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Sandhouse Hotel

Property class: 4

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A beachfront property with a large building reflecting on the wet sand.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a large keg labeled 'Sandhouse Hotel Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey', and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A room with two upholstered armchairs facing a window overlooking the ocean. A small table with a book is placed in front of the window.
A dining area with a table set for six, overlooking a beach.
A room with a view of the sea through a large window, a round table, and two chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Killinangel Beg, Rossnowlagh, Donegal
  • Place, Rossnowlagh Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Franciscan Friary
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A neatly made bed with a brown checkered bedspread and a single brown pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls have a patterned wallpaper.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Double +Single Bedded 3 pax)

A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and floral-patterned bedding.

Room (Double +Single Bedded 3 pax)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a brown checkered bedspread and a single brown pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls have a patterned wallpaper.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double standard

Desk, free WiFi, individually decorated

Double standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sandhouse Hotel

This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request.
Sandhouse Hotel offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. This Rossnowlagh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Sandhouse Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Rossnowlagh Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, or massages at the spa
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a meeting room, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Steps from Rossnowlagh Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Franciscan Friary
Sandhouse Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Sandhouse Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Seashell Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Glassroom Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Glassroom Restaurant
  • Seashell Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property does not have a front desk.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sandhouse Hotel Hotel
Sandhouse Hotel
Sandhouse Hotel Rossnowlagh
Sandhouse Rossnowlagh
Sandhouse Hotel County Donegal, Ireland - Rossnowlagh
Sandhouse Hotel Rossnowlagh
Sandhouse Hotel Hotel Rossnowlagh

Sandhouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 348 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't fault this hotel in anyway, it was very clean, the food was lovely, the staff were very helpful and very friendly. The location was just perfect. We love this part of Donegal. Ruth and Ian.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a stunning location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, large room, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Perfect location, right on the beach, large rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent food, professional friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I would complain about was the porridge but everything else was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views out to sea were exceptional and being right on the beach for walks is so good..hotel felt a little dated but acceptable none the less..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, great steak, excellent coffee shop across the street. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the beach and tides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randal A

Liked: Amenities
Great staff. Nice restaurant. Rooms clean and comfortable. Great beach area and access
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Fruit juice.cereal. fry. Toast range of breads.loose tea. Staff very attentive. Evening meal was good.good choice.moved room as mum not able for stairs. Had sea view was stunning.room very good and walk in shower excellent.lovely venue will return to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, great view very friendly helpful staff, wound recommended to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
The views across the Atlantic from bedrooms are stunning …excellent food and service !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen

Lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beachfront hotel, clean inside and out. Great food. Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful seaside location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and cosy.

Very good beach hotel suitable for all age groups.Comfortable and cosy.Really nice breakfastand fine dinners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Amenities
Rooms are large, linens lovely, views spectacular. Very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from Sand House is wonderful and we were impressed with the meals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being right on the beach and listening to the waves all night. The food was great and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, good food, good ocean views. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025