Great Northern Hotel

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McEniff Hotel Group
8 (118 reviews)
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal , Bundoran , IE
+353 71 984 1204

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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Outdated rooms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Many reviews mention outdated, dull, and cramped rooms.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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Sarah louise • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Great food

Cons:

I'm very poor signal for a phone in the rooms fine in rest hotel

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
8
Great short stay in a beautiful hotel
Pros:

Fantastic location and very helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The food was lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Hotel was lovely nice comfy beds and good breakfast

Cons:

The swimming pool could do with a revamp.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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CostaDonegal • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Location and comfort

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Shane • family_with_children • ie
5
Pros:

-

Cons:

-

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Cathal • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marian • solo_traveller • ie
8
Very Honest opinion
Pros:

Lovely staff, great location, nice quite room

Cons:

We stayed in room 229 the shower needs looking at. The pressure was awful. (none) This would need to be sorted for the next persons
Food was ok, tasty but small portions, if the fish was meant to be cod it was on a diet before been caught, desserts were tiny. Small portions for big prices. Breakfast was good

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
5
Excellent location. Bedroom could be perfect if it were updated, including the bathroom.
Pros:

Excellent location with beautiful views. The bar was well set out and comfortable.

The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The breakfast buffet was very cramped and not spaced out enough for the guests. There wasn’t a safe in the room. USB-C charging points were not installed, I would recommend that you bring a charging plug.

The mattress could be upgraded. The bathroom was a mix of new and outdated. I had a shower over a bath.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Margriet • family_with_children • nl
6
Verouderd hotel op een prima locatie.
Pros:

Het hotel heeft veel allure maar wel verouderd. Als ze het een opknapbeurt geven zou het een fantastisch hotel zijn!

Cons:

De kamers waren enorm benauwd. De ramen konden alleen om een kier en er was verder geen ventilatie. Ook waren de kamers enorm verouderd en de badkamers hadden erg goedkoop sanitair. Ze pronken met de vier sterren die het hotel heeft maar wat mij betreft niet vier sterren waardig. Het zwembad was ook erg verouderd.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Breege • couple • gb
5
Very disappointing for the price. We won’t be back
Pros:

Location

Cons:

This hotel is not worthy of a 4* rating.
Very dated - dirty in places . Indifferent staff (with the exception of bar staff). Poor breakfast offering for a 4* hotel- took room number and that was the total of communication. We had to chase after staff to get tea/coffee, hot buffet warm at best. Not once were we asked how our food was during or on leaving the breakfast room. The same when we checked out- took our keys with no inquiry as to how our stay was.
We had our evening meal in the bar - which given the speed of service was pre cooked. We expected a 4* hotel would have a restaurant offering.
We won’t be back

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • extended_group • gb
8
Excellent location and staff. Comfortable hotel.
Pros:

The young staff, particularly those in the breakfast room and the evening restaurant, were exceptional. Location was excellent. Room and bathroom were spotless and adequate. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Bedroom was on the small side and bathroom was a bit tired. Food in the restaurant from the fixed menu was disappointing. Would have expected bottled water in the room.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • couple • ie
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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CONAIRE • couple • gb
9
Loved my stay
Pros:

Views, location, staff, lovely hotel

Cons:

Breakfast was ok.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
2
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely surroundings and amazing views. Friendly staff
Clean rooms

Cons:

The room was smaller than expected and only had a partial view of the sea, mostly looked on to the back of a building.
Food was mediocre in the bar and had to ask three times for one of our drinks to be sent down to the table but the staff were very friendly
We were late down for breakfast and it was very busy but there were no trays, side plates left and all seemed a little all over the place but again it was very busy and we just weren't sure where everything was.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee