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The Great Northern Hotel

Bundoran , Sea Road (Show on Map)

7.5

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Summary of reviewsThe Great Northern Hotel is a mixed bag according to guest reviews. The hotel's location is praised for its stunning views and convenient access to the beach and local bars. The breakfast is decent with friendly staff, but could use some improvements. The dinner experience is hit or miss with some guests enjoying their meals while others criticize the quality of the food and slow service. The rooms are also mixed with some guests finding them outdated and in need of an upgrade, while others describe them as comfortable and spotless. The cleanliness of the hotel is inconsistent with some areas being exceptionally clean while others are filthy. The staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and excellent service. The pool has limitations and issues that may not be suitable for everyone. The hotel's family experience is also mixed with some guests having a great time while others feel it isn't the best for families. The beds are hit or miss with some guests finding them comfortable while others complain about old mattresses and bed springs. Finally, opinions are divided on the hotel's supposed 4-star quality with some feeling it falls short while others view it as a grand establishment.
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Room Types

Single Room 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.

Twin Room This elegantly decorated room offers an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.

Family Room (2 Adults & 2 Children under 12) 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.

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Guest Reviews

7.5

Good

Location

The Great Northern Hotel boasts an excellent location right next to the beach, offering stunning views and scenic walks for guests to enjoy. The hotel's bar also provides a nice spot to unwind after a day of exploring. With an abundance of positive comments about the location, guests couldn't help but describe the setting as beautiful, fabulous and even breathtaking. Handy access to the beach and short walks to local bars make this location even more convenient. Guests also loved the lovely sea views from their rooms and the hotel's excellent breakfast. The hotel's cleanliness and ideal location make for a pleasant stay that guests won't soon forget.

Breakfast

The Great Northern Hotel offers a satisfying breakfast experience with friendly and attentive staff. They cater to gluten-free dietary restrictions, providing options for guests with this preference. The buffet breakfast offers a good selection of food that can satisfy one's cravings. The hotel provides basic but pleasant breakfast options that are a delight for some guests. However, some felt that the selection of breakfast was not great and freshness could be an issue. Other guests appreciated the bar food's taste and quality, along with their breakfast, which they found fantastic, excellent or delicious. The staff is prompt, friendly and always trying their best to provide guests with a great breakfast experience. Overall, the breakfast could use some improvements but is decent enough and can satisfy guests with various preferences.

Dinner

The Great Northern Hotel's dinner experience seems to be a mixed bag based on guest reviews. While some guests have thoroughly enjoyed their evening meals and praised the staff for being professional and friendly, others have criticized the quality of the food and the slow service with some even describing the food as inedible or atrocious. The restaurant can get quite busy during dinner time and some guests have suggested that the food needs improving. Some have also recommended the bar as a better dining option, while others have had poor experiences there as well. There have been issues with side orders not being served with main meals and forgotten dessert orders. Additionally, some guests have noted the lack of a drinks menu both at the bar and in the restaurant. Overall, it seems that while some guests have had lovely meals at the hotel, the dinner service can be hit or miss.

Rooms

The Great Northern Hotel has mixed reviews when it comes to its rooms. Some guests found the rooms outdated and in need of a major upgrade, while others labeled them 'comfy' and 'spotless'. Many guests had issues with the beds, finding them uncomfortable and the pillows flat. Additionally, the size of the rooms was criticized by some, while others found them spacious and large with excellent views. There were also concerns about cleanliness with some guests finding evidence of uncleaned rooms such as cobwebs on the ceiling and dirty marks on skirting boards. However, staff were praised for their friendly attitude and cleanliness in general. The hotel was described as basic for a four-star, but with a lovely real hotel feel. Finally, while some were disappointed by the noise or coldness of the rooms, others were lucky enough to be upgraded to larger rooms and enjoyed a comfortable stay with lovely clean rooms, excellent counter space and even Netflix on the TV.

Beds

The beds at The Great Northern Hotel seem to be hit or miss according to guest reviews. Some have described the beds as comfortable and providing a good night's sleep, while others have complained about uncomfortable old mattresses and bed springs digging into their legs. A few guests also noted the need for an upgrade on the pillows. Some rooms also had multiple beds in them, which made the space feel cramped. However, overall, there were more positive reviews than negative ones with many guests highlighting the cleanliness of the rooms and the comfortable beds.

Cleanliness

Guest reviews of The Great Northern Hotel regarding cleanliness are mixed. While some guests describe their rooms as spotlessly clean and tidy, others report unpleasant experiences such as finding skid marks left by previous guests, dirty bathrooms and unclean public areas such as the swimming pool and bar. The hotel's cleaning standards are not consistent with some areas being described as exceptionally clean while others are filthy. The staff members are generally described as friendly, though some guests have reported encountering personnel in dirty clothing. Despite these occasional lapses in cleanliness, the hotel's lovely location and overall cleanliness are appreciated by many guests.

Staff

The staff at The Great Northern Hotel are certainly one of the highlights of staying here with many guests praising their friendliness and excellent service. Whether it's the breakfast staff welcoming you with a smile, the attentive and knowledgeable restaurant and bar staff or the efficient and helpful front desk personnel, the guest experience is consistently positive. While there have been a few isolated cases of unhelpful or unfriendly staff, these seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Overall, the staff at The Great Northern Hotel are a credit to the establishment and help to make it a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay.

Pool

The Great Northern Hotel has a pool available for guests, but there are mixed reviews. Some guests found the pool to be small and had to wait before getting in. The water temperature was reported to be cold which made swimming uncomfortable. It was suggested that the pool needed warmer water. Additionally, some guests found the mould and cleaning standards of the pool to be lacking. Some guests also highlighted extra costs associated with using the pool, such as needing to bring your own locker or having to wear a swimming cap. Despite these concerns, some guests enjoyed their time at the pool and it was specifically noted that children had a great time. The pool was described as relaxing; however, some parents were concerned about the lack of supervision, as some under 16s used the sauna and steam room. It was also reported that some tiles were broken and could be hazardous. Overall, guests need to be aware that while there is a pool available, there are limitations and issues that mean it may not be suitable for everyone.

Family

Guests who stayed at The Great Northern Hotel had mixed experiences when it came to activities for children at the hotel. Some guests had positive things to say, like the TV in their room having Netflix for their kids to watch in the evenings or the nice park and tennis court available for kids to play. However, other guests complained about unsupervised children running and shouting in the corridors and reception, as well as the noise coming from other children on the same level at night. One family booking a family room was disappointed to find only one single bed instead of the two advertised. Overall, while some guests had a great family experience at the hotel, others felt it wasn't the best for families and there were better options available.

4 Star

The Great Northern Hotel is a majestic property, but some guests feel that it is overrated and overpriced for the basic facilities, leading to disappointment in its supposed 4-star quality. Despite this, others report that everything about the hotel was excellent and they plan to return. Some even note that they have stayed in 3-star establishments with higher standards. Overall, opinions are divided with some feeling that the hotel falls short of its supposed rating, while others view it as a grand establishment.

Yes, The Great Northern Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Children's Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Great Northern Hotel.

No, The Great Northern Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Great Northern Hotel.

Yes, The Great Northern Hotel has a gym.

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