A Wonderful Return to the Great Northern Hotel After not visiting the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, Co. Donegal for over five years, I was genuinely taken aback by how beautifully modern and refreshed the hotel is following its extensive refurbishment. It’s clear a lot of thought and care has gone into every detail. The bathrooms deserve special mention, absolutely immaculate, with stylishly tiled walls and floors and luxurious walk-in showers that added a real touch of class. The pool area was warm and inviting, and the sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi were the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day. Although I didn’t play this time around, the golf course looked to be in…
About this stay
The Great Northern Hotel, in Bundoran, County Donegal, is a 4-star hotel. Guests have free parking, breakfast and a restaurant. Guests rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 1,218 reviews.
On the food side there is a banquet room, a snack bar or café, a bar, breakfast in your room and lunch at The Great Northern Hotel. Outside there is free parking, bike hire, a garden, a playground and a terrace. Also on offer: a business centre.
Rooms at The Great Northern Hotel have free wi-fi, a bath, an iron and ironing board, a safe and a tv. For downtime there is a beauty salon, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a jacuzzi and a children's pool. Services include a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, atm, babysitting service and currency exchange.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- ATM
- Babysitting service
- Banquet room
- Snack bar or café
- Beauty salon
- Bar
- Bath
- Bike hire
- Breakfast in your room
- Business centre
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
All 41 facilities
- Free parking
- Garden
- Housekeeping
- Indoor pool
- Iron and ironing board
- Jacuzzi
- Children's pool
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Non-smoking rooms
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Sauna
- Shuttle service
- Spa
- Meals for special diets
- Steam room
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Terrace
Location and getting there
The Great Northern Hotel is at Sea Road, Bundoran. It is about 177 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, and about 62 km from Donegal Airport, the closest airport.
From The Great Northern Hotel, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Bundoran; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near The Great Northern Hotel are 37 Atlantic Point Ground Floor Sea View Apartment (450 m), Atlantic Point Stunning Sea View (450 m) and Atlantic Point Sea View Apartment (450 m). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Bundoran has 59 places to stay on this site: 21 hotels, 4 B&Bs and guesthouses, 33 self-catering stays and 1 hostel. The best rated of the others are Fitzgerald's Hotel (4.7 from 179 reviews) and Allingham Arms Hotel (4.4 from 1,407 reviews). Comparing them with The Great Northern Hotel on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
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Places covered on this site within reach of The Great Northern Hotel, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- Benbulbin (18 km): A flat-topped mountain over Yeats country, with a forest walk at its foot.
- Donegal (22 km): Sliabh Liag's sea cliffs, Bundoran's surf and Glenveagh.
- Sligo (27 km): Benbulben over Yeats country, and surf at Strandhill.
- Sliabh Liag (31 km): Among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, with a viewing point above the water.
Guest reviews
The Great Northern Hotel averages 4.1 out of 5 across 1,218 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
I don't understand people who complain that the hotel is dated. Of course it's dated, it was built to be a railway hotel. It is charming and beautiful and much better preserved than many of it's vintage. Rooms are clean. Food is great. Scenery is outstanding. Staff are friendly, professional and efficient. If you want modern and soulless, stay at a Hilton.
Great Hotel. Family Room great size 2 Adults 3 Kids. WiFi not great but can get over that! Kids loved pool. Love the Reception Area great spot to sit and have a few drinks great views of golf and funfair. Lovely Bar Area Great Food and Great Staff!
Good to know
- Families: babysitting service, family rooms, a children's pool and a playground.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: free parking.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book The Great Northern Hotel, check what the rate includes, for example whether breakfast is in the rate, and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Donegal
The Great Northern Hotel is one of 938 places to stay in Donegal on this site, 256 of them hotels, and one of 59 in Bundoran. By guest score weighted for the number of reviews, it ranks 58 of the 76 rated stays there. The average guest score across them is 4.5 out of 5.
Donegal in one line: Sliabh Liag's sea cliffs, Bundoran's surf and Glenveagh.
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Questions about The Great Northern Hotel
Where is The Great Northern Hotel?
The Great Northern Hotel is in Bundoran, County Donegal, about 177 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is 37 Atlantic Point Ground Floor Sea View Apartment (450 m).
What type of stay is The Great Northern Hotel?
The Great Northern Hotel is a 4-star hotel.
What do guests say about The Great Northern Hotel?
Guests rate The Great Northern Hotel 4.1 out of 5 across 1,218 reviews. 3 reviews are quoted on this page.
What facilities does The Great Northern Hotel have?
The Great Northern Hotel offers free parking, breakfast, a restaurant, a spa or sauna and wi-fi, among 41 facilities in all.
How far is The Great Northern Hotel from the airport?
The Great Northern Hotel is about 177 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, or about 62 km from Donegal Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does The Great Northern Hotel have parking?
Yes, The Great Northern Hotel has free parking.
Is The Great Northern Hotel suitable for families with children?
The Great Northern Hotel has babysitting service, family rooms, a children's pool and a playground. Ask about age rules and cots for your dates.
How do I check availability at The Great Northern Hotel?
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