Boathouse Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (863 reviews)
Newry Beach , Holyhead , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Small rooms
Lack of shower gel

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean, but some reviews mentioned cobwebs and damp.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as very friendly and helpful.
Location
8.3
Great location near ferry port with lovely views.
Room Quality
6.8
Some rooms had issues such as squeaky beds and temperature control problems.
Amenities
7.8
Standard amenities offered, with some positive mentions of restaurant options.
Value for Money
7.8
Considered good value by many guests, particularly for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality received positive feedback with several mentions of enjoyable meals.
Overall Experience
7.3
Majority of reviews indicate a positive experience, with a few issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:29

Property Description

Stunning Marina Views
Enjoy fabulous marina views from the comfort of your room at the Boathouse Hotel.

Fresh Seafood Bistro
Indulge in locally caught fresh seafood at our bistro, offering a varied menu to tantalize your taste buds.

Convenient Location
With easy access to Holyhead’s ferry port and railway station, the Boathouse Hotel is perfectly situated for your stay.

Book your stay at the Boathouse Hotel for a delightful experience by the marina.

Important information:

Small pet charge is £15 not £20. There is no late check in fee now as we have a secure lock box where a code will be given to accessPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 863 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.3
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belinda • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Simon1963 • couple • gb
9
Friendly staff and excellent location
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

A little dated

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Nice
Pros:

Location, bed v comfortable.

Cons:

Upstairs can hear walking

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Leckeres Essen, freundliches Personal

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Excellent - will stay again
Pros:

Friendly staff
Good size room
Assessable room for my wife

Cons:

Sound proof upstairs as floor allows noise especially when guests catch early ferry

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Stan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Enjoyed the overnight stay before catching the Dublin ferry early next morning, didn't use the bar or facilities so can't really comment.

Cons:

Just the length of time the bathroom extractor stayed on.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
Great for a short stay in Holyhead. Absolutely perfect for getting the ferry to or from Dublin.
Pros:

There had been new owners 4 days before our stay. They were so friendly and attentive and so obviously want to make the hotel even better. The food & drink and service were all great. Ok so the hotel itself needs some improvements, but it is clean and comfortable. We will stay there again next time we are in Holyhead.

Cons:

This is a hotel on the up and the new owners need support to get there.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cosy dog-friendly hotel with lovely views
Pros:

Very cosy and comfortable hotel. Was perfect for our stay before our ferry. Very dog friendly which we appreciated. Nice bar/restaurant with lovely views and staff were great.

Cons:

We were very happy with our stay and would stay again.The building is undergoing refurbishment which is probably needed but really didn't bother us. It has character and was clean and comfortable.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jim • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
9
Relaxing and good value stay for early ferry travellers
Pros:

Friendly staff, convenient for morning ferry and excellent home cooked curry served in bar which is dog friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Dewald • couple • ie
7
It was a good stay over for the night, close to the beach and we enjoyed our long walk along the harbour wall.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

We were booked for a room with a sea view; however, getting a garden room instead was not a bad experience. We were quite close to the entertainment area, but the noise was not overbearing and stopped at a reasonable hour.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very convenient and enjoyable stay
Pros:

The location was great for the ferry and looked over the harbour. The room was very clean. The staff were especially friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We thought it was highly priced

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Horst59 • solo_traveller • de
7
Cons:

Das Essen kann man besser machen.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great for the ferry
Pros:

Location for ferry - room was functional

Cons:

Could do with a modernisation

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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richard • family_with_children • gb
9
Highly recommended, we would not hesitate to stay there again.
Pros:

Great people at The Boathouse. My son and I used it as a convenience hotel to catch and return from the Holyhead ferry terminal (5 minutes away) so we had 2 nights a week apart and particularly enjoyed the second night's stay as a local folk band was booked as the evening's entertainment - they were terrific! With good meals on offer too we were made very welcome at The Boathouse, thank you.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location for the ferry, but let down by a frustrating room mix-up
Pros:

Great location! It is very close to the ferry and Breakwater Country Park, which was perfect for a nice morning hike with my dog before our departure.

Cons:

I was specifically promised a ground-floor garden room to make staying with my dog more convenient. However, upon arrival, I was told that room was no longer available. Instead, we were given a room on the second floor that was as far away as possible. Managing a dog and all of our luggage back and forth up the stairs was a real hassle. Very disappointed with how this was handled.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The situation is pleasant and convenient for ferries to Ireland.

Cons:

Very expensive especially as it didn't include breakfast which was a rip- off. Stayed the previous night in another Booking.com hotel nearby which was also on the coast, was cheaper and included an excellent breakfast. No-one was around to check in and generally the service was very casual. The shower was cold.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee