Reviews of The Waters Edge
The Waters Edge Hotel, Rathmullan, Ireland

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great, comfortable bed, spacious room.
Felt it was more an overpriced Air B+B than a hotel, was not aware that it was self check in until a day before check in so no staff present. The rooms and the restaurant are not connected so no option for breakfast as it wasn't open in the morning. The photos advertised would give the impression that it's all the same facility which is not the case. Carpet in the room c ould also do with a deep clean.
Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThere were no staff in this hotel and the front didn't lock at night.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewRoom was lovely plenty of space and beds were really comfortable
No breakfast available and bar closed after last table in restaurant was served
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt had a proper disabled toilet with the support rails,and was spotless.
No human in reception. I had no signal and hadn't got the instructions for getting into the building. If one of the young ladies from the restaurant hadn't been so helpful I don't know how we would have managed. No breakfast provided but the place recommended was excellent.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is good
Kept awake all night by a constantly running toilet. Window was broken. Tiny room. Ridiculously tiny bath. Expensive for what it was.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRelaxing place to stay. Straightforward check in.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe property was lovely and modern. It was located right by the water and the views were beautiful. The communication from the hotel was excellent and easy to follow. A great stay!
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewView, location
No staff, no lounge, no service, no chairs anywhere, bogwater in toilet, severely-overpriced self-service, misrepresented as a hotel
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was good
No staff, although we had no issues it is always nice to have a meet and greet.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything except water pressure system for shower was not good
Poor shower water pressure
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- Very hand location for Rathmullan with a large car park - Easy check-in process - Fairly comfy bed - Private
- The towel radiator wouldn’t turn off causing the bathroom to become a sauna - Dirty marks all over the carpet - Very bright lights right outside window of room 104 so better curtains/blinds would be beneficial - Lack of breakfast was inconvenient
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExtremely clean, comfortable with stunning views.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat view
No water in room
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation absolutely brilliant.
The bath was comical and the carpets were dirty. It’s very dated. No one to speak to. Shower run hot then cold constantly.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBed was big and comfortable
The shower. Poor pressure with fluctuating temperatures
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood spacious room. Very clean.
No option for breakfast although they recommended Belles restaurant for breakfast and it was excellent.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewvery warm fridges and maybe a fan would be handy
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewView was amazing, room was pleasant and clean and comfortable
No breakfast- this should have been on your website- I only became aware of this after I booked. Had I known I would have just booked a B&B. I had to drive to Milford to get food - as nowhere open in Rathmullan. No Bar at night- closed with restaurant. TV in room did not work. Did not meet any staff whatsoever. To pay 145 euro for a room only I feel was a little bit of a rip off to be honest
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location was excellent and easy walking around the area.
Found the check in a bit frustrating and having no one on desk didn’t help. We were travelling with Family all adults and it would be nice if there was a lounge area that we could have all been together to share a beverage. The rooms due to size prevented that.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location
No staff available. Check in only with key pad. Carpet filthy. No opportunity to have breakfast. Shower ran from scalding hot to freezing cold throughout.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA bit strange as we did not meet or have any contact with any staff. Apart from that, ok
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Restaurant and bar not open ,had to drive to letterkenny to get a meal..carpet in room badly markrd
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAfter checking if breakfast was available we were told yes breakfast available was told lies later denied after telephone conversation And was told bed and breakfast was included in the price
The lies told by staff Would not stay there again