Great Northern Hotel

Hotels
McEniff Hotel Group
8 (118 reviews)
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal , Bundoran , IE

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Outdated rooms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Many reviews mention outdated, dull, and cramped rooms.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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Lisa
10
Pros:

Room clean and the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent both morning and i dinner in the bar on the Saturday night

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Marian family
4
Pros:

I’m quite disabled on crutches no space in room plus only 2 pillows

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Ron family
6
Pros:

Need new beds (mattresses were warn with broken springs) and shower enclosures need updated. Also the first floor windows have little to no security when open (no air conditioning) and can be opened completely if someone was seeking to enter your room.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Claire
10
Pros:

Nice and well looked thanks

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jerome partner
4
Pros:

Room dull. Windows very dirty but nothing to view anyway. Could not use shower as was far to hot tried to control but no luck

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Matthew friends
4
Pros:

Rooms dated and expensive

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Catherine friends
2
Pros:

Was supposed to check in at 16 hours nearly an hour late to give us room key would not hold onto our cases until check in time as we arrived early Going out next morning shower not working so was impossible for us to wash a basic in all accommodations no heating room was actually very cold at night kept having to go down to reception and asking them to put heating on as it must be controlled from there asked for a reduction of our stay was refused so that was two things that should have been no issues with would not recommend this 4star hotel in bundoran and Expedia you should keep these updates on your website

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jeanne
6
Pros:

The outside location was beautiful! But…We did not like our room at all though. Our outside window faced someone else’s window. It seemed very creepy. We did not have a view at all ! Our room seemed dark and outdated. We did not like our room at all!

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen
6
A stunning spot.
Pros:

Staff were superb. The food was of a high quality. The room was without a view and airless - even with the window open and the doors were noisy and so sleep is disturbed. The setting is stunning. Children were allowed to run around and play in the lounge and bar area. Suggest an activity space for them so they are not allowed to disturb other guests.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Damian partner
6
Pros:

Staff helpful and friendly. The room is in need of refurbishment the wallpaper was falling off the wall. The bathroom was mouldy. Not what you expect from a 4 star hotel

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Philip
6
Not a 4 star hotel.
Pros:

Very stuffy in the room if the weather is warm. No air conditioning in rooms, windows only open a couple of centimeters.

Bathrooms very old, space around toilet is cramped for anyone with mobility issues. Shower was very small and the shower head was was not high enough, had to shower basically crouched over.

Hotel is right on the coast. Weather I was there the beach was very busy. Car park totally taken up with people clearly not staying at the hotel. Had to park on verge.

Not up to a modern 4 star specification.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Graham partner
8
Pros:

The property was tiered in need of modernisation

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Older property, spotlessly clean, good sized rooms, bathrooms clean but dated….

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Lindsay
6
Pros:

We checked in at 7:45 only to learn the swimming pool closed at 8. Then we made it to our room booked for three people to find everything set up for two. We tried to call down but the phone was broken.

We were so tired and laid on the beds to then realize the wedding going on below was right under our room and the swinging door banged directly under our beds reverberating up. Oh yay.

We went downstairs to see what could be done and they tried to keep it propped open but it never lasted long. Then the band started up.

The evening staff were mortified and apologized but asked us to deal with the day manager.

We did this in the morning but she was unperturbed and would only offer us free drinks before leaving - at 10am in the morning.

In fairness, the breakfast was excellent.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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Sinead family
6
Pros:

This was the view from my bedroom window

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth
10
Gorgeous view
Pros:

The view is so gorgeous from the room! The food is not the best. You have a lovely walk along the see.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
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Brian family
10
Pros:

Great for families with small children

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
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Julie partner
8
Pros:

Hotel is a bit dated decor wise but we’ve been coming here for decades and just love this hotel..

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
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PATRICK partner
6
Pros:

My stay was quite enjoyable, I feel the hotel would need an update. Shower was not great doors getting stuck other than that it was good. The food was lovely plenty of it and it was good fun. Staff were very nice

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
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William Anthony
2
Pros:

No hot water no heating in room

2024-11-24 via Nuitee