Castle gate lodge

Hotels
8.7 (326 reviews)
35 Waterloo Street , Derry Londonderry , gb

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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 326 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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Donald • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

All good, would gladly stay again if visiting

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No coffee or tea in room

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Easy to get to every where

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Orla • extended_group • gb
10
Very happy with this. Exceptional
Pros:

Very central. Beds r so comfy

Cons:

Gets noisy late night/ early morning from bars but this was expected as we booked a Saturday night

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • gb
8
An Honest review.
Pros:

The location is key for pubs and getting to the guildhall for concerts etc. room is super clean, for the money you pay for you can't complain. It's a bed to lay your head. Room 2 is right on the street next to the pubs, perfect for people watching it that's your thing, just know that the same people you're looking at can see you too.

Cons:

See a lot of people complaining about noise from the streets which good soundproofing might help with but complaining to the owners about cars revving or the noise of the pubs is literally nothing the owners can do. Great for sleeping for one night, if you're looking for a week stay and don't like people having fun or being loud around pubs then best to book something else.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Enjoyed the stay and central location to what we wanted to do. Thanks

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Celine • extended_group • gb
10
Good value for money. There is a full kitchen which would be great for travellers.
Pros:

Easy access, no time limit to arrive.
Security cameras in the hallways.
Thought it would be noisy but if you stay out until pubs close then you miss all that 🤣

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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CONNOR • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Conor • extended_group • gb
7
Short and sweet, perfect place to stay for a quick work event
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Celine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Cleaning staff were outstanding in not only their jobs but in customer service allowed us to leave our bags in the kitchen and moved them to our room at check in time as we were rushing out to prior engagement.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very clean comfortable.

Cons:

The noise at night on the street until 3:30am.It was Saturday night.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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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Eamonn Martin • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Very central location, self check in very handy.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee