The Great Northern Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (1487 reviews)
Sea Road , Bundoran , IE

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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:
Excellent location
Helpful and friendly staff
Good/pleasant food
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Large, relaxing reception area
Cons:
Cleanliness issues / dirty spots reported
Perceived poor value for money / overpriced at peak times
Dated rooms and bathrooms; pool needs refurbishment
Slow service and long queues at meal times
Room maintenance issues (shower pressure, sockets, ventilation)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Multiple reviews mention dirty areas (nappy in bin, 'dirty in places') and dated/unclean details; cleanliness is a clear weak point.
Service
8.9
Staff are frequently described as helpful and friendly (helped change rooms, very good staff, helpful bar staff), though some reports of indifferent or rude housekeeping and occasional slow service were noted.
Location
9.3
Location is repeatedly praised (convenient, near golf course, great location) and is a strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
8.3
Many guests mention comfortable beds and spacious, clean rooms, but several note dated rooms, poor shower pressure, poor views or ventilation — generally good but inconsistently maintained.
Amenities
8
Leisure facilities and a large reception area are appreciated, though the swimming pool and some facilities are described as outdated and in need of refurbishment.
Value for Money
5.8
Several guests explicitly say the hotel is overpriced (not good value at peak times, expensive checkout extension charge); value is a recurring concern.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food is frequently praised as lovely/good, though some mention small portions, warm buffet items, and slow service at times.
Overall Experience
7.7
Mixed overall impressions: many enjoyed the location, staff and food for a pleasant stay, but cleanliness, dated decor and perceived poor value reduced overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:03

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Hotel in Bundoran

Championship Golf Course: The Great Northern Hotel offers an historic and challenging 18-hole championship golf course, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Leisure Club and Wellness Facilities: Enjoy access to a modern gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub at the on-site leisure club, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Gastronomic Delights and Scenic Views: Indulge in delicious meals at Tir Connaill Restaurant with stunning views of the golf course. The Bistro Bar and Atlantic Bar offer diverse menus throughout the day, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bundoran's parkland and coastline, with activities like fishing, hiking, and surfing right at your doorstep. Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Great Northern Hotel.

Important information:

When booking for 14 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Payment may be taken any time after booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1487 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Doherty • couple • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely old hotel with loads of character but also modern facilities. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Food was great. I will definately return!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen Quinn • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Quiet, friendly hotel in a serene setting, food was very good and rooms were comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Noise emanating from the corridor/hallway and next door, noise suppression methods needed.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne Clare • family_with_children • ie
4
Expensive stay for a shower that doesn't work!!
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location & good breakfast

Cons:

My shower was a dribble of water!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
C
Cathal • couple • gb
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Connie O Reilly Doyle • couple • ie
10
Cosy
Pros:

Our room was very big, overlooking the golf course. Very comfortable bed. Shower was powerfull. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food delicious 😋. The chap singing in the bar was brilliant, nice selection of music

Cons:

No bottle water in the room. No slimline milk at breakfast or sweeteners.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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vincent • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

The staff were very nice and the views from the breakfast room was amazing .

Cons:

All hotels seem to give there guests rooms at the back of the hotel . Which I prefer room at the front were it needs to give this choice when booking . This would also make your guest's come back to stay again in the future. That was the only thing I didn't like other than that just a nice view from your window as the view in this hotel was beautiful .

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Natalja • family_with_children • ie
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hotel in a beautiful location.
Rooms were clean and spacious

Cons:

We were told that check out is at 10:00am, extremely early :(

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
M
Myles • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast v good

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
M
Myles • couple • ie
1
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
3
Put us off from staying there tbh we have stayed in cheaper places which actually way more comfortable and better views
Pros:

Friendly staff with nice views

Cons:

Bed wasn’t comfortable was too pricey for one night and we didn’t like the break we thought the amount of money we paid we would have had a nice view out the window all we seen was solar panels wasn’t worth the money at all sorry

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Juergen • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Wir haben das angebotene Zimmer nicht akzeptiert. Ein besseres gab es nicht. Im Empfang haben sie uns ein anderes Hotel in der Nähe empfohlen. Eine Rückerstattung war mit dem Manager abgesprochen, wurde aber erst, als wir am nächsten Morgen nochmals vorgesprochen hatten, auch überwiesen.
Laut Bedingungen war das Hotel hierzu aber nicht verpflichtet. Deshalb ein Dankeschön für die Kulanz!

Cons:

Leider hatten wir ein recht alt wirkendes Zimmer mit Aussicht auf eine Wand und eine Notfall-Feuerleiter. War anscheinend das letzte freie Zimmer!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
5
Overall it was good but could be better
Pros:

It was comfortable and good location

Cons:

I feel the hotel could do with a make over

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

None

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • extended_group • de
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • gb
6
Good apart from comment
Cons:

Shower not working in my guests room. Couldn’t fix

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee