exploring Bundoran and Donegal.

Many guests also like the ample on-site parking. Recurring downsides include late-night noise from entertainment or nearby rooms, patchy Wi-Fi, warm rooms due to no air conditioning, and occasional issues with housekeeping or maintenance. Expect a scenic stay suited to travellers who prefer an active hotel over a quiet retreat.

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Facilities

Lively bar with regular live music creates a buzz. On-site parking is widely available, though some guests found the rear lot inconvenient to access and noted EV chargers were sometimes blocked; one review mentions only a single lift.

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John

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel seemed to be more interested in promoting it's own nightly music show for which it charged €20 (cheaper for guests) than providing a service for the guests themselves. Parking was provided at the rear of the (very large) property but with no access from the car park to the hotel so had to walk all around the hotel to get to reception regardless of the weather with no cover - it rained every day we were there. For breakfast you had to book but when you arrived it was possibly the most disorganised breakfast room I have ever visited. Food and drinks not available causing big queues even though because of the booking system they knew exactly how many guests were eating. Also some of the waiting staff stood around for up to 15 minutes chatting rather than cleaning tables etc with no-one apparently supervising or managing them.

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Margaret

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking great. Food was lovely..sea view room lovely

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Christine

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location Comfortable room Room was not serviced after check in Wifi was not working on check in- until the next day Breakfast ok Good entertainment main bar

10

Joseph

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has got 3 EV charging points with 3 reserved spaces for same, I wished to charge my car but was unable to get a space to park my car to do so, because all 3 reserved spaces were occupied by non-electric vehicles, owners were unable to be contacted very inconsiderate of drivers and dissappointing for me. Security would need to police this issue.

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Ita

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very central and spacious. Lovely food. Only downside was had to book time for breakfast. Late checkout available at €10/hour after 11.30am. Free parking on site. Excelent views from dinning room.

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Stephen

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great buzz in the bar

10

Michael

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was convenient & safe

10

Wim

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Prima hotel gelegen aan zee bij de boulevard. Parkeren is gratis en ruim voldoende op eigen terrein. Personeel is vriendelijk en er is regelmatig live music. Ligging is vlakbij de hoofdstraat van Bundoran. Ruime en nette kamer en badkamer. ‘s Ochtends genoten van een heerlijk Iers ontbijtbuffet.

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William

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Parking can be an issue - though there is a large area at the back of tge hotel, if you don't mind the walk.

10

Catherine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel had good parking, good location for walking to the beach and shops.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean, with several reviews calling them spotless. A few guests reported lapses such as dirty windows, missed daily servicing, or strong room fragrances.

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Jennifer

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff made u feel very welcome n helpful. Room was very clean n modern

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Honor

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel- spotlessly clean, very friendly staff and a lovely breakfast. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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BARRY

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff very helpful. Very nice comfortable bed very clean room Beautiful irish cooked breakfast every morning hotel right on the seafront. I would be very happy to stay there again on my next visit to Ireland

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Christine

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location Comfortable room Room was not serviced after check in Wifi was not working on check in- until the next day Breakfast ok Good entertainment main bar

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Jim

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To many important things went badly for this to be a random bad stay. Parking is too far away and they make you walk in the rain all the way around the place rather than having a side or back entrance. Check in took forever because she kept doing other things for other people. The internet did not work and hadn't for weeks. Unacceptable! There is no AC. The one window only opened a crack and the heat comes on according to their schedule and levels, not the room occupant’s. We turned the radiators off and were still cooking. We called down and asked for help. They "fixed" it but the heat stayed on. The guy they sent could not figure it out and said something was broken. They finally re-accommodated us to another room at 10:40 pm. Unfortunately this new room was so heavily fragranced that my wife's allergies kept her awake much of the night. The beds were so lumpy and hard in the new room that I tossed and turned all night. The breakfast we paid extra for was ok as far as far as it went but the choices were so few. These are not just bad luck things. These are decisions on the management’s part to do things on the cheap in spite of how it will negatively affect their clientele. I feel cheated.

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Wim

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Prima hotel gelegen aan zee bij de boulevard. Parkeren is gratis en ruim voldoende op eigen terrein. Personeel is vriendelijk en er is regelmatig live music. Ligging is vlakbij de hoofdstraat van Bundoran. Ruime en nette kamer en badkamer. ‘s Ochtends genoten van een heerlijk Iers ontbijtbuffet.

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Suzanne

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a Seaview room which was lovely. We had a great view of the sunset from our room. we only had one meal in the restaurant (not the main one where you need to book) and would not rate the food as good. The bed was ok, not great, and the pillows were hard. The room was so hot on arrival and even though we opened the window, it did not cool down enough for a goods night sleep. The windows were dirty and had lots of cobwebs. Room staff good, we did not require our room to be serviced but they gave us extra tea and coffee and milk. Overall, the hotel is well positioned, within walking distance of supermarket. Only 1 lift. Lots of parking.

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Patrick

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bedrooms are very clean, and the staff are very friendly

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Brenda

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great time in a lovely hotel with lovely food, very clean in the centre of Bundoran great spot to explore the beautiful scenery

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antonio

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

En líneas generales el hotel está bien. Habitaciones amplias y cómodas pero falta limpieza diaria. En el comedor también

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable and spacious, with sought-after sea views; some decor feels dated. Recurring issues include late-night noise, inconsistent Wi-Fi, warm rooms due to no AC, and occasional maintenance concerns.

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Delma

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was next to a generator, a bit noisy, but I coped

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EUGENE

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The reception and front lobby has been upgraded to a more modern style which is excellent. The staff are amazing and the breakfast was perfect. The hotel doesn't have room air-conditioning and we arrived in a heatwave in July 2025.Upon the receipt of a 20 Euros deposit the hotel will give you a desk fan if it's needed. It definitely made a difference to our stay.

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Margaret

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking great. Food was lovely..sea view room lovely

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Jim

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To many important things went badly for this to be a random bad stay. Parking is too far away and they make you walk in the rain all the way around the place rather than having a side or back entrance. Check in took forever because she kept doing other things for other people. The internet did not work and hadn't for weeks. Unacceptable! There is no AC. The one window only opened a crack and the heat comes on according to their schedule and levels, not the room occupant’s. We turned the radiators off and were still cooking. We called down and asked for help. They "fixed" it but the heat stayed on. The guy they sent could not figure it out and said something was broken. They finally re-accommodated us to another room at 10:40 pm. Unfortunately this new room was so heavily fragranced that my wife's allergies kept her awake much of the night. The beds were so lumpy and hard in the new room that I tossed and turned all night. The breakfast we paid extra for was ok as far as far as it went but the choices were so few. These are not just bad luck things. These are decisions on the management’s part to do things on the cheap in spite of how it will negatively affect their clientele. I feel cheated.

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Fiona

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was lovely and very comfortable. Nice beds.

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Suzanne

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a Seaview room which was lovely. We had a great view of the sunset from our room. we only had one meal in the restaurant (not the main one where you need to book) and would not rate the food as good. The bed was ok, not great, and the pillows were hard. The room was so hot on arrival and even though we opened the window, it did not cool down enough for a goods night sleep. The windows were dirty and had lots of cobwebs. Room staff good, we did not require our room to be serviced but they gave us extra tea and coffee and milk. Overall, the hotel is well positioned, within walking distance of supermarket. Only 1 lift. Lots of parking.

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Jacqueline

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is clean and friendly.The only things letting it down is the WiFi which is terrible non existent really. Plus I ordered vegan stir-fry with rice but got served egg noodles the waitress wasn't bothered. Other than that our stay was fine.

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Sandra

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel in a great location for exploring the area. Large seaview room, very comfortable and a great bathroom. Good on site parking. Delicious breakfast.

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Beatriz

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sadly they put me in a room above the ballroom where there was a very noise event/music/band playing. And on Monday I wake up to banging noise on the roof as they were fixing the roof.

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Ty

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great, the hotel had a lot of stuff going on nightly, like live music, seems like a happening place. Bathrooms were updated bedrooms and hallways are dated.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with upgrades or small gestures noted. At busy times service can feel understaffed or impersonal, and check-in or dining service may be slow.

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Trevor

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We informed reception quickly after arrival that we had no hot water. After an hour and another visit to reception a nice guy was sent to confirm that we had no hot water. After booking an upgraded room we had to shower in cold water. The water was hot. To be fair the next morning I asked for some concession which was given by the lady on reception who was excellent on check in and check out. We also had contact with bar staff, and housekeeping who were all brilliant. However we ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The staff were soulless. Whilst efficient not one smile and my wife and I both noted , no eye contact. We felt they wanted us in and out asap.

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paul

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb from start to finish Staff were excellent especially the barman lol Can’t wait to return

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Kevin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the stay but receptionist wasn’t very switched on

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Jennifer

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff made u feel very welcome n helpful. Room was very clean n modern

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Tim

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location- friendly and helpful staff- lovely food

10

David

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we were checking out we asked the receptionist where we could buy a new umbrella nearby. She went and got us one from their lost & found collection, saying “people leave umbrellas behind in their rooms all of the time”. She saved us time and money AND saved the planet some landfill space by recycling a perfectly good umbrella! Our room was perfect, the hotel was quiet, our breakfast and dinner were very good and the hotel was within walking distance to a local pub with an “open” session where my wife filled a bucket list dream of playing in a session in Ireland!

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Patricia

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect except the service in the Quaywest restaurant and the bar Not enough staff to cover the service required Everyone had too long to wait to be served food and drink

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Sheila

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and great service.

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Colette

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff we really lovely and very polite.

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Ian

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not enough staff available at busy periods

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Location

Excellent seafront position near the beach, promenade and shops, with scenic sunsets and good access for exploring Donegal. Central Bundoran location suits walkers and road-trippers.

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Hayley

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, seen dolphins from the bedroom which was an amazing bonus!

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Ron

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice hotel was surprised it was so busy with the local dancing and entertainment on site. beautiful location right on the waterfront for lovely little walk before we headed on our way

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Niall

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Great location to see Donegal from

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Carol

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

enjoyed our stay lovely walks near by beaches

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Matthew

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is right on the beach with great sunset views

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Adrian

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location as a base point for travelling the coast - fantastic beach

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Ita

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very central and spacious. Lovely food. Only downside was had to book time for breakfast. Late checkout available at €10/hour after 11.30am. Free parking on site. Excelent views from dinning room.

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Tracy

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel on the seafront. Very well maintained and lovely, friendly staff. Food was excellent, the view was breathtaking (deluxe double sea view room) and made for a lovely relaxing stay

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Wim

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Prima hotel gelegen aan zee bij de boulevard. Parkeren is gratis en ruim voldoende op eigen terrein. Personeel is vriendelijk en er is regelmatig live music. Ligging is vlakbij de hoofdstraat van Bundoran. Ruime en nette kamer en badkamer. ‘s Ochtends genoten van een heerlijk Iers ontbijtbuffet.

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Catherine

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel had good parking, good location for walking to the beach and shops.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed dinners in the bar or restaurant. However, others found food or breakfast only average, made service complaints, or noted limited options and errors.

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Pauline

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel great breakfast lovely rooms very comfortable & warm defo stay again soon 😊

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Aideen

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and view at breakfast. Breakfast was brilliant, good variety, prompt service and even vegetarian sausages which is a big plus and came out super quick! Dinner ends early ish so if you get in late you need to order and not many local options however Would recommend the actual hotel!

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Melodee

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. We couldn't walk around the area due to storm Amy and gale force winds. Enjoyed the breakfast, lots of choices.

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Mark

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sensational outlook and what an introduction to Ireland - the food at the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast was very nice, a welcome surprise!

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Les

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid the restaurant it’s awful, some staff are great but most are unhappy and unfriendly. The shower in my room was terrible, the WiFi poor.

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Tim

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location- friendly and helpful staff- lovely food

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anthony

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very courteous and the room was clean but the breakfast was not very good they had no bacon left or no fried eggs left, we were very disappointed with the breakfast

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David

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we were checking out we asked the receptionist where we could buy a new umbrella nearby. She went and got us one from their lost & found collection, saying “people leave umbrellas behind in their rooms all of the time”. She saved us time and money AND saved the planet some landfill space by recycling a perfectly good umbrella! Our room was perfect, the hotel was quiet, our breakfast and dinner were very good and the hotel was within walking distance to a local pub with an “open” session where my wife filled a bucket list dream of playing in a session in Ireland!

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Annie

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay The hotel is clean and comfortable. I had dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious.

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Trevor

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really good stop on Wild Atlantic Way. Great evening meal and excellent breakfast. Very friendly and efficient stafg.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 $103	11	12
13 $112	14 $102	15 $96	16 $96	17 $97	18 $173	19
20 $117	21 $87	22 $88	23 $88	24 $92	25 $114	26
27 $112	28 $136	29 $136	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $136	2 $116	3
4 $106	5 $136	6 $136	7 $136	8 $136	9 $114	10 $220
11 $100	12	13	14	15	16 $106	17 $232
18 $98	19	20	21	22	23 $232	24
25 $233	26	27	28	29	30 $100	31 $255

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