Boathouse Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (831 reviews)
Newry Beach , Holyhead , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Small rooms
Lack of shower gel

Categories

Cleanliness
7.3
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean, but some reviews mentioned cobwebs and damp.
Service
8.8
Staff were consistently described as very friendly and helpful.
Location
8.3
Great location near ferry port with lovely views.
Room Quality
6.8
Some rooms had issues such as squeaky beds and temperature control problems.
Amenities
7.8
Standard amenities offered, with some positive mentions of restaurant options.
Value for Money
7.8
Considered good value by many guests, particularly for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality received positive feedback with several mentions of enjoyable meals.
Overall Experience
7.3
Majority of reviews indicate a positive experience, with a few issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:29

Property Description

Stunning Marina Views
Enjoy fabulous marina views from the comfort of your room at the Boathouse Hotel.

Fresh Seafood Bistro
Indulge in locally caught fresh seafood at our bistro, offering a varied menu to tantalize your taste buds.

Convenient Location
With easy access to Holyhead’s ferry port and railway station, the Boathouse Hotel is perfectly situated for your stay.

Book your stay at the Boathouse Hotel for a delightful experience by the marina.

Important information:

Small pet charge is £15 not £20. There is no late check in fee now as we have a secure lock box where a code will be given to accessPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 831 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Schomer • solo_traveller • gb
10
The Boat House is a wonderful surprise in Holyhead. Everything about it, but especially location.
Pros:

Everything! The setting, the comfy old-fashioned relaxed atmosphere, the helpfulness of staff, the food.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • au
7
Good location and nice food. Lives up to its “Fawlty Towers of Holyhead” reputation.
Pros:

We were catching the ferry from
Holyhead to Dublin the next day so the hotel was in a great location. The restaurant and bar (when it was attended) were good.

Cons:

The host ensured that we knew the hotel was “the Fawlty Towers” of Holyhead so we didn’t expect everything to be perfect. However, she was quite abrupt and was very “stressed out”. Her staff were the opposite and had more of a casual, almost “who cares” approach. The door on our room didn’t lock easily / normally but we were shown that it had to be locked “the British way” with handle up (?). The shower had to be run for over 10 minutes in the morning before the water heated up (but it did heat up!!)

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

It had parking on site

Cons:

The hotel / Bar was not the cleanest the shower had mould around it
There was any food availble in the evening
And i had to make numerous requests for a vat invoice

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • ie
10
I will be going back again very soon. Enough said?!
Pros:

Everything. The staff and owners were lovely, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. My room was immaculate with decent WIFI with very comfortable bed and pillows. Plenty of off street parking and a great welcome. Only had one meal there which was absolutely delicious (garlic prawns with salad). I will definitely be going back. If you want a criticism - it is too cheap for what it is!

Cons:

A guest deciding that having a cigarette in their room at 1.45am was a good plan and setting off the fire alarms was deeply irritating. But you can’t blame the hotel for that and at least we knew the fire system was working.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Klaus-Peter • extended_group • de
6
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
6
Nice inn, great food, helpful people, be careful with the shower hot water tap.
Pros:

Nice old inn. Food was delicious and the couple who run it very helpful.

Cons:

The shower was difficult to get temperatures right, the slightest bump of handle made very hot water, just too touchy to get normal shower temps.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Food was great. Bar staff exceptional 👌

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Prasanth • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Thoroughly recommend
Pros:

Stunning location. Incredible staff

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

dichtbij de veerboot. mooi stukje kustpad vanaf het hotel

Cons:

matige verlichting in de kamer

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Lionel • extended_group • fr
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Food, staff and en-suite

Cons:

Pillows were to for us

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
4
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
7
Location was good for where we wanted to visit, RSPB reserve at South Stack
Pros:

Good choice for breakfast
Beds were low and not confortable

Cons:

Our room was above the entertainment lounge so very noisy

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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DITTBERNER • extended_group • gb
7
Lovely stopover
Pros:

Lovely location lively views

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
7
Great budget hotel ideally placed for the ferry port.
Pros:

The room which we had twice (one night before our ferry to lreland and one night when we returned before driving home to Essex) was clean and functional and about right for the price we paid.

Cons:

The bed. I heard more boings and groans from that bed which had clearly seen better days. The bed linen was clean and fresh but the bed itself left a lot to be desired.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • couple • gb
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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susan • extended_group • gb
5
Low staff problems and a defensive attitude spoilt what could have been a good stay.
Pros:

1st day breakfast was very good. Nicely cooked.

Cons:

The service was slow due to low staff numbers.
2nd day we sat in the restaurant with a number of other tables while 1 poor member of staff tried to take orders and cook the meals themself. It was a complete disaster. We left and had a breakfast in a cafe.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee