Reviews of The Driftwood 4 stars
Rosses Point The Driftwood, Sligo, Ireland
#5 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Sligo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 608 B&B reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 6 September 2025
Anthony
Australia68 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely little hotel with a beautiful view. The room was quirky in a lovely way. Very comfortable. Staff were so nice. The restaurant was excellent. Will be back!! Highly recommended
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Christine
Ireland8 reviews10“Comfortable room and friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Lovely stay. Great location and nice room with very comfortable bed. Food was tasty and good value. Would recommend 😊
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Niall
Ireland15 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
While we enjoyed our stay and the food was reasonable, the overall cost was expensive. Room, dinner & breakfast all charged separately. No concession given to guests staying overnight.
The decor in the accommodation part was very tasteful. Enjoyed the Voya products. The location was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Tania
Australia16 reviews10“Beautiful, spacious, clean and quiet.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Loved everything about this stay - the size of the room and the beautiful little touches everywhere! A great shower too! It's in a quiet location with a lovely walk nearby and not far from the town.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Liane
28 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Driftwood is a heavenly place with lovely decorated rooms, the most comfortable beds and a stunning view. We had great breakfasts and tasty dinners in the restaurant, accompanied by a nice wine selection. All the people working there were super friendly. We will defenitely have another stayover in the Driftwood.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Ian
United Kingdom26 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A fan in the room would have been appreciated as it was a very warm day.
Comfortable room and great location.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Steve
Australia24 reviews8.0“Beautiful rooms with great views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Too far away from Sligo
Location was great - bit far out of Sligo though
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Cyril
Ireland23 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Lovely hotel in a beautiful place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room got quite warm during the night ( it was an unseasonably warm day) We opened the skylight in the bathroom and it cooled the room. The bed was very firm. The lovely Voya products in the shower were difficult to use as they didn't fit the holders properly
Beautiful boutique rooms, good amenities. Just upstairs from an excellent restaurant. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Simon
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great food and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Excellent room and location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Louise
Ireland4 reviews8.0“Gorgeous little hotel.restaurant was nice but not spectacular”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Unique, spotless. Beautiful room.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Gavin
Belgium23 reviews9.0“An enjoyable stay in a beautiful part of Ireland. Dinner & breakfast (restaurant) were delicious.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Driftwood is situated in a beautiful area just opposite the water (coast). The hotel is tastefully decorated and the room large and comfortable. We had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were very tasty and good value for money.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
David
United States46 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great restaurant!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Marian
Australia19 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great. Staff were lovely and very welcoming especially the lady at check in. Room was beautiful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking area was full when we arrived. Had to wait until some dinner guests left to get a carpark outside for the night. It wasn’t a real problem as we just had a small overnight case.
Room was beautifully presented. Breakfast very nice.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Gillian
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Lovely situation, room, staff and food!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
restaurant was convivial and felt upmarketly "sea side"! Delicious oysters! Lovely deep pile carpet on the stairs!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Jo
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Even before we arrived I was happy with The Driftwood. Staff were very understanding when a flight delay meant we would not be able to arrive until almost midnight. On arrival we were welcomed without a fuss. Rooms were great, and the next morning brought great views and a good choice of breakfast with good coffee.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Annette
United Kingdom12 reviews4 helpful votes10“Such a special place in a beautiful location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The design is as beautiful as it is thoughtful, with many wonderful and unusual details. The food and drinks were very enjoyable!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Lily
Ireland10 reviews8.0“Quirky, exciting, tasty , fun and relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing that was not great was a very uncomfy bed, spring sticking up, such a shame , a comfy bed is no one on most peoples list
Lovely room with sea view and quirky bath and furniture
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Angela
France123 reviews20 helpful votes9.0“Nice place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Shower blocked. There was a kitchen unit but no crockery or cutlery? Just note, there's no lift so we had to lug our cases up 2 flights of stairs.
Lovely room. Nice decor and great area to explore the surrounding areas.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Vincent
United Kingdom72 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Rosses Point is beautiful, the Driftwood overall was very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was quite small, with nowhere to put toiletries etc.
Great location, fantastic food.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Michael
United States16 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable Quiet Beach Option near Sligo. Easy Public Transport Options on the Water.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
It seems to me that on a busy bank holiday weekend, The Driftwood should have extra staff on board. Servers in the restaurant were also doing check in and check out for the hotel guests. There were times with only one server and no one working the front desk. Given the relatively high prices for the Sligo area, the hotel and restaurant need additional staff on board.
The room was nicely furnished and very comfortable. Breakfast was not included, but the restaurant opens somewhat early. There are not a lot of options for meals in Rosses Point, and The Driftwood's restaurant and bar really provide a nice service in this family beach area.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Moseley
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“This really is a fantastic place, but the breakfast experience needs some attention.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Sorry, but we were underwhelmed with breakfast. Please change the sausages you use!! No offer of fruit juice, sauces or preserves, and no options given for how the eggs are to be cooked. Room 8 is lovely and very well appointed, but on what were unusually hot days, and being at the very top of the building (stairs to negotiate), it was unbearably warm. Opening the windows didn't help as the kitchen extractor fan is directly below, which also filled the room with smells of food being cooked.
Fantastic location, and a great vibe in the restaurant on the nights we ate there. Excellent choice of food in the evening, and it was delicious. Most members of staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was a dream, soooooo comfortable; and the kitchen facility was very handy. Luxurious towels and toiletries. Good parking provision in front of the building. We would love to return.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Jo
United Kingdom33 reviews8.0“Great stay at Rosses Point”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beds quite soft
Wonderful staff and evening meal
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Aisling
United Kingdom1 review10“Cosy, comfortable, friendly hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely cosy hotel, very clean and well designed. Very helpful staff. Paudie even let us use his electric car charger at his house. Delicious reasonably priced food.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Alison
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Very comfortable and homely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Seating outside was low for my meal but the food more than compensated.
Food was exceptional. Room was large, comfortable and quiet. Quality shower.
Stayed in June 2025
