Joyce's Inishowen

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
Hiking
Pool
Golf
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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The Diamond, Carndonagh, Carndonagh, County Donegal, F93 NX22
  • Place, Drumlee Lough
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Fingers Strand
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 105 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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About the neighborhood

Carndonagh

When you stay at Joyce's Inishowen in Carndonagh, you'll be next to a golf course and 10 minutes by car from Ballyliffin Golf Course. .This golf bed & breakfast is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Drumlee Lough and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Doagh Famine Village.

What's nearby

  • Drumlee Lough - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Five Fingers Strand - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Doagh Famine Village - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Kinnagoe Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 32 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪MacTams - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McGrory's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Joyce's Inishowen

Bed & breakfast in Carndonagh with free parking
Joyce's Inishowen offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Carndonagh bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include an arcade/game room and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests have access to pool and spa facilities (surcharge) at Ballyliffin Lodge, located 6.4 miles (10.3 kilometers) away.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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.

Property is also known as

Joyce's Inishowen Carndonagh

Joyce's Inishowen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed here with work. With the expectation of a bed and a hot shower. After travelling a few hours i arrived around 7pm . Went to have a shower no hot water. Went out to get some food and returned around 9 and again checked the water. Still no hot water. When i went to the bar to query there was some support offered, boiler checked but still no hot water and the offer of a complimentary pint was offered but this was not welcome as i was there on buisiness and just required a hot shower and especially for the following morning before work. The following morning the shower was freezing cold. I had to suffer it and then go to work. I attempted to call later on around 5pm, there was no answer. I phoned the following day and spoke to one of the staff at Joyces and was told the owner would phone back which at this point over a week later i am still waiting. I also wrote to Joyces via hotels.com but didnt recieve a response. I would no recommend this accommodation as the basics of a hot shower were not met and furthermore they did not even have the courtsey to phone back to speak about this
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and the location was perfect. Check-in was easy and communication was smooth. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, 2 king size beds which were very comfy. We have an adult son with special needs and isn't independent, the room was exactly what we needed. Each day we returned to find our beds made up and clean towels. Very clean and the staff very friendly. Just be aware there is no food available at this property but there are tea and coffee available in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated conveniently in the center of town. Restaurant a couple doors down which served dinner until 8, which was good due to our later arrival. Diamond Cafe across the Diamond was great for breakfast. Opens at 8:30 am. Check-in was easy; just got the keys at the bar and the hostess showed us the room. Street parking was easy and free. We based here to explore the northernmost part of Donegal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very comfortable. It was right above the bar and charming street.That was fine until in the wee hours and people gathered outside to socialize before going home - in a way it added to the atmosphere but if sleeping is your main goal bring earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything at the hotel was fine. Nothing extra special, but clean and comfortable. Centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Layla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
To check in we had to make our way through 50 drunk 18 year olds to the bar. Then drag our suitcases up the stairs to reach a small room. When I originally booked through Expedia the property's name was Joyce's Bed and Breakfast, but they serve no food whatsoever. The noisy guests downstairs could be heard from our room and I was afraid of leaving our rental car on the street with all of the drunk people wandering around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ignas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit noisy in the evenings, because boy racers go around in the middle of the town and we could hear all, other then that very good for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maciej

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

Great stay

Over the pub but very quiet room ,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Perfect location and great rooms

Rooms are perfect and big enough! Great location and when we checked in they told me that a local restaurant would be great for a meal. They weren’t wrong as it was a lovely restaurant and great food! All in all a perfect location to visit Inishowen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was great! They accommodated our late arrival. Room was quiet, comfortable, and clean. Parking was easy. Great location in a cute town. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So glad we stayed here

Nicely laid out, fabulously clean and perfectly situated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

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

Top class

Clean, comfortable and quiet. Parking adjacent to premises. Staff very friendly and helpful. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025