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The Waters Edge

3.0 star property

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rathmullan, Rathmullan, Donegal
  • The Looking Glass Spa Therapy
    10 min walk
  • School of Home Baking
    10 min walk
  • Rathmullan House
    10 min walk
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    73 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Sea View

Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Accessible

Standard Triple Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

Blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Waters Edge

Hotel in Rathmullan with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features express check-out, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas.
The Waters Edge offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Rathmullan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Waters Edge, you're just a quick walk from The Looking Glass Spa Therapy. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The Looking Glass Spa Therapy and School of Home Baking
The Waters Edge offers its guests express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Rathmullan hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Chef
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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 with special 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's watersedge mobile app before check-in.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

The Waters Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
when you want peace and tranquility
Wonderful self check in , extremely clean , but the breath taking view was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no hotel staff to speak of, and the restaurant staff was mixed. But it is a fantastic property right on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a great stay
cracking place in a cracking location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARBETH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from bedroom over Lough Swilly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Comfortable overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5*****
Nearly perfect but would have liked a chair in bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lakeside view was lovely. No reception desk but virtual check in was seamless
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance to the hotel is not evident since it is confused with the bar and restaurant next to it. The facility was very clean and the view over the water was beautiful. The heating was on too high but there was no one to talk to about this since this was a self check in accommodation. The restaurant served reasonably priced delicious food from a varied menu. It had a beautiful view of the water, service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views! This room was large, perfect for a family of four, and had an amazing view of the ocean which was literally right out the window. We could hear the ocean at night with the windows cracked. Bathroom was great too with HOT water and exceptional water pressure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a few days and enjoyed the scenery lovely double room facing the water, view was stunning, an easy 10 min stroll to Rathmullan, only 2 issues/gripes was no internal access to restaurant from hotel, no great when weather isn’t the best and no bed and breakfast option so need to pay between 10-14 euro if you want breakfast. No issues with auto check in and rooms made every day and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eimear jayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emer

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shadae

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze, the facilities were lovely, the view and location was absolutely superb! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting. Comfortable room. Service in the bar/restaurant was fantastic. Room was clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay
The view was spectacular and the bathroom was fitted with all essentials and tea coffee with biscuits, 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Fergal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As the property’s name suggests, it is in a beautiful location right on the shores of the lough. This is not a hotel, however, and shouldn’t be advertised as such. It is a restaurant with some adjoining accommodation to the rear of it. The accommodation has a completely separate entrance and has virtually nothing to do with the restaurant. There are none of the usual facilities associated with a hotel. No reception, no lobby, no breakfast available, and no proper bar etc. In fact, even the restaurant was closed most of the time we were there! It’s also a good 15 min walk to the nearby village along a narrow road with no pavement for part of the way. I know it’s February, but this was literally like staying in an abandoned building. It’s such a shame because it’s actually quite nice. The restaurant part of it is a lovely building with spectacular views over the lough. They could make so much more of it, though. The rooms were clean but a bit compact and bijou. On the upside, most of the rooms benefit from the views, too! Maybe it’s a lot better during the holiday season. 💁‍♂️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation right at the waters edge. Hassle free check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Beautiful sea view comfortable bed & relaxing night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023