Located in Holyhead, The Boathouse Hotel is on the waterfront, a 4-minute walk from Newry Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Holyhead Maritime Museum. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Breakwater Country Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Holyhead Harbour.
What's nearby
Newry Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Holyhead Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Breakwater Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
St Cybi's Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Holyhead Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Holyhead Station - 9 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 135 min drive
Restaurants
REUBENS cafe and coffee - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Inn At The Bay - 8 min drive
The Hive - 18 min walk
Cambria Inn - 11 min walk
About this property
The Boathouse Hotel
The Boathouse Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
The Boathouse Hotel has a restaurant on site.
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.50 per person
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Books
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Family friendly
Children's games
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the waterfront
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.50 per person
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property is also known as
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The Boathouse Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 307 reviews
10 - Excellent
116
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 307 reviews
8 - Good
102
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 307 reviews
6 - Okay
49
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 307 reviews
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 307 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian
Mar 6, 2026
Clean rooms staff was great
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and comfortable tbe staff were amazing so friendly and helpful in all ways. The food was varied and excellent i would recommend this hotel .thank you for making our visit memorable xx
Perfect for us . We couldn’t check in before 10pm they left a key for us the room was spotless and lovely and warm we left early never met anyone very surreal but for us perfect
Happy with our stay .. clean and fresh beds .. lovely view .. car park available .. nice staff .. didn’t eat here so can’t comment but looked nice from what I saw
Perfect location for ferry crossings. Small, quaint, safe & quiet hotel with wonderful , attentive staff. Food was excellent, home cooked. Right in the water with beautiful view of harbor.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Peter
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stag were friendly , but the hotel itself felt very tired
Clearly the folks here are working hard to bring this lovely old inn back to life. A few kinks to be worked out, but we enjoyed our night there. The food in restaurant was very good, if a bit limited on item availability.