The Great Northern Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (1487 reviews)
Sea Road , Bundoran , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful and friendly staff
Good/pleasant food
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Large, relaxing reception area
Cons:
Cleanliness issues / dirty spots reported
Perceived poor value for money / overpriced at peak times
Dated rooms and bathrooms; pool needs refurbishment
Slow service and long queues at meal times
Room maintenance issues (shower pressure, sockets, ventilation)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Multiple reviews mention dirty areas (nappy in bin, 'dirty in places') and dated/unclean details; cleanliness is a clear weak point.
Service
8.9
Staff are frequently described as helpful and friendly (helped change rooms, very good staff, helpful bar staff), though some reports of indifferent or rude housekeeping and occasional slow service were noted.
Location
9.3
Location is repeatedly praised (convenient, near golf course, great location) and is a strong positive across reviews.
Room Quality
8.3
Many guests mention comfortable beds and spacious, clean rooms, but several note dated rooms, poor shower pressure, poor views or ventilation — generally good but inconsistently maintained.
Amenities
8
Leisure facilities and a large reception area are appreciated, though the swimming pool and some facilities are described as outdated and in need of refurbishment.
Value for Money
5.8
Several guests explicitly say the hotel is overpriced (not good value at peak times, expensive checkout extension charge); value is a recurring concern.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food is frequently praised as lovely/good, though some mention small portions, warm buffet items, and slow service at times.
Overall Experience
7.7
Mixed overall impressions: many enjoyed the location, staff and food for a pleasant stay, but cleanliness, dated decor and perceived poor value reduced overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:03

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Hotel in Bundoran

Championship Golf Course: The Great Northern Hotel offers an historic and challenging 18-hole championship golf course, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Leisure Club and Wellness Facilities: Enjoy access to a modern gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub at the on-site leisure club, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Gastronomic Delights and Scenic Views: Indulge in delicious meals at Tir Connaill Restaurant with stunning views of the golf course. The Bistro Bar and Atlantic Bar offer diverse menus throughout the day, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bundoran's parkland and coastline, with activities like fishing, hiking, and surfing right at your doorstep. Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Great Northern Hotel.

Important information:

When booking for 14 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Payment may be taken any time after booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1487 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.7
J
John • couple • gb
3
Put us off from staying there tbh we have stayed in cheaper places which actually way more comfortable and better views
Pros:

Friendly staff with nice views

Cons:

Bed wasn’t comfortable was too pricey for one night and we didn’t like the break we thought the amount of money we paid we would have had a nice view out the window all we seen was solar panels wasn’t worth the money at all sorry

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Juergen • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Wir haben das angebotene Zimmer nicht akzeptiert. Ein besseres gab es nicht. Im Empfang haben sie uns ein anderes Hotel in der Nähe empfohlen. Eine Rückerstattung war mit dem Manager abgesprochen, wurde aber erst, als wir am nächsten Morgen nochmals vorgesprochen hatten, auch überwiesen.
Laut Bedingungen war das Hotel hierzu aber nicht verpflichtet. Deshalb ein Dankeschön für die Kulanz!

Cons:

Leider hatten wir ein recht alt wirkendes Zimmer mit Aussicht auf eine Wand und eine Notfall-Feuerleiter. War anscheinend das letzte freie Zimmer!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
5
Overall it was good but could be better
Pros:

It was comfortable and good location

Cons:

I feel the hotel could do with a make over

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

None

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • extended_group • de
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • gb
6
Good apart from comment
Cons:

Shower not working in my guests room. Couldn’t fix

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great Long Weekend Stay
Pros:

Room with a sea view, great location and parking- access to cliff walk and Tullan Strand. Excellent pool/leisure facilities. Great bar food - great portions and quality. Lovely comfortable foyer/bar area with comfortable seating. Great sized room and clean/comfortable. WiFi good in room. Hotel had an overall good ambiance. Would certainly stay again.

Cons:

Minor details - small packs of biscuits in room would be a better welcome. Although the hot breakfast was good, continental aspect could be better. There were only croissants (none left when we had breakfast on Sunday morning at 9.45). There were no cold meats, as we have had in other 4 star hotels. Potato bread would also have been nice with the hot breakfast. TV only had local stations. Update TVs to Smart TVs with access to YouTube etc.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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alma • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

location
price
breakfast

Cons:

room not ready to check in at 3.50pm

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Obviously a lovely hotel once upon a time but now a bit tired. Breakfast was fine but not amazing. Clientele during our stay was mostly older people on coach trips. If that isn't your vibe I would recommend booking elsewhere!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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connollyloftus • couple • ie
6
Pros:

Pool, bed and access to town

Cons:

Cleanliness, breakfast, towels were tiny, hotel is dated , it could do with a revamp compared with other 4* hotels......q

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Nice and quite, food ok, kid free, nice fire in lounge

Cons:

Furniture a bit outdated, leisure centre very basic

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

I liked where it was .

Cons:

The Gym was poor & Pool was"nt clean & in bad need of repair, the bathroom tops didnt work really & the veiw we got was bad, the breakfast wasnt great & we got a meal one night & was handed to us in 5mins after ordering & was really poor....we have stayed in many places & I would never go back to this place ,& it wasnt cheap....

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tumelty • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ie
5
Suffice
Pros:

Breakfast vgood staff nice beds to small

Cons:

Beds way to small

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable comfortable stay in hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel

Cons:

Perhaps breakfast good could have been hotter .. know very difficult when catering fir a large amount of people

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee