Castle gate lodge

Hotels
8.7 (357 reviews)
35 Waterloo Street , Derry Londonderry , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noisy at night
Some issues with service responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally clean and well-kept, but some noise from the location affected the overall perception.
Service
8.87
Good communication from the owner, but responsiveness varied.
Location
9.3
Very central location, perfect for access to town amenities.
Room Quality
8.55
Comfortable rooms, though some had noise issues.
Amenities
8.68
Good shared kitchen facilities, but occasional shortages.
Value for Money
8.45
High-quality accommodation for the price, though some noise detracts slightly.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall enjoyable stay, ideal for those looking for central accommodation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:44

Property Description

Centrally Located Oasis
Nestled in the heart of Derry Londonderry, Castle gate lodge offers a convenient escape with modern comforts and historical charm.

Cozy and Well-Equipped Rooms
Indulge in a restful stay with amenities like flat-screen TVs, plush bedding, and private bathrooms in every room.

Nearby Attractions
Discover popular landmarks such as Buncrana Golf Club, Oakfield Park, and Raphoe Castle just a short distance away.

For a memorable stay in Derry Londonderry, book your room at Castle gate lodge today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 357 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.87
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Mina Kelly • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant location, right at the heart of bar street, a couple of minutes walk and your right at all the shops. Place was lovely, good sized room with comfy bed and great shower. Would definitely book again.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • ie
9
Castle Lodge
Pros:

It was central, clean, cosy, compact and comfortable.Very lively location. Pleasant kitchen area with an abundance of cups and glasses..

Cons:

The bed was close to the wall on one side. I prefer space on both sides. The fridge had an item long out of date with spots of mildew. The television didn't work. There was a problem with some guest ensuring the front door was securely closed...this is not ideal on a heavily trafficked street.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Curt • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Hugh Enda Carr • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan Kyle • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan Kyle • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
2
Very unpleasant
Pros:

It looked great when walked in to the room but that was it

Cons:

Bed was un comfortable and the hot water wasn’t working, and there was no heating.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lleyton • couple • au
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Damian • solo_traveller • gb
5
Think twice
Pros:

Clean & tidy

Cons:

TV didnt work & very noisy outside as a lot of pubs very close by

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Dorothy
Pros:

very central to all amenities.

Cons:

everything was fine

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Curt • couple • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Excellent location in the heart of the city centre

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • us
8
Lovely place in a great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Could have used more places for toiletries in the bathroo.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cédric • couple • fr
8
Bien mais manque de service
Pros:

Super emplacement

Cons:

Pas d’aménagement dans la salle de bain ,pas d’étagère.le pommeau de douche fuit
Pas de bouilloire thé ou café

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Doole • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean ,tidy, location great

Cons:

Lock on front door

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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CELINE • solo_traveller • fr
7
Emplacement parfait
Pros:

L'emplacement est parfait pour découvrir Derry. À deux pas du bogside, des remparts, du peace bridge....
Possibilité de se garer à proximité (en s'éloignant très peu du logement attention les rues juste à côté sont limitées à 1heure)
La rue Waterloo est animée (mais nous n'avons ps souffert du bruit) avec des pubs sympathiques et le Nine Hostages Coffee Co est parfait pour prendre son petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Absence de café soluble pour le petit déjeuner (nous pensions qu'il était fourni dans la cuisine) .
Dans notre chambre, la douche était soit bouillante soit gelée. Heureusement, ce n'était que pour une nuit donc nous n'avons pas cherché à faire résoudre le problème.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Shannine • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Myself and 5 other friends stayed here, our rooms were super clean, the location is fantastic, has a shared kitchen with everything you need.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Finola • family_with_children • ie
8
Clean and central:-)
Pros:

Great location in heart of the city. Good for independent minded travellers as there’s no reception.

Cons:

Front door tricky to close

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee