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Hotel Sandhouse Hotel

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Sandhouse Hotel

Rossnowlagh, Rossnowlagh, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 270 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
270 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

The stunning location, the very friendly staff, the excellent food and the olde worlde atmosphere

Deirdre Ireland

Our room was huge. I loved staying there. I have already recommended this hotel to some of my Irish friends. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Lisa United States of America

The fabulous Surfer Bar was fun - great Irish Music and Irish Staff -Fabulous Suite with "the view" -

Marjorie United States of America

Staff were great and location is beautiful! Restaurant is also very good! Would definitely stay here again.

Nicole Canada

A little gem on the beach, a beautiful hotel with fantastic views, the bar and restaurant staff were so friendly and welcoming to all guests, hand sanitisers at every turn. Beautiful breakfast.

Anonymous Ireland

on-site parking, beautiful view of the beach, excellent staff, clean and comfortable

Anonymous United States of America

The view the staff the food the room. Everything!!

Fiona United Kingdom

Everything was clean, view was fab, restaurant was beautiful. Definitely stay again.

Aideen United Kingdom

Room was very comfortable, fireplace and lounge area also great. Food and service of excellent quality and friendly staff

B Ireland

Really comfy bed and good breakfast. Excellent power shower

Andrew United Kingdom

Excellent location!

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8.8
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270 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The stunning location, the very friendly staff, the excellent food and the olde worlde atmosphere”
    Deirdre Deirdre Ireland Ireland
  • “Our room was huge. I loved staying there. I have already recommended this hotel to some of my Irish friends. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America
  • “The fabulous Surfer Bar was fun - great Irish Music and Irish Staff -Fabulous Suite with "the view" -”
    Marjorie Marjorie United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff were great and location is beautiful! Restaurant is also very good! Would definitely stay here again.”
    Nicole Nicole Canada Canada
  • “A little gem on the beach, a beautiful hotel with fantastic views, the bar and restaurant staff were so friendly and welcoming to all guests, hand sanitisers at every turn. Beautiful breakfast.”
    Ireland Ireland
  • “on-site parking, beautiful view of the beach, excellent staff, clean and comfortable”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “The view the staff the food the room. Everything!!”
    Fiona Fiona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was clean, view was fab, restaurant was beautiful. Definitely stay again.”
    Aideen Aideen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was very comfortable, fireplace and lounge area also great. Food and service of excellent quality and friendly staff”
    B B Ireland Ireland
  • “Really comfy bed and good breakfast. Excellent power shower”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom

The 4-star Sandhouse Hotel overlooks the sandy Blue Flag Rossnowlagh Beach on Donegal Bay. It has a luxury spa, hot tub, an award-winning restaurant and free parking.

The spacious rooms at the Hotel Sandhouse all feature bathrooms with baths and showers. They also include a TV and antique furniture, and some rooms have panoramic sea views.

The Seashell & Glassroom Restaurant has stunning beach views and serves fine food including local meats and fresh seafood.The Bosses Bar has classic cocktails, and Surfers Bar shows live sports.

Guests can enjoy indulgent beauty treatments and therapies in the salon at Marine Spa. Donegal Golf Club is a 5 miles drive from the Sandhouse, and deep-sea fishing and surfing are available at the beach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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Beachfront

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

냨 Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

끸 Free parking available at the hotel

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8.8
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  • Deirdre Ireland

    “The stunning location, the very friendly staff, the excellent food and the olde worlde atmosphere”

  • Lisa United States of America

    “Our room was huge. I loved staying there. I have already recommended this hotel to some of my Irish friends. The dinner and breakfast was wonderful. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.”

  • Marjorie United States of America

    “The fabulous Surfer Bar was fun - great Irish Music and Irish Staff -Fabulous Suite with "the view" -”

  • Nicole Canada

    “Staff were great and location is beautiful! Restaurant is also very good! Would definitely stay here again.”

  • Anonymous Ireland

    “A little gem on the beach, a beautiful hotel with fantastic views, the bar and restaurant staff were so friendly and welcoming to all guests, hand sanitisers at every turn. Beautiful breakfast. ”

  • Anonymous United States of America

    “on-site parking, beautiful view of the beach, excellent staff, clean and comfortable”

  • Fiona United Kingdom

    “The view the staff the food the room. Everything!!”

  • Aideen United Kingdom

    “Everything was clean, view was fab, restaurant was beautiful. Definitely stay again. ”

  • B Ireland

    “Room was very comfortable, fireplace and lounge area also great. Food and service of excellent quality and friendly staff”

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Really comfy bed and good breakfast. Excellent power shower ”

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Lakeside Centre
    3.7 miles
  • Five Oaks Ranch
    4.4 miles
  • Donegal Golf Club
    4.6 miles
  • Donegal Equestrian Holidays
    6.2 miles
  • Deane's Equestrian Centre
    8.9 miles
  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre
    11 miles
  • Creevykeel Court Tomb
    11.7 miles
  • The Organic Centre
    12.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Donegal Airport
    33.9 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    50.6 miles
  • City of Derry Airport
    54 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Glasshouse Restaurant

    Food: Local

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of Sandhouse Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

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  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Solarium

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Sandhouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Sandhouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Sandhouse Hotel

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sandhouse Hotel on this page.

  • Check-in at Sandhouse Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Sandhouse Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • BBasic Room

  • Sandhouse Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Back massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Foot massage
    • Beach
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage

  • Sandhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Glasshouse Restaurant

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sandhouse Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking

  • Guests staying at Sandhouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Sandhouse Hotel.

  • Sandhouse Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Rossnowlagh.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sandhouse Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 30min

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  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.7
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