Sligo Southern Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.1 (2506 reviews)
Strandhill Road , Sligo , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Good atmosphere
Cons:
Noise levels
Breakfast not included
Housekeeping not optimal

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Room was well decorated and clean, but minor housekeeping issues reported.
Service
8.96
Staff were friendly, helpful, and very kind throughout the stay.
Location
9
Ideal location close to town with easy access to shops and public transport.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms clean but reported noise issues and a need for revamps.
Amenities
8.48
Nice facilities available, but breakfast options were limited.
Value for Money
7.44
Not considered good value due to breakfast not being included.
Food and Beverage
7.49
Food experience overall disappointing, with mixed quality of meals.
Overall Experience
7.96
A lovely traditional hotel with great atmosphere but with some inconvenient aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:39

Property Description

Central Location in Sligo City Centre
Sligo Southern Hotel & Leisure Centre is conveniently situated beside Sligo Train and Bus Station, making it the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city.

Leisure Centre with Pool and Gym
Enjoy a relaxing stay with access to our leisure centre featuring a pool, gym, steam room, sauna, and fitness classes including aqua aerobics.

Local Cuisine and Lively Bar Atmosphere
Indulge in delicious local cuisine at our restaurant and unwind in the lively yet cosy atmosphere of our bar with open fires.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Sligo Southern Hotel & Leisure Centre.

Important information:

Guests must specify if their reservation is a part of a group and if it is a hen or stag party as per the Group Policy with Booking.com.

Please note that this property does not accept debit cards to guarantee the reservation at the time of booking. Guests must provide a credit card at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SXL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2506 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 7.49
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Josephine couple gb
10
Pros:

Food was great

Cons:

Carpet in bedroom

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Maire family_with_children gb
1
Couldn't wait to leave
Pros:

Clean
Location good.
Reception staff pleasant; unlike the duty manager we encountered.

Cons:

This was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve had, and definitely the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on.
1. The room was noisy all the time. Thin walls meant hearing everything from other rooms—showers, doors closing, and people talking. Our room door rattled constantly day and night, and the loud bathroom light/fan disturbed us during the night.
2. The room was stifling despite mild weather. There was no air conditioning, and the window barely opened. A huge, heavy curtain was impossible to pull aside properly, blocking most of the window even with a tieback.
3. The mattress was hard, uncomfortable, and the absolute worst part of the stay. It had no padding, so I could feel the springs. Upon checking the label, it was a cheap Respa open-coil mattress and kept me awake alongside the heat and noise, failing the basic standards of a 4-star hotel.
4. A loud, drill-like drone started around 4:30 AM and lasted for hours. Other reviews confirm this is a known, unresolved issue with the hotel's heat or water pumps.
5. Hostile Management Interaction; when complaining to the duty manager, the interaction was unpleasant and borderline hostile. Instead of politely explaining the discount policy, she was officious and argumentative. She claimed we couldn't hear the pumps because of our room location and berated us several times for not complaining earlier in the day. I was merely requesting a discount for legitimate complaints, not looking to be cross-examined.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth extended_group us
9
Nice older hotel with lots of charm.
Pros:

Location right next to train station and on the bus route.

Cons:

Not really young person vibe. I was staying with my mom and she really enjoyed it.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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PaulD6602 Couples Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
2
Music in my room until 1am
Pros:

No sleep for one night, 240 euro and complete disregard for people staying here. Do not stay here if you want to enjoy sligo and get any sleep at a reasonable time before 1am. Disappointed is an understatement

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Korbyn couple gb
6
Hot but comfortable and clean.
Pros:

Very regal. Good location and big bed.

Cons:

Hot and no air con, trains very loud , very early. No good.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ilze solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Viss

Cons:

Problēmas bija ar nakts apgaismojumu gultas viena pusē.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Anne-Marie couple au
10
Nice time here nice and quiet lovely old hotel, Staff in restaurant / bar area wonderful
Pros:

Easy to get to good location very clean a lovely old place had dinner here and the staff , their customer service was outstanding , each and everyone that served our meal , nothing was too much bother for them , excellent service Check in was easy staff nice and helpful

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
D
Douglas couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
C
Colin couple gb
5
Adequate for the one night stay we had, but not up to the rating of the hotel I had expected.
Pros:

Hotel well situated relative to the town centre, Parking was easy. The room clean and a great size of bathroom. Staff were ok.

Cons:

The room was not very sound proof so people walking down the corridor disturbed you as they walked passed, floor boards, talking. Spa facilities a little tired, sauna and Steam room separate to the pool area, not to my preference.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ambrose family_with_children ie
8
Pros:

The room was clean and well equipped. The swimming pool was excellent. The bar was also very nice.

Cons:

The duvet on the bed was too heavy for the summer. A bed sheet would be appreciated also. No fridge in the room

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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mollieNorthEast Friends getaway Dublin, County Dublin
10
Very comfortable hotel!
Pros:

I really enjoyed staying in this hotel. Its right beside the train station and very close to the city centre. The ambience in the hotel was second to none and my room was extremely comfortable. If I am in Sligo again I would definitely stay here.

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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CHRISTINE solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Alejandra solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, good location

Cons:

You could hear everything during nights and mornings.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
C
Carmel family_with_children gb
10
Comfortable, convenient and good food.
Pros:

The view from the room was Benbulbin, which we visited during our stay.

Cons:

Satisfied with the overall experience.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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catherinecQ7705WH Friends getaway
10
Great Southern- Great hotel!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our recent overnighter at the Great Southern hotel in Sligo. The room was spacious and immaculately clean with comfortable beds. Service was excellent and staff were very efficient and friendly. Food was good. Breakfast was delicious and most of all it is in a great location. I would highly recommend it!

2026-08-24 via Tripadvisor
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Simone Mariani extended_group it
8
Bella struttura vicino al centro di Sligo
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Aidah couple ie
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Susan couple ie
1
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
M
Maher solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

The bed was super comfortable and the breakfast was good

Cons:

The dinner wasn't great and the wifi was terrible,

2026-08-24 via Nuitee