Our family group of two adults and four children loved staying at this hotel. If you are after the generic international specie of hotel - continue looking. However if you prefer to experience a lovely location and very friendly staff - consider this hotel.

The hotel itself, once a private residence, has lots of character, has lots of nooks and crannies and lots of atmosphere. We had three rooms and all had beautiful outlooks. The kitchen garden was a gourmands delight and for those who love nature there was an arbour full of many varieties. Fort Royal hotel has it's own 9 hole "Pitch and putt" style of golf course which is beautifully maintained and clubs can be obtained in the office.

There is also a tennis court right beside the beach. The beach is immediately adjacent with swimming a possibility. Frequently you see a race horse or two on the beach cantering or galloping past.

The food was excellent, yet not too fancy. Other visitors we met were on their fourth or fifth visits - apparently is it a gem kept well hidden by those in the know!

Think green, fairly isolated, peaceful and restorative.

We have just returned from a super weekend break in Rathmullan staying in the Fort Royal Hotel. The hotel is so peaceful , relaxing and well run in the hands of Tim Fletcher proprietor/manager. We were made most welcome by every member of staff that we came into contact with.

The food is also very well done with the use of good quality local ingredients in the obviously skillful and carefull hands of Tim who is also the chef.

There is a reasonable wine list that should satisfy all needs of taste and price points. The house wine was good value and well selected.

My only gripe was the lack of a shower in our en-suite, this was a minor matter though everything else made up for this.

Coffee and drinks after dinner in the lounge or bar overlooking Lough Swilly was a good way to end each day.

The gardens are well maintained and contain a 9 hole pitch and put course that is a real challenge to anyones short game.

Great location right on the beach.

We stayed 3 nights May 24/25/26 and had a wonderful time. The Manor House is located right on the beach with a great little Par 3 golf course. The staff was very helpfull with all of our arrangements. We dined at the Manor House for 2 nights and the food was exceptional. I can't say enough good things about our stay.
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I know we stayed last september, but I still wanted to mention Fort Royal Hotel to other people. The hotel was exactly what my wife and I needed at the time. We had a very relaxing few days with wonderful food, scenery and hospitality all around. The hotel only has 15 bedrooms , so it is nice and quiet and relaxing, with the lovely beach only a few steps from the front lawn.
We had booked dinner for only our first night, but after enjoying it so much we ate the other nights of our stay also!
We will definitely return some time soon.