The River House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Riverwalk hostel in Dungloe with free parking

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Front of property
Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Daily full breakfast (EUR 7 per person)
Interior entrance
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

Map
The River House, Gweedore Road, Dungloe
  • Popular LocationDooey Beach22 min drive
  • Popular LocationNarin & Portnoo Golf Club23 min drive
  • AirportDonegal (CFN)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlenveagh National Park27 min drive
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Room options

Hostel Double - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Hostel Twin - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dungloe

Located in Dungloe, The River House - Hostel is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenveagh National Park and Dooey Beach, while St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum and Ardara Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Selkie Sailing and Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Mount Errigal - 20 min drive
  • Dooey Beach - 22 min drive
  • Narin & Portnoo Golf Club - 23 min drive
  • Glenveagh National Park - 27 min drive
  • Narin Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mccafferty’s Bar - 5 min walk
  • Sharkeys Bar - 13 min drive
  • Lobster Pot The - 8 min drive
  • The Stepping Stone Bar and Bank Bistro - 6 min walk
  • Bonners - 14 min drive

About this property

The River House - Hostel

Hostel by the sea
The River House - Hostel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The River House - Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: EUR 7 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

River House Hostel Dungloe, Co. Donegal
River House Dungloe, Co. Donegal
The River House
The River House Hostel
The River House Hostel Dungloe
The River House - Hostel Dungloe
The River House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River House - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The River House - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The River House - Hostel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Selkie Sailing, Dooey Beach, and Bluestack Mountains. Lough Nacung and Gweedore Golf Club are also within 16 mi (25 km).

The River House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good pit stop on Wild Atlantic Way
Good pit stop on the wild Atlantic way. Very receptive to our pet dog. Good local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Léa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING
Everything was amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night, and were upset with ourselves for not booking longer. Such a lovely stay, with restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and easy to find. It located near the ferry where we wanted to take the ferry to Arranmore for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place really is 5 star establishment.
Absolutely fantastic place. Owner/host was brilliant. Very friendly & helpful. Room was extremely well equipped & comfortable. Place is immaculate. It is really much more than a ‘hostel’ Facilities & parking superb. Will love to go back. Thank you Will
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect resting place
Perfect place for us to rest our heads while we took in the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal. Fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over
One night stop over on a two day sightseeing trip. We were both well impressed with our room and shower was excellent with breakfast thrown in! Too top it all the price was right !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019