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Great Northern Hotel

4.0 star property
Family beach fun and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Standard Twin Room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal
  • Place, Bundoran Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bundoran Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bundoran Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Bundoran

A family-friendly stay in Bundoran awaits you at Great Northern Hotel. Within steps you'll find Bundoran Golf Club and Bundoran Adventure Park within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .Tir Connaill Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' club, sauna and kids' swimming pool. 9419 square feet (875 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Bundoran hotel include Bundoran Surf Company and Bundoran Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bundoran Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bundoran Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bundoran Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bundoran Surf Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfworld Bundoran - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sligo Mac Diarmada Station - 30 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smuggler's Creek Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Selkie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maddens - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chasing Bull - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
Great Northern Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 9419 square feet (875 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Great Northern Hotel. Self parking is free.

  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 9419 sq ft of conference space
  • 875 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Northern Hotel offers 95 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Bundoran hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Exterior
Maddens Bridge Bar & Guesthouse
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 144 reviews
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tir Connaill Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 9,419 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Northern Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Hotel Great Northern
Great Northern Hotel County Donegal
Great Northern County Donegal
Great Northern Hotel Hotel
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel Hotel Bundoran

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Great Northern Hotel?

Yep, Great Northern Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$264.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Great Northern Hotel?

Yep, Great Northern Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Bundoran Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Great Northern Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at Great Northern Hotel?

Great Northern Hotel features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a steam room.

Is Great Northern Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, a children's pool and a playground, it's no surprise that Great Northern Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Great Northern Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Northern Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Northern Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Northern Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Great Northern Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Great Northern Hotel.

Reviews

Great Northern Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 444 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent both morning and i dinner in the bar on the Saturday night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’m quite disabled on crutches no space in room plus only 2 pillows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Need new beds (mattresses were warn with broken springs) and shower enclosures need updated. Also the first floor windows have little to no security when open (no air conditioning) and can be opened completely if someone was seeking to enter your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Nice and well looked thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerome

Travelled with partner
Room dull. Windows very dirty but nothing to view anyway. Could not use shower as was far to hot tried to control but no luck
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms dated and expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was supposed to check in at 16 hours nearly an hour late to give us room key would not hold onto our cases until check in time as we arrived early Going out next morning shower not working so was impossible for us to wash a basic in all accommodations no heating room was actually very cold at night kept having to go down to reception and asking them to put heating on as it must be controlled from there asked for a reduction of our stay was refused so that was two things that should have been no issues with would not recommend this 4star hotel in bundoran and Expedia you should keep these updates on your website
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The outside location was beautiful! But…We did not like our room at all though. Our outside window faced someone else’s window. It seemed very creepy. We did not have a view at all ! Our room seemed dark and outdated. We did not like our room at all!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A stunning spot.

Staff were superb. The food was of a high quality. The room was without a view and airless - even with the window open and the doors were noisy and so sleep is disturbed. The setting is stunning. Children were allowed to run around and play in the lounge and bar area. Suggest an activity space for them so they are not allowed to disturb other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4 star hotel.

Very stuffy in the room if the weather is warm. No air conditioning in rooms, windows only open a couple of centimeters. Bathrooms very old, space around toilet is cramped for anyone with mobility issues. Shower was very small and the shower head was was not high enough, had to shower basically crouched over. Hotel is right on the coast. Weather I was there the beach was very busy. Car park totally taken up with people clearly not staying at the hotel. Had to park on verge. Not up to a modern 4 star specification.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff helpful and friendly. The room is in need of refurbishment the wallpaper was falling off the wall. The bathroom was mouldy. Not what you expect from a 4 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham, Coventry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was tiered in need of modernisation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older property, spotlessly clean, good sized rooms, bathrooms clean but dated….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Travelled with group
We checked in at 7:45 only to learn the swimming pool closed at 8. Then we made it to our room booked for three people to find everything set up for two. We tried to call down but the phone was broken. We were so tired and laid on the beds to then realize the wedding going on below was right under our room and the swinging door banged directly under our beds reverberating up. Oh yay. We went downstairs to see what could be done and they tried to keep it propped open but it never lasted long. Then the band started up. The evening staff were mortified and apologized but asked us to deal with the day manager. We did this in the morning but she was unperturbed and would only offer us free drinks before leaving - at 10am in the morning. In fairness, the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sinead

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was the view from my bedroom window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous view

The view is so gorgeous from the room! The food is not the best. You have a lovely walk along the see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families with small children
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is a bit dated decor wise but we’ve been coming here for decades and just love this hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025