See all properties

The Strand Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Strand Hotel

Beach nearby
Indoor wedding
View from property
Garden view
Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
County Donegal, Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin, Inishowen

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
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Five Fingers Strand - 26 min drive - 23.3 km

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

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 like 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Strand Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Similar properties

Outdoor dining

3BedHouse-Ballyliffin-NearBeach-GolfCourses nearby

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
3BedHouse-Ballyliffin-NearBeach-GolfCourses nearby

Property amenities

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

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 crib
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 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 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 October 7 2022 to January 1 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

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 a smoke detector and window guards

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?

Check-out 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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Beautiful spot guys Donegal for Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10

A friendly comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

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