An Chúirt Hotel, Gweedore, Donegal

For the price paid, the hotel was a disappointment. First the good points. The hotel foyer is very well appointed, spacious with lots of seating options, and tea/coffee on request (on some days). The room was large and fairly well apointmed if a little dark. The bed comfort was decent enough. The breakfast was standard. For the first two days I had a very good impression of the hotel as the staff were friendly and attentive. But on the third day everything changed as a wedding took over the hotel and occupied the minds of the entire staff. Non-wedding guests were forgotten and dismissed. Tea in the foyer as experienced on previous days was not available on the wedding day and no alternative suggestion was offered. We went to the small bar which had plenty of space but no one was able or willing to boil a kettle. There is no excuse for ignoring the needs of guests who were not attending the wedding. I would have said something to the staff at the time but their lack of care was a bit of a shock after good experiences on previous days, and on checkout the next morning, the receptionist was more interested in chatting to other staff than to enquire whether guests had a good experience. So my advice to future guests, check if there's a wedding on and if there is, move hotels.

A birthday treat with friends taking advantage of their dinner B&B offer. Using. Having checked in and wishing to book a table for dinner I was informed that The Hotel restaurant “The Duck” is opened for Sunday lunch only! Dinner was served in the adjacent pub and pub grub was not what I anticipated for my birthday. I was the told I couldn’t book a table in the pub it was on a first come first served basis but there was plenty of space. We waited an hour for a table while non residents were in front of the que. A noisy pub full of kids and the table next to us had a baby that cried all evening. Lots of confusion by staff regarding the offer we were taking advantage of. We asked if the complimentary Prosecco could be exchanged for soft drinks and told “No”. We asked for a jug of water and were told the “water was off” so had to purchased individual bottled water although there appeared to be plenty of water to make up the numerous jugs of squash for the kids. Next morning a buffet breakfast was served in The Duck restaurant which was a canteen style offering and again we had hoped for a table service breakfast offering something other than dried up bacon and burnt croissants would be available. The hotel itself, a Spa Hotel is rather dated and no doubt will received a governments paid refurbishment once they stop providing accommodation for refugees and again this was something I was unaware of until I arrived. There is a small zoo a few minutes walk from the hotel so great for young kids! Room service charge is €10. No fridge in room so the bottles of complimentary water in room was less than palatable and paying €10 for ice was not an option for us. The large seating area near reception was for seating only and one couldn’t avail of tea or coffee etc. a very disappointing experience. Next day we at dinner at Sweeneys in Dungloe which offered excellent food, great staff, modern and staff could do enough for us. So all is well the end well but no thanks to An Chuirt.

A most enjoyable few days spent with friends in great comfort and a simply stunning setting. From a warm welcome on arrival to nothing was a bother at any point during our stay. Well done to all the staff you are doing a great job and made everyone feel at home. See you again soon

After a climb on Errigal what a warm reception in this hotel the waitress was so aware of gluten free options was no hesitation on what was available This is so helpful to know for ceoliac awarness Chicken ceaser salad was had and was delicious But loads of options were available Others had roast of the day which was roast beef delicious Burgers Toasties with salad and chips Fish and chips All delicious and 5 ⭐️ Service was amazing Well done to an amazing team

Have never wrote a review for a hotel!. Went to visit my eldest daughter who was staying at Loch an nuir few miles away. My daughter left her expensive Iphone behind in the room. We left the hotel and made our way home to Belfast. On arriving home we pinged the phones location to the hotel. After going back and forth with the hotel now for a week the phone was not found. Although they did "hope the phone turned up". The phone will not turn up as we are in Belfast and the phone is in Donegal. I can do uncomfortable beds, average food I'm not one to complain about the little things but a missing iphone. No coming back from that. Dishonesty! I have passed this on to school message board to warn people to stay away. Have a word with your staff!

Fab hotel, staff are absolutely exceptional! Would definitely recommend bringing your own toiletries. Beds are lovely and the whole place is spotless. Room decor quite dark and drab but just personal taste. Food and cocktails in Fara Ógs are fantastic also.