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Great Northern Hotel

Sea Road, Bundoran, Ireland
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Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Bundoran
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
Debbie B Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We had a lovely weekend at the GREAT time at the GREAT Northern Hotel in Bundoran a couple of weekends ago. It is quite an old hotel BUT you feel the history of the place - it's lovely! The staff are INCREDIBLY friendly and the generations of families working in the hotel is cool! It is surrounded by beautiful seashore... More

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Strabane, United Kingdom
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We did not say here our parents are staying for a long weekend we called to see them today they showed us there room it is to put it mildly dated beyond belief small & so not a 4 star. The reception area is very pleasant as is the bar area we sat here watching the world go by and... More

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Western Ireland, Ireland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Great Northern whilst visiting the Rory Gallagher Festival in nearby Ballyshannon. The hotel is a traditional old sea side hotel and a little tired in places but this is made up for by the warmth of the staff. We had a great time and enjoyed staying in the same hotel as some of the main bands.... More

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ireland
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6 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

This was our Third time to stay at this hotel, last time was for the great Chris De Burgh in concert, it has always been a very enjoyable experience for us, staff are very friendly and helpful, location is excellent, in the middle of the golf course for golfers and a coastal walk right around the perimeter of the hotel,... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Myself and my family have stayed at this hotel 3 times in the past few years.! It's a very cosy and welcoming hotel with very friendly reception staff!! The newly decorated rooms are beautiful but as we have 2 children and need a single bed and cot also, we've stayed in the more traditional style rooms.! The traditional decor is... More

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Omagh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I have been to a few weddings here and always enjoyed them but this review is a bit different. The staff in the leisure centre should get a special mention. I had finished an intensive surfing improvers weekend course and my muscles were aching badly, i was told that the Gt Northern had a hot jacuzzi and it would help.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

Location is great and public areas of hotel are really nice especially lobby and bar area. We booked a double room for a two night stay. Check in was quick. When we arrived at our room we were shocked by how old fashioned it was, not the same as any pictures we had seen online. Room was a good size,... More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights recently to attend a family occasion nearby. Its in a gorgeous location overlooking Bundoran bay and on a lovely cliff walk.golfers would be in paradise. our room was nice-spacious and overlooking the bay.The rest of the hotel was pretty outdated and I certainly wouldnt give it 4*. We had a voucher and got the... More

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GreatN0rthernH0tel, Front Office Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Thank you for your recent visit with us, and taking the time to give us your feedback. The Great Northern is an old hotel, over 110 years old, and is decorated in keeping with this era. We are ideally located on the Atlantic Coast nestled on a cliff top surrounded by an 18 hole golf course, it is like you... More

Ballymena
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

This hotel was very good from the point of view of the food, the lounge area, the spa part and the bar but the room we had was sooooo dissapointing and really let the review potential down. I would have awarded the hotel 4 if the room had been better. Also I do suspect they have some much better rooms... More

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GreatN0rthernH0tel, Front Office Manager at Great Northern Hotel, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel, your overall stay with us seems to have been a positive one. We have a fantastic location with breath taking views. We are really blessed with our staff all of them work hard and are a great asset to the hotel. We have recently invested heavily in the hotel, our... More

Derry, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This hotel is in a beautiful location on the hill overlooking Bundoran. Myself and my partner spent £110 to stay here over the May bank holiday for one night and to enjoy the scenery and a relaxing night in Donegal. On reflection of our experience I feel that we did not receive value for money during our stay, which is... More

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  • Golf course(8)
  • Dining room(6)
  • Very good(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Leisure facilities(4)

Additional Information about Great Northern Hotel

Address: Sea Road, Bundoran, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Ulster > County Donegal > Bundoran
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Bundoran
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This luxury hotel in Bundoran Co Donegal is located on an 18 hole championship golf course and boasts a beautiful Leisure & Conference Centre. After your meal you can enjoy a relaxing drink in our lounge bars or dance the night away in our Atlantic Ballroom. Enjoy the charms of our Tir-Chonail Dining Room open daily with a full dinner menu on offer. ... more   less 
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Great Northern Hotel Bundoran, County Donegal

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