The Great Northern Hotel
Sea Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“Location”
“Friendly helpful staff”
“Great hotel and great staff, you can walk into town, food great”
“The breakfast was excellent in every way”
“Great breakfast”
“The hotel was spacious”
“Great position, good food, lovely room”
“Our room was a little in the back of beyond but it was clean and comfortable eno…”
“Clean spacious room”
“Nice breakfast and nice pool”
Overview
This 4-star hotel is set in 130 acres of parkland in the popular tourist town of Bundoran. Overlooking Donegal Bay, it has a golf course, a leisure club, a restaurant and 2 bars. The Great Northern Hotel is on an historic and challenging 18-hole championship golf course. The on-site leisure club has a modern gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Wi-Fi is available in public areas. All rooms are equipped with a TV, telephone and private bathroom. Many rooms also boast views of the coast or golf course. Guests can dine with views of the golf course in Tir Connaill Restaurant. The relaxed Bistro Bar and Atlantic Bar are both open throughout the day and serve varied à la carte menus. The surrounding parkland and coastline are perfect for fishing, hiking, and surfing. The beach is less than 300 metres away whilst the centre of Bundoran is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Padraig
family_with_children
June 18, 2026
“Disappointing.”
The breakfast was excellent in every way.
Maurice
couple
June 18, 2026
“Great location, lovely hotel, great staff, great value.”
Great location. Good vibe in hotel. Great breakfast. Good food and bar in hotel. Friendly helpful staff.
Sarah
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
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.
Mary
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
Great hotel and great staff, you can walk into town, food great
Lynne
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“First vlasd”
Good location, fantastic views and cliff walk. Staff lovely. Clean spacious room. Good breakfast. Very popular with golfers.
Dearbhla Anderson
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“Could be better”
The staff and breakfast
Edward
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
“Golfers paradise”
Great location and an excellent breakfast. A nice hotel
Julie
couple
June 4, 2026
“Fantastic stay, highly recommend”
Great position, good food, lovely room
John
extended_group
June 3, 2026
Nice breakfast and nice pool.
Giulia
couple
June 2, 2026
Room was tired but clean. Reception staff was lovely.
Niki
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“A fabulous retreat and holiday stay in fantastic Co. Sligo.”
The Hosts were lovely people. They were very welcoming. The could not do enough for you. The house was beautiful. Spotlessly clean. Fabulous views out of every window. A good relaxing atmosphere. Amazing breakfast. Comfy bed. Excellent shower.
Aine
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
Lovely location - very comfortable reception area - spacious room 😀
Marian
couple
May 30, 2026
“Disappointing, overpriced for condition of the room.”
Very good breakfast, friendly staff.
John
couple
May 30, 2026
“Beds comfortable,staff helpful,beautiful breakfast setting.”
Breakfast was OK,nice personal touch the tea being served.
Molly
couple
May 30, 2026
“Fab location!”
Lovely hotel, great location, convenient to Ballyshannon, as I was attending the Rory Gallagher fest. The staff very friendly & accommodating. My room had a lovely view of the sea & golf course. Food also very good.
Muriel
family_with_children
May 28, 2026
“Excellent”
Lovely breakfast great selection
Kathy
couple
May 27, 2026
The ambience and stunning location with beautiful Donegal views
Eugenia
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Great location 🙂
Hugh
couple
May 26, 2026
“Yes highly recommend,great nights sleep,no noise”
Friendly,very clean food was to die for ,yes excellent choice to stay there
Elaine
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Big old hotel”
Large traditional hotel set back from the town. Large room with 2 bathrooms. There is a lovely walk just outside the hotel along a coastal bath which we loved. Nice staff
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Sauna, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Massage, Children's playground, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Steam room, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Fitness, Fitness classes, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Walking tours, Bike tours, Live music/performance, Tennis equipment, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Heated pool, Shallow end, Swimming pool toys, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, ATM/cash machine on site, Fax/photocopying, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Ironing service, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Packed lunches, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning
Family Room (2 Adults & 2 Children under 12)
This elegantly decorated room offers an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.
Double Room
This elegantly decorated room offers an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.
Triple Room
This room features tea/coffee making facilities, sitting area and an en suite bathroom.
Twin Room
This elegantly decorated room offers an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.
Single Room
This elegantly decorated room offers an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.
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