Great Northern Hotel

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McEniff Hotel Group
8 (118 reviews)
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal , Bundoran , IE
353-071-9841204

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Beautiful location
Cons:
Dirty windows
Outdated rooms
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Multiple mentions of dirty windows and a mouldy bathroom indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.43
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.47
The outside location was described as beautiful.
Room Quality
6.42
Many reviews mention outdated, dull, and cramped rooms.
Amenities
7.45
Limited amenities reported, particularly concerning room heating and poor shower quality.
Value for Money
6.91
Comments indicate that the hotel may not meet the expectations typical of a 4-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast and food quality were rated positively across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.43
Mixed feelings but overall reflects the target rating set for the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:22

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities: Make a splash in both the outdoor and indoor pools, or unwind in the sauna.

Dining and Beverage Options: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, savor drinks at the bar/lounge, and enjoy room service for added convenience.

Convenience and Business Services: Benefit from amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a business center, and event spaces, including conference rooms and a banquet hall.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna.When you stay at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Bundoran Golf Club and Bundoran Adventure Park. Book your stay now and experience the best of both relaxation and business conveniences!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CFN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 6.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 6.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Natasha • couple • gb
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location. The bar was cosy. The hotel was spacious. Our room was a little in the back of beyond but it was clean and comfortable enough.

Cons:

Our evening server for our bar meal was efficient but lacked personal skills. We felt a bit rushed and when he knocked off dead on 8.30 we understood why he was so keen!

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • it
9
Pros:

Posizione e golf

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Assumpta • family_with_children • ie
10
I really enjoyed my stay and it was my son's birthday and he really enjoyed it.
Pros:

The breakfast was really tasty

Cons:

The weather unfortunately we can't do anything about

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Donald • family_with_children • us
9
Have stayed before & will stay here again.
Pros:

Wonderful hotel right on the coast next to Bundoran Golf course. Coastal walk next to hotel.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Gilpin • couple • gb
10
I would be back it was a lovely hotel, staff friendly but hope they have a better menu
Pros:

Breakfast has a good choice and very tasty, dinner could have had more on menu as it only has pub meals and only a few to choose from for a lovely hotel. the room was very clean and plenty of room and every thing you need was there the bathroom was big and very clean,

Cons:

more choice on dinner menu

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great hotel and great staff, you can walk into town, food great

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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parker • couple • gb
9
Lovely overnight stop and having a pool to relax in a great plus. Looked like a great hotel if you g
Pros:

Breakfast very good and staff fantastic. It's a large hotel with an attached conference centre so not romantic but a great place to stay overnight. It has a pool and sauna although the steam room was out of order. Rooms are large and very clean. Lovely walk from hotel along coast. We didn't really visit the town .

Cons:

Limited wine list and food choice but food was good.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Dearbhla Anderson • solo_traveller • gb
5
Could be better
Pros:

The staff and breakfast

Cons:

The fish room we were put into wasnt very clean, stains on side of the bed and floor, bits of food on the floor by the window and overall bad smell in the room. However, rang down to reception who immediately apologised, notified housekeeping and upgraded us to a Seaview room.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • solo_traveller • gb
9
First vlasd
Pros:

Good location, fantastic views and cliff walk. Staff lovely. Clean spacious room. Good breakfast. Very popular with golfers.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • se
8
Golfers paradise
Pros:

Great location and an excellent breakfast. A nice hotel

Cons:

The €3 swimming hat charge is a bit of a rip off, especially when half the swimmers did use them. The room was nice, also clean (except for one mug) but the toilet position is not ideally designed for someone my size.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
9
Another great stay at this historic hotel comfortable, friendly and with good food.
Pros:

Another enjoyable stay at this Hotel albeit for just one night this time. Driving up from Galway to Derry/Londonderry we decided to stop over here. As in previous stay the staff are very friendly and helpful. We had an excellent Dinner and plenty of choice for breakfast.

Cons:

More than happy with our experience.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
10
Fantastic stay, highly recommend
Pros:

Great position, good food, lovely room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast and nice pool.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Flanagan • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Room was tired but clean. Reception staff was lovely.

Cons:

Breakfast buffet was in a poorly lit area and I had forgotten my glasses in the room. I asked my partner if he could spot mango bits in the fruit salad (I have an allergy) and he said he couldn’t see it but I’d better ask. A lady with long blonde hair, a fringe & a vaguely Eastern European accent laughed in my face and walked away saying no without letting me finish my sentence, and why I was trying to make sure breakfast was safe for me to eat.
I put a complaint when we checked out but having worked in hotels myself I know it won’t amount to anything. I would still like to try – it is astounding to me how a person like that is allowed to work in hospitality. I would have been terminated over this.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee