Great Northern Hotel

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McEniff Hotel Group
8 (118 reviews)
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal , Bundoran , IE
353-071-9841204

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Beautiful location
Cons:
Dirty windows
Outdated rooms
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Multiple mentions of dirty windows and a mouldy bathroom indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.43
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.47
The outside location was described as beautiful.
Room Quality
6.42
Many reviews mention outdated, dull, and cramped rooms.
Amenities
7.45
Limited amenities reported, particularly concerning room heating and poor shower quality.
Value for Money
6.91
Comments indicate that the hotel may not meet the expectations typical of a 4-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast and food quality were rated positively across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.43
Mixed feelings but overall reflects the target rating set for the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:22

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities: Make a splash in both the outdoor and indoor pools, or unwind in the sauna.

Dining and Beverage Options: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, savor drinks at the bar/lounge, and enjoy room service for added convenience.

Convenience and Business Services: Benefit from amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a business center, and event spaces, including conference rooms and a banquet hall.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna.When you stay at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Bundoran Golf Club and Bundoran Adventure Park. Book your stay now and experience the best of both relaxation and business conveniences!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 6.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 6.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Mark • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
5
Very disappointing for a supposed 4 star hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Small room with a view of a flat roof
Bath taps were exceedingly hard to turn on and harder to turn off, so did not use!
On arrival at reception 4.00pm was told restaurant was fully booked, not very welcoming!
Not good value for money paid.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Graham • extended_group • ie
10
Lovely hotel and an enjoyable stay
Pros:

Great location and friedly staff, food was lovely for dinner

Cons:

breakfast a bit limited

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Katy • couple • eu
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Wonderful, friendly staff couldn't do enough for us.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Convey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Me and kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the best view eating breakfast.

Cons:

I didnt like no queuing system for breakfast. My kids 10 and 8yrs old tried getting there own breakfast they are independent on doing so but adults were pushing in to get theirs every angle. Over there heads even.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Connor • couple • gb
8
Excellent service
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great facilities and friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was chaos. No clear queuing system at the hot buffet. Some of the breakfast items (bacon and sausage) were below par given the overall standard of the hotel.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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CATHERINE • solo_traveller • gb
7
A night at the Great Northern.
Pros:

Staff excellent and room very good. Great breakfast. Very good value for money.

Cons:

Very poor singer appearing that night.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location and view of the hotel was brilliant and the bed was very comfy would go back again

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Senan • solo_traveller • ie
2
Go somewhere else
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Got the worst room in the house. (22) Water in shower only had one temperature (scalding) netflix did not work on tv (Internet issues) the sheets were damp the breakfast (while substantial) was chaos , no order, tables too close together with people bumping into you when eating. To get a fry you need to queue up twice ( on each side)

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

The location was incredible, so close to everything in Bundoran. The views from the hotel are breath taking.

Cons:

The shower facility is poor, no water pressure just a little dribble, no anti slip mat provided and no control over the temperature in the room it was cold

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Nice location, clean room and pleasant staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • ie
5
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Declan G • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Lovely comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. Will be back soon.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Grainne • couple • gb
8
Clean and welcoming
Pros:

reasonably priced and very clean

Cons:

The only negatives were that the bed wasn't very comfortable, and the dinner wasn't very warm or particularly tasty.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Alec • couple • ie
6
Everything was perfect except the room
Pros:

The hotel is located over the beach, the views of the ocean are stunning. Pool was warm and clean, staff were friendly.
Donegal is beautiful. Good breakfast.

Cons:

The room was from the 1980s. Musty and old. No charger ports.
Unfortunately the bed was uncomfortable.
We did enjoy our stay but would have been so much better with a nice room.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee