The Strand Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Ballyliffin Golf Course

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Ballyliffin, Inishowen, Ballyliffin, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Malin Head - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Five Fingers Strand - 29 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 55 min drive
  • 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

Adjacent to a golf course, The Strand Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ballyliffin. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Glashedy, which serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 35 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pro golf lessons
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Art gallery on site
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Glashedy - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 currently open?
This property is closed from October 7 2022 to January 1 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does The Strand Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Strand Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Strand Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Strand Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Strand Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Strand Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Strand Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Strand Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Strand Hotel?
Yes, The Glashedy offers Irish cuisine and garden views.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Geraldine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Garry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

10 min walk to the beach. Easy to find. 15 min drive to small castle ruins. 35 min drive to malin head.
Maryanne, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Samuel paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot guys Donegal for Sam
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachel, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

TOM, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel
A friendly comfortable hotel.
Norma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice stay, staff were excellent and very friendly. I had breakfast and found it really nice and fresh. Will be staying again
Anthony, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gina, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Joan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and very helpful
Charles, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sharon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bernard, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Place near Ballyliffin Golf
We were playing Ballyliffin Golf which was next door and this was the best near by accommodation.
DOUGLAS F, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Pat, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dawn, 2-night trip
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