The Terrace Hotel

Magherafelt 54.75668800, -6.60548400 , 42-48 Church Street (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsThe Terrace Hotel is celebrated for its prime town-centre location, which provides easy access to local bars, shops and attractions. Notably, its proximity to Ballyronan Marina, just a short drive away and ample parking facilities make it highly convenient for visitors exploring the area by car. Guests often praise the peaceful environment despite the busy surroundings, enhancing the overall appeal.

Breakfast at the hotel tends to receive favorable feedback for its inclusion in the stay and varied, satisfying options. Words like 'excellent', 'great' and 'fantastic' are used to describe the fresh, hot meals served. The traditional full Irish breakfast and the pancakes stand out as guest favorites, often complemented by the warm and helpful staff. However, there are occasional criticisms regarding the need for more variety in the continental offerings and better timing and accommodation for dietary needs.

The rooms at the hotel receive mixed reviews. Positively, guests often highlight the spaciousness and cleanliness of the rooms, finding them comfortable and well-organized. Specific rooms, such as the family rooms, are particularly appreciated for their practicality and ample space. On the downside, some guests note that the décor and amenities feel dated and maintenance issues like water stains, noise from the street and temperature control need addressing.

Cleanliness reviews are varied. While some guests find the rooms large and clean, others point out specific issues such as cobwebs, mouldy sink plugs and dirty carpets. These inconsistencies suggest a need for more rigorous upkeep throughout the hotel to meet higher cleanliness standards.

The Terrace Hotel's staff consistently earns high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness. Descriptions of the team include terms like amazing, wonderful and exceptional, indicating strong customer satisfaction. Staff members at both the reception and the restaurant are often praised for going above and beyond to enhance guests' experiences. While there are occasional mentions of newer staff needing to improve, the overall impression remains highly positive.

Regarding the beds, guests have mixed feelings. Many find them comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep with double beds receiving particular praise. However, some guests feel the beds are too hard or worn-out, which impacts their comfort. Despite this, there is a general agreement that many beds are comfortable, but quality varies between rooms.

In summary, The Terrace Hotel is lauded for its excellent location and friendly staff, providing a generally comfortable and convenient stay. While the breakfast and rooms are positively reviewed, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in room maintenance and cleanliness to enhance the overall guest experience consistently.
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This hotel is located in Magherafelt town and provides dedicated parking facilities for its guests, offering convenient and secure parking.

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This 3-star hotel in Magherafelt is praised for its central location, friendly staff, excellent food, and convenient amenities like free WiFi and private parking.

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Room Types
Single Room Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This single room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Large Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
Location
The Terrace Hotel boasts an exceptional location, highly praised by guests for its perfect town-centre placement. Nestled centrally within the town, the hotel provides easy access to local bars, shops and various points of interest, making it a highly convenient choice for visitors. While it sits in a busy town area, guests appreciate its quiet surroundings, a rare attribute for a downtown property. The hotel's proximity to Ballyronan Marina, just a ten-minute drive away, adds to its appeal. Adequate parking facilities make it ideal for those driving group tours around the country. The overall convenience of its location, coupled with friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms and a fantastic breakfast, render The Terrace Hotel a standout option for travelers seeking both comfort and accessibility.

Breakfast
Visitors to The Terrace Hotel have a mixed experience when it comes to breakfast. Positively, many guests appreciated the breakfast inclusion in their stay package and enjoyed a fantastic start to their day with lovely and varied options. Words like 'excellent', 'great' and 'fantastic' appear frequently, highlighting the fresh, hot meals and a broad breakfast menu. Many guests noted the personal touch of the 'lovely staff' making breakfast a delightful experience. Traditional choices like the full Irish breakfast and pancakes received particular praise.

However, there are some areas for improvement. A few guests found the breakfast disappointing with some describing it as average or not great. The continental breakfast options could use more variety and there were occasional issues with timing and dietary accommodations. Despite these critiques, many guests still found their morning meal nice and satisfactory, albeit with room for a few enhancements to ensure a consistently delightful experience.

Rooms
The Terrace Hotel offers a mixed experience regarding its rooms. On the positive side, many guests appreciate the spaciousness with descriptions ranging from big to massive. Comfort is another frequently mentioned attribute with guests noting that rooms were very clean, airy and well-organized, meeting essential needs effectively. Specific rooms, such as the lovely family room with two floors, receive praise for their ample space and practicality, featuring a double bed on the ground floor and two singles on the balcony.

However, the hotel’s rooms are not without drawbacks. Several guests point out that the rooms could benefit from some updating with mentions of dated décor and basic amenities. Issues such as water stains on the bathroom ceilings, a hole in the wall and a shower handle that fell off suggest a need for maintenance. Noise from the main street and temperature inconsistencies with some rooms being too hot or too cold, were also noted as areas needing improvement.

Overall, while the hotel’s rooms are generally clean and spacious, they could use some modern touches and better upkeep to enhance the guest experience.

Beds
The Terrace Hotel offers a mixed experience when it comes to its beds. Many guests found the beds to be comfortable and spacious with several mentioning that the double beds were particularly comfortable. Positive comments highlight the beds as being comfy and providing a good night's sleep. However, there are some contrasting opinions. A few guests felt the beds were a bit too hard or worn out with some describing them as extremely uncomfortable. Despite these mixed reviews, there seems to be a general consensus that while many beds are comfortable, the quality can vary across different rooms.

Cleanliness
The Terrace Hotel has received mixed reviews regarding its cleanliness. While some guests appreciated the large, clean rooms, others found the overall cleanliness to be lacking. Several reviews mentioned specific issues such as cobwebs on the ceiling in the bathroom, mouldy sink plug holes and carpets in need of a deep shampoo. Other areas, like the bar and lifts, were also noted to be somewhat dirty. Additionally, torn carpets and basic cleanliness below standard were recurring concerns. Despite these criticisms, some aspects were clean but not particularly remarkable, implying that while certain areas are maintained, improvements are needed to meet higher expectations.

Staff
The Terrace Hotel consistently receives high praise for its exceptional staff. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the team, describing them as attentive, accommodating and efficient. Words like amazing, wonderful and exceptional are commonly used, indicating a strong positive impression. Guests appreciate that the staff often go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay, particularly noting excellence in customer service at both the reception and the restaurant.

While the majority of feedback is glowing, there are occasional remarks suggesting that some staff members, especially newer ones, could improve in attentiveness and warmth. Yet, despite these minor points, the overall sentiment remains highly favorable with many guests commending the staff for their friendliness and politeness. This outstanding service contributes significantly to the positive overall experience at The Terrace Hotel.


No, The Terrace Hotel doesn't have any pool.

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

No, The Terrace Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Terrace Hotel.

No, The Terrace Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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