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Sandhouse Hotel


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Donegal Bay, Rossnowlagh, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars
Kildare
17 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

We arrived in the Sandhouse after a day of surfing at the local beach. It was the last night of the season for the hotel, but they welcomed us even though we had not made reservations, and the service was excellent throughout our stay. After a few hours in the ocean, we wanted to warm up, so the big jacuzzi... more

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Paul Diver Paul Diver, Manager

Thank you for your kind comments. Hope to see you again next year. Paul

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4 of 5 stars
Scotland
8 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

If the weather is good this could be one of the best hotels in Donegal. In saying that if the weather was good Donegal would be ruined by too many tourists like Kerry! The Sandhouse is right on the beach so try and get a room with a beach view. Our room was large and comfortable. Found the staff friendly... more

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1 of 5 stars
31 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

A very impressive building set on an equally impressive site right by the ocean. At check in, receptionist advised we were being allocated a superior room and, no, she did not need an imprint of our credit card as the hotel trusted their guests. Thus far, happy days. The superior room offered a lovely sea view but was distinctly old... more

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Paul Diver Paul Diver, Manager

Hi, Sorry to read that you did not enjoy your recent stay. We do trust our guests and therefore do not ask for a credit card on arrival. Yes the Sandhouse is a very old building, originally a fishing lodge in the 1930's. We have however spent a lot of money refurbishing the hotel over the years and every winter...

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5 of 5 stars
Shannon, Ireland
31 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The Sand House Hotel in Rossnowlagh is a treasure on Donegal Bay. It's a great place to relax and hear the ocean by day and night. It's perfect for those who want to relax and walk the beach but not for "party" types. This was my third stay and I hope to get back regularly. The front desk and dining... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
28 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

Just back from a few days at this lovely hotel. Great atmosphere for a relaxed family break. Staff were very friendly and helpful, food delicious and rooms really comfortable. Did not want to leave! Location is fantastic - never been quite so close to the sea. more

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
14 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Lovely hotel, amazing views!!! Staff were all amazing and looked after us very well. The only thing that I could comment on is the price considering the current economic climate it is a bit pricey. more

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3 of 5 stars
London
11 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is unfortunately very much stuck in the past and needs considerable undating + rearranging.Its best feature is mostly hidden you eat looking at the car park rather than the wonderfull atlantic view you should see !! more

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Paul Diver Paul Diver, Manager

Thank you for your comments on the Sandhouse. I don't know when you stayed with us but in early June we took onboard tripadvisor comments and moved our Restaurant upstairs overlooking Rossnowlagh beach. The web cam is updated every 15 minutes and if not I hear about it as surfers from all over the Northwest use it to check the...

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5 of 5 stars
surrey
24 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

Just returned from a break with my parents and cannot say how good this hotel is. Elegant is a word that describes it best. The staff are great and every need is dealt with. Compared to next hotel we stayed at this should be 5 star and not the same rating. Will definitely come back more

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Paul Diver Paul Diver, Manager

Thank you for taking the time to write these nice comments. Hope to see you again soon !

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5 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
16 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I stayed at the Sandhouse Hotel recently and I really enjoyed it. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. When we arrived we were shown to our room. The room was very spacious, nicely decorated and, most importantly, it had a wonderful view of the long beach. The hotel itself if a lovely building - the inside is full of... more

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Thank you for your kind comments.

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3 of 5 stars
Europe
8 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Rooms nice and modern although bathrooms small and no room to place toothbrush etc. View from rooms excellent, Shame that the restaurant is on the wrong side of the hotel facing the car park and not the beautiful seaview. Food strictly average and the waiting staff seemed bored and started preparing the tables for breakfast at 08.00pm when we were... more

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Paul Diver Paul Diver, Manager

Sorry to read that you did not enjoy your stay at the Sandhouse. Thank you for your comments that will be considered carefully. Would like to assure you that the butter was not on the table overnight. The butter that is taken back from the table goes in the bin. Thank you.

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Address: Donegal Bay, Rossnowlagh, Ireland