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The Strand Hotel

2.0 star property
Golf hotel near Ballyliffin Golf Course

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Beach nearby
Point of interest
Beach nearby
Point of interest
Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ballyliffin, Inishowen, Ballyliffin, County Donegal
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Nancy's Barn
    1 min walk
  • Londonderry Station
    41 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    58 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ballyliffin

Near the airport.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ballyliffin Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Doagh Famine Village with a stay here. Carrickbrackey Castle is within 6 miles (10 km) and Fort Dunree is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 15 min drive
  • Malin Head - 28 min drive
  • Five Fingers Strand - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Claire The Baker's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Simpsons Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar and Tea Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Barn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Strand Hotel

Golf hotel near Ballyliffin Golf Course
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Strand Hotel. Self parking is free.
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
The Strand Hotel offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ballyliffin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/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 window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is The Strand Hotel to the airport?

The Strand Hotel is 34.5 mi (58-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Strand Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Strand Hotel.

How close is The Strand Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (29-min drive) from Five Fingers Strand and 13.1 mi (27-min drive) from Buncrana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Strand Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Strand Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Strand Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Amusements (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Strand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Strand Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Strand Hotel have a pool?

The Strand Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Strand Hotel have a restaurant?

The Strand Hotel is home to The Glashedy, which features Irish cuisine, ocean views, and light fare.

Does The Strand Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Strand Hotel to downtown Ballyliffin?

The Strand Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Ballyliffin.

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

Geraldine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Garry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne, Barrhead

Traveled with partner
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

Samuel paul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Business traveler
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Joan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS F

Traveled with group
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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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