Castle gate lodge

Hotels
8.7 (357 reviews)
35 Waterloo Street , Derry Londonderry , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 357 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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Shannine • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Myself and 5 other friends stayed here, our rooms were super clean, the location is fantastic, has a shared kitchen with everything you need.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Finola • family_with_children • ie
8
Clean and central:-)
Pros:

Great location in heart of the city. Good for independent minded travellers as there’s no reception.

Cons:

Front door tricky to close

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent, would definitely stay again!
Pros:

Clean, bright, comfortable and great location

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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alice • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

So central for everything

Cons:

Front door bit sticky. But sorted out ok

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Comfy and well equipt. Easy check in.

Cons:

Front door was always left open by other guests as it doesn't close on its own, got to either press the inner button or put the code back in to make it secure.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
7
Very good for the price of the stay close to everything
Pros:

Close to the shopping centre and and the city centre

Cons:

The tv didn’t work and there is only one beside table

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • gb
10
Derry stay
Pros:

Clean and modern

Cons:

Bit of noisy lcation

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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McEntee • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Fantastic location and value for money. Newly carpeted and painted throughout and really clean. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Marla60 • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Excellent location, just next to the old city walls, we could see them from the walls, good communication with the hosts.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • couple • it
7
Pros:

Posizione spettacolare in centro

Cons:

Staff non pervenuto
Non abbiamo visto mai nessuno

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • us
3
Would not return
Pros:

Shower hot and good pressure

Cons:

Room very small, nowhere to put a suitcase. Nowhere to sit but on the bed.
Mattress had hard poky things, like springs. Had to sleep on top of the bedding for padding so had no blanket

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Overall it was a great place to stay easy to get around the city and lovely room two single beds which was great as i was with a friend. No complaints and would go back again.
Some noise from outside however this was not an issue.

Cons:

On arrival it was clear someone else had been in the room there was an empty cup and one bed was messy like it hadn't been made. I contacted castle gate and to be fair they rectified this asap the cleaner came and was friendly and did a great job so overall i'd recommend and go back myself just disappointed initially on arrival.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Dearbhla • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Dearbhla • couple • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Robb • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location and price was great.

Cons:

Shower was just a trickle.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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xiaroc • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Leah • couple • ie
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Very handy location in the city centre. Nice comfy clean room.
Pros:

Very handy location in the city centre. Nice comfy clean room.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee