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The Strand Hotel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Point of interest
Golf
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Ballyliffin, Inishowen, Ballyliffin, County Donegal
  • Place, Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Doagh Famine Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrickbrackey Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballyliffin

At The Strand Hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Doagh Famine Village. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Glashedy, serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Ballyliffin hotel include Carrickbrackey Castle and Fort Dunree.

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Fort Dunree - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 25 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Barn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Butterbean Restaurant & B&B - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MacTams - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Strand Hotel

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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
The Strand Hotel offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Ballyliffin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 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
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 cots/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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Strand Hotel?

The Strand Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Strand Hotel?

Yep, The Strand Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Strand Hotel?

The closest beach to The Strand Hotel is Five Fingers Strand (6.2 km).

Is The Strand Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Strand Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Strand Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Strand Hotel?

No, The Strand Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Strand Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Strand Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Strand Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Strand Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Strand Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Strand Hotel.

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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great golfing location

Good base for golf at Ballyliffin
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamila

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

10/10 Excellent

AnnM

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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