The Waters Edge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rathmullan with free parking

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, travel cot, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard Triple Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Premier Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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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
  • Derry City Walls - 51 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 57 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 52 min drive
  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Bar and Restaurant, Ramelton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Oscars - ‬61 min drive

About this property

The Waters Edge

Hotel near a boardwalk
The Waters Edge provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Waters Edge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, travel cots and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Heating

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 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waters Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waters Edge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waters Edge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waters Edge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waters Edge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Looking Glass Spa Therapy, School of Home Baking and Rathmullan House. Rathmullan Heritage Centre is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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The Waters Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Closeness to the water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

The property is fine. There is no internet and while the on
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Pretty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

This place was Amazing 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Loves our stay self check-in was so easy. Bar & Restaurant on site was added bonus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

cracking place in a cracking location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Beautiful water views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

all good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Although I wouldn't call this a 'hotel' I did have a very nice stay here. There was no front desk help but check in was very easy as it was detailed nicely in the messages prior to arriving. The room was great and had a wonderful view out over the water. The restaurant was also great and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

Wonderful self check in , extremely clean , but the breath taking view was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely view from bedroom over Lough Swilly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Comfortable and clean would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Beautiful setting. Comfortable room. Service in the bar/restaurant was fantastic. Room was clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Clean, warm, cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely accommodation right at the waters edge. Hassle free check in and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed there for a wedding close by. Excellent by all accounts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Lakeside view was lovely. No reception desk but virtual check in was seamless
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

Beautiful sea view comfortable bed & relaxing night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

Fantastic place to stay...very smooth self check in..only downfall is no breakfast option,close to some beautiful wee bars and a shop..right on lough Swilly...wee ate at the restaraunt..although it didnt serve alcohol but my partner was able to get their local ale as they havent got their drink licence yet. the scenery was out of this world looking right onto the lough..will definitely be staying again very soon 😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023