About Us

The Waterfront Hotel, Dungloe.

The hotel, formerly known as the Óstan na Rossan, holds many dear memories for locals and visitors alike. Through the years, the hotel has served as a central meeting point for locals and holiday makers during their trips to the region.

The Óstan closed during the economic downturn and, except for a brief attempt to restart, remained shuttered until the summer of 2015.

The hotel was renamed the Waterfront Hotel as a tribute to the lovely sea views and close proximity to Dungloe Bay. The anchor was chosen as the logo to honour the importance of fishing and seafaring that is in the DNA of the people in the region. 

A renovation team was assembled led by the same design studio that completed the 5 star Lough Eske Castle Hotel. With the help of dozens of local tradesmen, the electrical, plumbing, heating, floors, windows and plastering were all replaced. A walk out garden was added to the function room. The lobby is filled with natural light from skylights. All rooms feature flat screen TV'S, the finest Irish sourced beds and linens and elegant showers with hand-sprays are just a few of the many changes you will find at the Waterfront.

Please consider the Waterfront Hotel as your home base when exploring the Rosses, one of Ireland's most scenic regions, or just stop by for meal or a pint and enjoy the hospitality of the Waterfront hotel.

Our team will make sure your stay or visit will meet all expectations!