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The Waters Edge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rathmullan

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Located near a boardwalk/promenade, The Waters Edge offers a serene escape. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the nature reserve, and enjoy self parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Travel crib

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Premier Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rathmullan, Rathmullan, Donegal

What's nearby

  • The Looking Glass Spa Therapy - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rathmullan House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • School of Home Baking - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rathmullan Heritage Centre - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 58 min drive - 69.9 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 28 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 73 min drive
  • Londonderry Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪O'Flaherty's Bar - ‬56 min drive

About this property

The Waters Edge

Enjoy your visit to Rathmullan with a stay at The Waters Edge. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's watersedge mobile app before check-in
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Travel crib
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Waters Edge Hotel
The Waters Edge Rathmullan
The Waters Edge Accommodation
The Waters Edge Hotel Rathmullan

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waters Edge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Waters Edge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waters Edge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Waters Edge?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (4.8 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Waters Edge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

What's the area around The Waters Edge like?

The Waters Edge is a short 10-minute walk from Rathmullan House and 10 minutes' walk from The Looking Glass Spa Therapy.

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The Waters Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay for Rathmullen and surrounding areas

Loves our stay self check-in was so easy. Bar & Restaurant on site was added bonus
Jeanette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Closeness to the water
May, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation right at the waters edge. Hassle free check in and check out
JASON, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view from bedroom over Lough Swilly
MARBETH, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Splendid location on the edge of Lough Swilly with view from room across the waters. Room was warm clean and comfortable with adequate space for a two night stay. Rathmullan within walking distance. On site restaurant was good as was breakfast at Belle’s in Rathmullan. Perfect for visit to Fanad lighthouse. More like a room in an Airbnb with no on site hotel reception or public space other than the bar/ restaurant. But check in system worked ok.
Fanad Lighthouse
Abbey in Rathmullan
Hotel
Joseph Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Motel by the lake

Lovely newly renovated motel like standard because room size is a little tight but excellent views of the lake. Self check in and out went fine. Would definitely stay here again. The restaurant had a great dinner menu
Chu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded our expectations

Drove a 5 hours to be there but it was worth it! The food, the rooms , the decor, the service! Absolutely amazing! I will go back😍. The WiFi is a bit slow but nothing hectic!
Rufaro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay.

I did not receive my check-in information until a few hours before check-in time and after emailing the hotel. This was quite disconcerting. The fact that it is a self check-in process was perfect. The room was clean and comfortable. The pillows were too soft for my liking. The only toiletries in the bathroom were 6 or 8 small bottles of shampoo and a bottle of hand wash. Some shower gel would have been nice. Overall a good stay. It was lovely lying listening to the water when we opened the windows.
Gemma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place. Very relaxing atmosphere. Superb for people with stressful jobs. Room was very clean, bathroom had toiletries. Amazing view from the room. Hassle free check in/out

8/10 Very good

Check in very easy, clean room, lovely location with view of the lough. We didn't try the restaurant but it looked good. The only thing missing was a couple of cups so we could make tea (a kettle and tea bags were provided but no cups).
Shelley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A pleasant stay

Room was comfortable with everything we needed. Lovely view out to the water. Room was a little hot and was hard to collect down, windows didn't open very wide, no air conditioning. External lights remained on and curtains were not black out, so the late night light shining in the room was a little irritating.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Beautiful location but i feel our check in was the most unwelcoming, unfriendly experience I ever had. We arrived to a self checkin in the middle of a power outage & no running water and received no communication or help from the management When I called the “emergency “phone number there was a curt voicemail saying “to leave a message”The code numbers in the lock boxes were very difficult to read even in daylight. The cost per night was very expensive considering there was no breakfast available even though there were bar and restaurant facilities in the their online advertising. Thankfully, a hotel in the locality kindly provided us with food and shower facilities.
Pat, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful spot on the lake

The location was beautiful, and the restaurant associated with the lodging was excellent. We had some problems with the toilet, but the owner called a repair person right away. In the morning, the Internet was down. It happens.
Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and calm

2nd stay here. No staff at all, works through messaging. Both times, it's been clean and we've slept very well. Very quiet hotel. Lovely view of the water. Comfy bed. Kids enjoy it.
Alistair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay in Waters Edge. Very clean room with easy check in and very near Rathmullan beach. Would highly recommend this hotel to any visitor.
Catriona, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Overpriced but great view!

Overpriced for the fact the accommodation doesn't include breakfast facilities on site and not even a fridge provided in the room. They recommend a lovely place in town for breakfast which is great...if your stay coincides with it being open. Really over priced,for what you get. Views are top notch but with no Aircon we ended up needing to keep the curtains closed most of the time to try reduce the heat of the room. A radiator was on blazing out heat in the hall way.....really was not needed!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel! Easy check in and out. Comfortable and clean!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is fine. There is no internet and while the on
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Solid place to stay

Positive Room was excellent with great view Bed unreal comfy Very clean Nice and warm Easy to access Negatives Main toilets not great nick by bar. Bar closed at 10pm which was very early. Pint of Guinness cost me 6.40euro eventhough price in book stated it was 5.90euro Shower in room had hardly any pressure
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Some improvements needed

Great location right on the water, but the beds themselve were very uncomfortable and the carpets need a good clean. No lid on the toilet either. Would suggest blinds not just curtains. Aswell as an iron in the room, but thats just my personal preference. Easy check in and easy to find rooms. Plenty of parking with bar and restaurant on site. Lovely picturesque location in ireland.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The remote staffing is a new wrinkle to me, but it worked fine. Rathmullen was a bit slow on Monday night, but that’s to be expected. Hotel was comfortable.
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Katriona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location

This is a beautiful hotel and setting, very clean and comfortable, there is a restaurant & bar attached to it but only opens from 5pm, there is no breakfast facilities however there is tea & coffee in the room. Nearby cafe that do excellent breakfast and food. The only downside is that we had an issue with no hot water or heating on the last evening & day so a very cold shower on the day of checking out. It was reported and I believe the maintenance man arrived as we were just leaving. All in all a very pleasant stay
Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty
Greg, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room needs a fridge for patrons to store food/drinks etc. The room needs more than one set of towels per person for a stay. There was no milk or coffee in our room, and one toilet roll was not enough
Eamon, 2-night trip