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The Strand Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ballyliffin Golf Course

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The Strand Hotel captures coastal living at its best. Guests enjoy 36 holes of golf, beach walks, and ocean views from The Glashedy restaurant, serving Irish cuisine all day. The property features an on-site art gallery, and visitors stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Ballyliffin, Inishowen, Ballyliffin, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Five Fingers Strand - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Malin Head - 35 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claire the Bakers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar & Tea Room - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Strand Hotel

Hotel near Ballyliffin Golf Course
Located close to Carrickbrackey Castle and Doagh Famine Village, The Strand Hotel provides free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a terrace. Tee up with amenities, such as golf lessons, a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop, at this hotel. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, The Glashedy, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. In addition to an art gallery on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Strand Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Glashedy

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 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 11:30 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 7 October 2022 to 1 January 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Strand Hotel Inishowen
Strand Inishowen
Strand Hotel Ballyliffin
Strand Ballyliffin
The Strand Hotel Hotel
The Strand Hotel Ballyliffin
The Strand Hotel Hotel Ballyliffin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Strand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Strand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Strand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Strand Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Strand Hotel located?

Situated in Ballyliffin, this golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ballyliffin Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle. Fort Dunree and Five Fingers Strand are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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The Strand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the beach. Easy to find. 15 min drive to small castle ruins. 35 min drive to malin head.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot guys Donegal for Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

A friendly comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay, staff were excellent and very friendly. I had breakfast and found it really nice and fresh. Will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ballyliffin, a place to visit for sure

A clean comfortable hotel but does need some modernisation. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. A beautiful location close to the beach and golf.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place near Ballyliffin Golf

We were playing Ballyliffin Golf which was next door and this was the best near by accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely visit again

Lovely relaxing atmosphere. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The food was amazing. The hotel is a short walk to a clean beach with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

P + M

Amazing stay could not fault Food nice Comfortable Staff friendly and nice personal touch from owner Great location Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

Beautiful hotel close to all the sights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Kamila

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Service at the reception was very poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

AnnM, Donegal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel, v clean. Staff v helpful. Location ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very worn down hotel, basic rooms, beds not the most comfortable. It's too expensive for what you get. Don't eat there, trust me and find another place for food, it simply is food with no taste.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel.

Nice stay, hotel a little outdated needs some modernisation. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Séamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a return visit to the hotel we spent our honeymoon in 40years ago. Excellent break. Staff could not be praised highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bargain!!!

Class staff, down to earth and value for Money!!!Night porter was a great guy!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely but could do with up date to decor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hallways and rooms need a makeover, some fresh paint, paintings and lampshades that are not cracked. A bathroom light above sink without annoying noisy air conditioner. Needs a bit of personality in the rooms, a few prints, a few decorative cushions... The staff were nice people though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff lovely food nice atmosphere very relaxing stay handy for the beach and a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Unterkunft mit schöner Aussicht, nettes Personal und gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. Ideally placed for exploring Inishowen.The bed was comfortable and the room perfectly adequate. We ate in the bar where the staff were very attentive and friendly. Decided against the restaurant as we thought the room (where we had breakfast,) looked uninviting for a romantic dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel with extremely friendly staff a fabulous stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a wedding and had a great weekend. Lovely bar and lounge area,great gardens and the staff couldnt do enough for you.food and drink was good and not expensive for a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, lovely area very nice service and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lock did not work in the inside of the door. So could not lock the door from inside. In room and a stranger opens the door. Which is very unsafe and invaded our privacy. When went to report this no one was at reception to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019