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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Ursula • couple • gb
8
It was fine and a good place to stay with friendly staff and good parking.
Pros:

It was in right place to catch an early Ferry to Ireland. Friendly accommodating staff, able to eat dinner there and get an quite nights sleep before early start next day.

Cons:

nothing.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
4
Poor
Pros:

Food was poor and overpriced, actually cheaper on the ferry and a better standard, bingo night on so could not a conversation in fear of those involved in bingo hearing you talk

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Adele • solo_traveller • gb
10
Couldn’t have asked for anything else. Perfect.
Pros:

Perfect location in order to catch an early morning ferry the following day.
Friendly greeting upon arrival plus treats and a ball for the dog. Room was spotless clean, bed comfortable, great powerful shower. Ate in the restaurant - food was amazing. Nicki looked after us throughout our dining time, nothing was too much trouble for her. She was friendly and polite. Perfect stay.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Sally Jane • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location for the town and the ferry, with a nice evening stroll along the sea front. Comfortable room and bed with lots of tea/coffee. Friendly staff and excellent food in the restaurant. Quiet in the evening and easy to sleep.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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wrather • couple • gb
3
Probably just dont stay here!!
Pros:

Clean room, good location for what we wanted to do

Cons:

Very uncomfortable bed, very noisy hotel - we were woken up at 6:30 by the creaking floor boards of the room above. Walls paper thin so you can hear other guests, massively over-priced

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Near the harbour. Nice views.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
5
Functional
Pros:

Staff
Food

Cons:

Beer was poorly kept

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • extended_group • de
8
Perfekt, um mit der Fähre zu fahren
Pros:

Die Lage, das Frühstück und die Parkmöglichkeit

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Adele • couple • gb
10
Couldn’t ask for anything more. Big shout out to Nicki who looked after us with food and drink and local info. She was b
Pros:

Stayed one night in order to get early ferry next morning. Friendly greeting on arrival. Room was spotless clean, bed very comfortable. Great location. Ate in their restaurant, food lovely.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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ANMcM • solo_traveller • us
9
Sea views and quiet walks make the Boathouse an ideal stopover for ferry and rail passengers
Pros:

This is my second stay here and I recommend the hotel for its peaceful location and casual friendliness.

Cons:

I believe the proprietors recently acquired the property, so improvements may be in the works. I found the electric lighting in my room to fall short of what I would have liked, for instance for reading in bed. Also, though the room had limited space, a chair and desk for computer work would have been handy.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thiery • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La vue sur le port.

Cons:

Certains plats proposés au restaurant ne tiennent pas la route et sont trop chers pour la qualité.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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ALine • family_with_children • be
7
Pros:

Très bon rapport qualité-prix pour le logement

Cons:

Le Petit-déjeuner non inclus est une arnaque

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • solo_traveller • gb
7
A few improvement could be made, but cannot fault the staff.
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and I can’t fault them at all.

Cons:

The beds were incredibly squeaky. And the walls between rooms must be paper thin as I could hear the between upstairs and and the rooms next door talking like they were right in my room.

There were no privacy films on the windows and my bedroom looked straight out onto the pub garden. Which meant I had to have the curtains closed at all times which made the room feel real extra small.

Paying an extra £15 ontop of what I’d already paid to have my dog was a little excessive too.

The room was quite tight for 2 single beds and I’ve got two pretty bad bruises on my leg from hitting my leg on the bed frame trying to walk between the bed frame and dresser.

The staff were lovely and the property was clean. It was an ideal location for me getting the ferry in the morning but I was disappointed by the noise. My neighbours weren’t being loud, they were just behaving normally in their rooms. I think the hotel should provide ear plugs to improve the experience for people hoping to get a good night sleep before and after a day of travelling.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
6
A quirky overpriced night but did its purpose. Bed, bathroom and catered for my little doggy. Thanks
Pros:

Didn’t eat or drink here so can’t comment on food, rooms quirky but clean. Ok. Probably a little over priced for a room only on Saturday night. Could hear people above but had a sea view and didn’t really get disturbed.
A little way out from town and no shops around really but some nice walking areas.
I think for the money I could have got a better b&b.
The hotel has a fawlty hours feel and they acknowledge this in their bedroom info and there’s a fawlty towers book in reception

Cons:

The hotel is work in progress so got to take this into account

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Simple basic rooms but clean and comfortable with good on site parking, Bar and Resteraunt
Good location for ferry port

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The view from my room, the food at dinner and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, due to very hot weather would have liked small bottle of water in room
Pros:

Convenient with a beautiful view

Cons:

Location

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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emma • couple • gb
8
A little dated but staff & cleanliness were excellent!!
Pros:

Perfect location for ferry with nearby shops!!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lukasz • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee