Hostel The River House Hostel
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
Gweedore Road, Dungloe, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 183 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Amazing hospitality. Very clean. Exceptional standard.
United States of AmericaGreat location. Very clean. Friendly staff. Good value.
IrelandVery clean, comfortable and nice extras like shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, sanitary products and crisps and chocolate on arrival to the room. A very relaxed, open and trusting attitude from the proprietors. Dungloe is great location from which to explore Donegal.
IrelandNice room and very well-equipped shared kitchen. Staff was friendly and helpful. We appreciated the small things, too: snacks in our room, some free basic food in the kitchen.
HungaryFriendly welcome. Lovely comfortable room. Location was excellent. Great to have use of a kitchen and the deck. Was able to relax and have dog with me.
IrelandThe rooms were super, comfortable and clean with loads of space. Very welcoming and great facilities with lovely little extras.
IrelandAnthea was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the hostel had all the facilities I needed.
IrelandI love the place! A lot of small decorations, helpful host, would definitely recommend!
SingaporeThis is my second time staying at River House, and I will definitely be back again. I could not fault anything. We were greeted very warmly by Anthea, who proceeded to take us to our room, offering to help with our luggage. She ensured that we were happy with the room. She then showed us the kitchen facilities. All facilities are fantastic, very clean. She advised us where to eat & where to go to listen to traditional irish music.
United KingdomVery nice atmosphere and people, spacious, nice cooking and living room areas. Quiet neighborhood.
Germany
The River House Hostel
- What guests loved the most:
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Una
United States of America
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Caroline
Ireland
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Anna
Ireland
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Csaba
Hungary
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Claire
Ireland
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Nicola
Ireland
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Sorcha
Ireland
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Meng
Singapore
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Helen
United Kingdom
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Franziska
Germany
Located in Dungloe, The River House Hostel features free bikes, shared lounge, garden, and free WiFi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free private parking is available and the hostel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
Guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hostel each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
The River House Hostel offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dungloe, like hiking and cycling.
Ballybofey is 30 mi from The River House Hostel. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 5.6 mi from the hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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See what guests loved the most:
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Una
United States of America“Amazing hospitality. Very clean. Exceptional standard.”
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Caroline
Ireland“Great location. Very clean. Friendly staff. Good value. ”
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Anna
Ireland
“Very clean, comfortable and nice extras like shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, sanitary products and crisps and chocolate on arrival to the room. A very relaxed, open and trusting attitude from the proprietors. Dungloe is great location from which to explore Donegal.” Read more
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Csaba
Hungary“Nice room and very well-equipped shared kitchen. Staff was friendly and helpful. We appreciated the small things, too: snacks in our room, some free basic food in the kitchen.”
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Claire
Ireland
“Friendly welcome. Lovely comfortable room. Location was excellent. Great to have use of a kitchen and the deck. Was able to relax and have dog with me. ”
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Nicola
Ireland
“The rooms were super, comfortable and clean with loads of space. Very welcoming and great facilities with lovely little extras. ”
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Sorcha
Ireland
“Anthea was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the hostel had all the facilities I needed.”
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Meng
Singapore“I love the place! A lot of small decorations, helpful host, would definitely recommend! ”
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Helen
United Kingdom“This is my second time staying at River House, and I will definitely be back again. I could not fault anything. We were greeted very warmly by Anthea, who proceeded to take us to our room, offering to help with our luggage. She ensured that we were happy with the room. She then showed us the kitchen facilities. All facilities are fantastic, very clean. She advised us where to eat & where to go to listen to traditional irish music. ” Read more
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Franziska
Germany“Very nice atmosphere and people, spacious, nice cooking and living room areas. Quiet neighborhood. ”
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About The River House Hostel
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Dooey Surf School0.1 miles
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Gweedore Golf Club8.5 miles
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Narin & Portnoo Golf Club8.5 miles
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Lough Doon Ring Fort9.1 miles
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Kilclooney Portal Dolmen9.4 miles
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Mount Errigal11.2 miles
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St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum11.4 miles
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Hannah McGuinness11.5 miles
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Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course11.7 miles
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Stephen Bennett Artist Studio/Gallery12.2 miles
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Restaurant The Bayview Bar0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar The Butter Rock Cafe0.1 miles
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Lake Dungloe3.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlantic3.1 miles
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Mountain Errigal11.8 miles
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River Dungloe0.1 miles
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Donegal Airport5.8 miles
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City of Derry Airport48 miles
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Amenities of The River House Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Beach
- Bikes available (free)
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 15 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The River House Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about The River House Hostel
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The River House Hostel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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The prices at The River House Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The River House Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The River House Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Horseback riding
- Live music/Performance
- Bikes available (free)
- Beach
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The River House Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Dungloe.
