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The Waters Edge

3.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this retreat where nature's sounds drift through open windows, and the nearby promenade offers refreshing exploration opportunities.

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Exterior - The Waters Edge (Rathmullan)
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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Waters Edge (Rathmullan)
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Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Waters Edge (Rathmullan)
The Waters Edge sits near a boardwalk where guests can take scenic walks. The property provides WiFi for staying connected, while the adjacent nature reserve invites peaceful unwinding. Self-parking makes arrival convenient for those driving to this serene getaway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Accessible | Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rathmullan, The Waters Edge is near the beach. Donegal County Museum and Amelia Earhart Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Looking Glass Spa Therapy and Portsalon Golf Club. Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre and Carrigart Riding Stables are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rathmullan travel guide
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Rathmullan, Rathmullan, Donegal

What's nearby

  • The Looking Glass Spa Therapy
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rathmullan Bay Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rathmullan House
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • School of Home Baking
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rathmullan Heritage Centre
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station
    59 min drive
  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Harbour Inn
    48 min drive
  • The Drift Inn
    49 min drive
  • The Travellers Inn
    15 min drive
  • The Coffee Garden
    14 min drive
  • The Coffee Cup
    51 min drive

About this property

The Waters Edge

Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
The Waters Edge provides everything 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 premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waters Edge have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, travel cribs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 of 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waters Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Waters Edge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rathmullan Bay Beach and The Looking Glass Spa Therapy. School of Home Baking and Rathmullan House are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Waters Edge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in Waters Edge. Very clean room with easy check in and very near Rathmullan beach. Would highly recommend this hotel to any visitor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel! Easy check in and out. Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Perfect stay for Rathmullen and surrounding areas

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was quite basic but comfortable ...BUT...did not have any chair/s to sit on; did not have any refrigerator; the restaurant supposedly operating, was closed all the time; there were no staff on premises and Wotif did not respond to messages. A Zombie establishment in a pretty location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this is contactless lodging, we had everything we needed and a spacious room for three. The restaurant downstairs was excellent and convenient. Beautiful area too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shadae

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Quiet and calm

2nd stay here. No staff at all, works through messaging. Both times, it's been clean and we've slept very well. Very quiet hotel. Lovely view of the water. Comfy bed. Kids enjoy it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful water views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JASON

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARBETH

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sviatlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Very relaxing atmosphere. Superb for people with stressful jobs. Room was very clean, bathroom had toiletries. Amazing view from the room. Hassle free check in/out
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Splendid location on the edge of Lough Swilly with view from room across the waters. Room was warm clean and comfortable with adequate space for a two night stay. Rathmullan within walking distance. On site restaurant was good as was breakfast at Belle’s in Rathmullan. Perfect for visit to Fanad lighthouse. More like a room in an Airbnb with no on site hotel reception or public space other than the bar/ restaurant. But check in system worked ok.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in very easy, clean room, lovely location with view of the lough. We didn't try the restaurant but it looked good. The only thing missing was a couple of cups so we could make tea (a kettle and tea bags were provided but no cups).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Absolutely gorgeous setting, we had The Fahan Room and it was just right beside the water. The view was amazing, lovely large window to make the most of the view. Comfy bed and very clean. The bathroom was a little tired but fully functional. It was excellent value for money. Can’t wait to return.
View from our room
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023