This 4-star hotel is surrounded by 130 acres of parkland in the popular tourist town of Bundoran. Overlooking Donegal Bay, it has a golf course, a recreation center, a restaurant and 2 bars. The Great Northern Hotel is on a 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 all public areas. All rooms have a TV, telephone and private bathroom. Many rooms also feature 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 menus. The surrounding parkland and coastline are perfect for fishing, hiking, and surfing. The beach is less than 320 yards away and the center of Bundoran is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Bundoran
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Good breakfast. Even though there were some loud music events going on while we were there, guests rooms were well-insulated from the noise.
  • Kate
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was very nice and staff were very helpful
  • Shelley
    Canada Canada
    Super location,great walking trails,fabulous views ! excellent food,drinks ,friendly staff and beautiful decor in bar.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Tir Chonaill
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Grill Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Irish
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Great Northern Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
Pool 2 – indoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash The Great Northern Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 14 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Payment may be taken any time after booking.

FAQs about The Great Northern Hotel

  • The Great Northern Hotel is 3,100 feet from the center of Bundoran. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Great Northern Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Tir Chonaill
    • Grill Bar

  • Check-in at The Great Northern Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Great Northern Hotel on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, The Great Northern Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Great Northern Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from The Great Northern Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Great Northern Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Great Northern Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Neck massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Steam room
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness classes
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage
    • Fitness
    • Hand massage