Castle gate lodge

Hotels
8.7 (296 reviews)
35 Waterloo Street , Derry Londonderry , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noisy at night
Some issues with service responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally clean and well-kept, but some noise from the location affected the overall perception.
Service
8.87
Good communication from the owner, but responsiveness varied.
Location
9.3
Very central location, perfect for access to town amenities.
Room Quality
8.55
Comfortable rooms, though some had noise issues.
Amenities
8.68
Good shared kitchen facilities, but occasional shortages.
Value for Money
8.45
High-quality accommodation for the price, though some noise detracts slightly.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall enjoyable stay, ideal for those looking for central accommodation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:44

Property Description

Centrally Located Oasis
Nestled in the heart of Derry Londonderry, Castle gate lodge offers a convenient escape with modern comforts and historical charm.

Cozy and Well-Equipped Rooms
Indulge in a restful stay with amenities like flat-screen TVs, plush bedding, and private bathrooms in every room.

Nearby Attractions
Discover popular landmarks such as Buncrana Golf Club, Oakfield Park, and Raphoe Castle just a short distance away.

For a memorable stay in Derry Londonderry, book your room at Castle gate lodge today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 296 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.87
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Kieron • extended_group • gb
10
Close to city centre
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Zentrale Lage dafür aber sehr laut.

Cons:

Wenig Komfort.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Great location, would recommend for a stay
Pros:

Great location for a night out and no bother from other guests as the rooms were all separate and secure

Cons:

Wasn’t super clean, the sheets and floor were clean though and the bed was comfortable

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Mickey • solo_traveller • ie
5
Location was great, room was great, I would stay again but I definitely would need to check in advance that I would be a
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

The shower would not go warm, I wasn’t able to have a shower before the night out on Saturday night and I also wasn’t able to have a shower before leaving on Sunday morning, I tried for so long waiting for the water to heat up but it never did, very very disappointing.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Cathal • extended_group • gb
7
PLEASANT STAY
Pros:

LOCATION - VALUE FOR MONEY, CLEAN AND NICE. AREA REALLY GOOD.

Cons:

ROOM TOO WARM - COULDNT TURN OFF RADIATOR. MAYBE MY FAULT.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Mareike • solo_traveller • de
4
Zentral, aber Sauberkeit verbesserungswürdig
Pros:

Die Lage ist super zentral. Es gibt einen kostenpflichtigen, aber fußläufig erreichbaren Parkplatz in der Nähe

Cons:

Das Badezimmer war leider nicht sauber. Der Toilettensitz klebte.
Die Handtücher und Bettlaken waren zwar gewaschen, hatten aber weiterhin Flecken und sollten meines Erachtens ausgewechselt werden

Wir haben uns direkt bei unserem Aufenthalt über booking bei der Ansprechpartnerin gemeldet. Eine sehr kurze Antwort, dass gesäubert worden sei, erfolgte aber erst Tage nach unserer Abreise.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Eamonn Martin • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Very central location, self check in very handy.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre Gavin • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Mcwilliams • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Very central to everything and if you wanted to kitchen facilities to cook and make tea and coffee,in the communal kitchen.

Cons:

Not their fault,i put my back out the day before going so the stairs were a bit difficult for me but if I hadn't done my back in it would have been a better stay, like I said it wasn't the lodges fault i put my back out but I would definitely stay again when I can walk properly lol.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • ie
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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ALASTAIR • couple • gb
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Marilynn • couple • us
10
I can’t wait to return to Derry and Castle Gate Lodge
Pros:

Location was perfect. The room was great. I loved the shower. Everything was spotless.

Cons:

Can’t think of a thing.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • couple • gb
8
We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to this property and would be quite happy to revisit.
Pros:

Located pretty much in the city centre. Our room was spotless and I found the bed very comfortable. Very neat and tidy property.

Cons:

Only thing I’d a problem with was the shower, I found it very difficult to regulate the temperature. It was either cold or very hot. Now that may have been my mistake. Room wasn’t huge but was well adequate for our needs.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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marie theresa • couple • gb
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location. Excellent value.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Jacinta • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Janine • extended_group • gb
9
Very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Spacious room and great location

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee