Sandhouse Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (425 reviews)
Rossnowlagh , Rossnowlagh , ie

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Fishing
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location and beach views
Very friendly, accommodating staff
High-quality food and breakfast selection
Comfortable beds / good sleep
Quiet setting and pleasant restaurant
Cons:
No spa despite advertising; amenities lacking (no AC, no smart TV, poor internet)
Hotel and rooms feel tired and in need of renovation
Cleanliness inconsistencies and bathroom issues (drainage, grouting, ventilation)
Value concerns — some guests find prices high for the standard
Occasional missing toiletries and small maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed: several guests praised general cleanliness, but multiple reports of dusty areas, poorly cleaned bathrooms, yellowed grout, and odd issues (toilet paper in window frame).
Service
10
Very strong: staff repeatedly described as welcoming, polite, accommodating and helpful; several guests said staff made the stay and they would return.
Location
10
Outstanding: repeatedly described as spectacular, beachfront with fantastic views and ideal for visiting the region.
Room Quality
8
Mixed to below-expectation: comfortable beds and good sleep for many, but rooms noted as tired, in need of revamp, sometimes stuffy or cold, and occasional bathroom ventilation/drain issues.
Amenities
7.2
Below expectations: guests noted no spa (despite advertising), lack of air conditioning/fans, no smart TV, limited channels, poor internet and occasional missing toiletries/fixtures.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed/concerned: several reviewers felt prices were high for the standard ("5-star prices for 3-star standards"); good food and service help justify cost for some guests.
Food and Beverage
9.8
Very positive: many compliments on breakfast selection, excellent restaurant meals, proper tea made from leaves and pleasant dining experiences; minor notes on variety for evening menu.
Overall Experience
9.8
Generally very positive: despite issues with amenities and some room/cleanliness concerns, high-quality service, location and food drove strong overall satisfaction and many would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:19

Property Description

Luxury Spa and Award-Winning Restaurant
Indulge in relaxation at our luxury spa and enjoy fine dining with stunning beach views at our award-winning restaurant.

Panoramic Sea Views and Antique Furniture
Experience the charm of our spacious rooms with panoramic sea views, antique furniture, and modern amenities including TV and luxurious bathrooms.

Live Entertainment and Outdoor Activities
Unwind with classic cocktails at Bosses Bar, watch live sporting events at Surfers Bar, and explore outdoor activities like golfing, fishing, and surfing just minutes away.

Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at Sandhouse Hotel. Book now to create unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

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

8.8
Based on 425 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Nigel • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable clean hotel with great food!!
Pros:

Food, bar, staff, cleanliness, comfort, views

Cons:

Lack of spa even though advertised, sons room
Had toilet paper stuffed in his window frame, no toilet brushes in bathroom, no toiletries, constantly had to ask for tea strainer for loose leaf tea, always delivered black pudding when I asked for white, quite expensive considering no spa etc, also internet was terrible and no smart tv, so very limited number of channels. Overall though the staff and food made our stay enjoyable and we will be back

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
5
Spend some money & turn it into the 5 star hotel that the location deserves.!
Pros:

Location, staff & food

Cons:

Decaying. Needs investment. 5 Star prices for 3 Star standards

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ie
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
10
Fantastic location; friendly staff; wonderful scenery; and to top
Pros:

Good selection for breakfast and very friendly staff - nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

Everything we good

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth Anne • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The location was spectacular and the staff lovely.

Cons:

The room was very stuffy and the hotel was quite noisy. With no air conditioning and the windows open as wide as possible (not enough) , then noise from the bar, restaurant and beach filtered in through the night - right into the middle of the night.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
3
Just disappointed was expecting better cleanliness for price only took 1photo should have taken more
Pros:

Room was very tired in need of revamping
Bathroom poor, shower not draining and grouting yellow
Quite dusty in places

Cons:

Overall a bit disappointing, think the hotel is a bit neglected, flowers on upper floor totally dead looked awful

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Hotel great location, staff are first class, the bedrooms are comfortable but need updating

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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carmel • couple • gb
7
Fantastic view
Pros:

Ideally situated with fantastic views of the beach. Great surf bar outside adjacent to the beach and hotel.

Cons:

Could do with moderation. A bite run down looking. Investment in air conditioning or having access yo fans would be beneficial

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Coles • couple • gb
9
wonderful and we will definitely return.
Pros:

fantastic location and fantastic view.
we were able to change rooms due to a mis communication error, the staff could not have been more polite nor more accommodating.

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Watson • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were so welcoming , polite and couldn't do enough

Cons:

That we had only booked 1 night didn't want to leave

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Niki • couple • gb
7
Beautiful setting and friendly staff
Cons:

Our room was cold, we had to plug in an electric heater. For the amount we paid this was not acceptable.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • pf
9
Idéal pour visiter la region
Pros:

Belle vue sur la mer , confortable

Cons:

pas de SPA

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • ie
8
Enjoyed the quiet and especially the restaurant
Pros:

Breakfast was 100%
Loved the proper pot of tea made with tea leaves
Proper rashers and eggs

Cons:

Hotel seems a little tired in need of a refresh/revamp

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Stella84 • solo_traveller • it
7
Just the view
Pros:

Great view of the ocean from the room

Cons:

The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly, and had no ventilation so it became a "steam room" when I took a shower.
The room would need a renovation.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Personnel accueillant, l'hôtel est situé face à la plage.
Le petit déjeuner pourrait être amélioré, confitures artisanale, jus de fruits naturels et pressés

Cons:

Le repas du soir était correct mais il manquait fruits de mer,poissons,agneau grillé.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ernst • couple • ch
9
Es braucht keinen Satz: PERFEKT!
Pros:

Das Ambiente, die Tatsache das serviert wurde, deshalb kein Stau am Buffet. Am Frühstückstisch sitzen mit freiem Blick auf diese wunderbare Bucht, was will man mehr. Wir haben alle 3 Abende im Hotelrestaurant gegessen, das war jedesmal hervorragend.

Cons:

Uns hat alles gefallen, nichts was hätte besser sein müssen.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • ie
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Second time staying there this year and it's lived up to expectations.

Amazing staff, good food, comfortable room and a perfect night's sleep.

Cons:

The only thing I'd say is possibly get some new towels. Those in our bathroom were a little rough and frayed but clean.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
10
Class
Pros:

Clean friendly
Lovely food.
Lovely location
Fab view from Dining room
Loved it all

Cons:

No water in rooms

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee