Golfers enjoy leisurely days on an 18-hole course before savoring restaurant meals, while families find plenty of relaxation options in gardens and pools
The Great Northern Hotel offers a retreat with an 18-hole golf course and sauna massages. Guests enjoy meals at Tir Connaill Restaurant, while the garden and playground entertain families. Two swimming pools complete the relaxation options.
Located in Bundoran, Great Northern Hotel is next to a golf course and near the beach. Abbey Assaroe and Creevykeel Court Tomb are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bundoran Golf Club and Five Oaks Ranch. Travelling with kids? Consider Bundoran Adventure Park and Bundoran Surf Company. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bundoran travel guide
Bundoran, Bundoran, Donegal
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
Dicey Reillys
8 min drive
Maddens
15 min walk
About this property
Great Northern Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Great Northern Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant, Tir Connaill Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and a lift
Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Hotel County Donegal
Great Northern County Donegal
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Great Northern Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel Hotel
Great Northern Hotel Bundoran
Great Northern Hotel Hotel Bundoran
Frequently asked questions
Does Great Northern Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on 13 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,039, excluding 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.
Is Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Great Northern Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Great Northern Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Great Northern Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Great Northern Hotel located?
This family-friendly Bundoran hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bundoran Golf Club and Bundoran Adventure Park. Bundoran Beach and Bundoran Surf Company are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Great Northern Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The room didn't have a fridge nor a safe. The toilet seat was a danger as it kept moving in use. Apart from that it was a lovely stay. The staff were very friendly and courteous.
A really beautiful hotel with very beautiful views. Very comfortable beds and a big spacious room. Would recommend a stay here and I would stay here again.
Beautiful location and views of the sea. We had a great stay, all three of our rooms were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a lovely meal in the bar and there was a lot of choice for breakfast - including make yourself waffles :)
The view is so gorgeous from the room! The food is not the best. You have a lovely walk along the see.
Elisabeth
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
PATRICK
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay was quite enjoyable, I feel the hotel would need an update. Shower was not great doors getting stuck other than that it was good. The food was lovely plenty of it and it was good fun. Staff were very nice
Beautiful views, great location to walking trail and beach. Dining was good but there were lots of children which wasn’t a big deal just something to be aware of. Live music was a fun touch!
Kristy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Damian
13 Jul 2025
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
We liked the peace and quiet of the hotel. Food was lovely and staff very friendly and helpful when asked a question they could answer it .this was our first time here and hopefully not the last .🙂
David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Jeanne
22 Jul 2025
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!
Nice and clean. Beds smaller than expected and therefore a bit uncomfortable. Staff and grounds very nice
Wayne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs updating
The location and the main areas are very nice. However, the rooms are very outdated. The beds are uncomfortable. The restaurant is ok but not what you’d expect.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
James
15 Sept 2023
Staff was robotic but polite. Good at the restaurant was poor for a four star hotel. I stayed here 4 years ago and it was much better. Will not be returning.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Ghastly en-suite
Friendly and helpful staff. Food good. Dreadfully outdated en-suite a real let down: chipped paintwork, mouldy grouting, primitive shower and facilities. Total contrast to the public areas which were up to date, comfortable and well presented. A good hotel sadly let down by the standard of the rooms.
Admired the quality of furnishings in the lobby and the quality of the rich carpet. The lanterns in the hallways added an ambience to the lighting.
The house keeping staff were warm and friendly. They work really hard and you can see that they keep the place well. Very hard working.
The gentleman in the spa, pool, sauna, steam room facilities was so kind and helpful.
Thank you.
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Lindsay
8 Jun 2025
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.