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Check in from: | 4:00 pm |
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Check out before: | 11:00 am |
Amenities
Restaurant
Baby-sitting
Lift
Bar
Room service
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McGrorys
Location «McGrorys» is located in Malin. This hotel is located in 6 km from the city center.At the hotel Spend an evening in a nice atmosphere of the bar. You can stop by the restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available on the territory. Ask for more information when checking in. If you travel by car, there’s a free parking zone. Accessibility: there is an elevator/lift. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry, dry cleaning, private check-in and check-out and car rental.Room amenities In the room, for you, there is a shower and a TV. Please note that the listed services may not be available in all the rooms.
Reviews from 
Family traveller
Comment: 12 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
The Beating Heart of Inishowen – A Must-Visit Gem!
If you are looking for the "real" Ireland, look no further than McGrory’s in Culdaff. I recently stayed here, and it is rare to find a place that manages to be a top-tier hotel, an incredible culinary destination, and a legendary music venue all in one.
From the moment you arrive, you feel the "Inishowen warmth." The business where the staff treat you like a regular within an hour of checking in. The Front Bar is the highlight—with its open fire and an authentic feel that you just can't manufacture. Whether you’re stopping in for a quiet pint or catching a spontaneous traditional music session, it’s the kind of place where time slows down.
The hotel is famous for a reason. Their "Backroom" venue is world-renowned for its acoustics and history, having hosted everyone from local legends to international icons. Even if there isn't a ticketed show on, the casual sessions in the Front Bar are pure magic. It’s not just a hotel; it’s a cultural institution.
Make sure you don't skip the dining! The Oyster Catcher Restaurant serves up some of the best food in Donegal—fresh, local, and expertly prepared. Whether you grab a hearty meal in the bar or a more formal dinner in the restaurant, the quality is consistent and delicious. Culdaff itself is a hidden gem, located just moments away from a stunning Blue Flag beach and serving as the perfect base for exploring the dramatic scenery of Malin Head and the Wild Atlantic Way.
If you want a sterile, generic hotel, look elsewhere. But if you want a place with soul, incredible music, and genuine Irish hospitality that you’ll be thinking about long after you leave, McGrory’s is the only place to stay in Inishowen. I’m already planning my next trip back!
From the moment you arrive, you feel the "Inishowen warmth." The business where the staff treat you like a regular within an hour of checking in. The Front Bar is the highlight—with its open fire and an authentic feel that you just can't manufacture. Whether you’re stopping in for a quiet pint or catching a spontaneous traditional music session, it’s the kind of place where time slows down.
The hotel is famous for a reason. Their "Backroom" venue is world-renowned for its acoustics and history, having hosted everyone from local legends to international icons. Even if there isn't a ticketed show on, the casual sessions in the Front Bar are pure magic. It’s not just a hotel; it’s a cultural institution.
Make sure you don't skip the dining! The Oyster Catcher Restaurant serves up some of the best food in Donegal—fresh, local, and expertly prepared. Whether you grab a hearty meal in the bar or a more formal dinner in the restaurant, the quality is consistent and delicious. Culdaff itself is a hidden gem, located just moments away from a stunning Blue Flag beach and serving as the perfect base for exploring the dramatic scenery of Malin Head and the Wild Atlantic Way.
If you want a sterile, generic hotel, look elsewhere. But if you want a place with soul, incredible music, and genuine Irish hospitality that you’ll be thinking about long after you leave, McGrory’s is the only place to stay in Inishowen. I’m already planning my next trip back!
Hotel response
Comment: 22 Jun 2026
Michael, thank you so much for your wonderful review and for capturing the spirit of McGrory's so beautifully. We're delighted to hear that you experienced the warmth, music, food and hospitality that make this corner of Inishowen so special.
It's especially rewarding to know that the Front Bar, the live music, and your dining experience in The Oyster Catcher left such a lasting impression. We take great pride in creating an atmosphere where guests feel at home from the moment they arrive, and your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Culdaff soon for more great music, good food, and a few pints by the fire.
Safe travels until then!
It's especially rewarding to know that the Front Bar, the live music, and your dining experience in The Oyster Catcher left such a lasting impression. We take great pride in creating an atmosphere where guests feel at home from the moment they arrive, and your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team.
Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Culdaff soon for more great music, good food, and a few pints by the fire.
Safe travels until then!
Couple
Comment: 16 Jul 2026
Wonderful hotel
Recently had a lovely 2 night stay at McGrory’s, which was wonderful. The whole place is very homely, with a friendly atmosphere, clean, room serviced daily by the lovely housekeepers, all staff helpful, pleasant and courteous and as a guest who needs to eat gluten free food I was very well catered for with breakfast and dinner. I found the whole stay to be excellent value for money. Parking is across the busy road and there is plenty of space.
Culdaff is an excellent location and the beach is close by. One wee thing is the road noise as it is on the Main Street but we brought ear plugs just in case and we did use them, just a personal preference. Nothing I would complain about. I have visited before and will stay there again.
Culdaff is an excellent location and the beach is close by. One wee thing is the road noise as it is on the Main Street but we brought ear plugs just in case and we did use them, just a personal preference. Nothing I would complain about. I have visited before and will stay there again.
Family traveller
Comment: 9 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Fabulous hotel,Spotlessly clean,food excellent especially breakfast,would highly recommend this hotel,staff very helpful
Fabulous hotel,SPOTLESS,food excellent especially breakfast,food in bar excellent,very friendly and helpfull staff,would highly recommend this hotel and just two minutes from culdaff beach which is amazing.
Hotel response
Comment: 22 Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Fionnuala, for your lovely review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team helped make your visit a memorable one.
It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, especially breakfast, and that our cleanliness standards stood out during your stay. We’re also fortunate to have the beautiful Culdaff Beach just a short stroll away, and we're glad you had the chance to experience it.
We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to McGrory's again soon.
It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, especially breakfast, and that our cleanliness standards stood out during your stay. We’re also fortunate to have the beautiful Culdaff Beach just a short stroll away, and we're glad you had the chance to experience it.
We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to McGrory's again soon.
Couple
Comment: 23 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
very bad
We stayed in mcgrorys last week at breakfast first morning no juice no cerial haphazard start my wife got 2susages and eggs i got full irish my wife said the susages are going off and i agreed the so called chef came to our table and tasted a bit and declared that they were TOO FRESH OR UNDERCOOKED i never heard anthing like itin allour travels plus NO APOLOGY. No wifi in rooms No tv get wifi at reception only nobody seems to care when we told receptonist a grunt and shurged her sholders as tough luck NO MANAGEMENT. The lady that served breakfast on tuesday 19th knew how to treat people and is manager material.Allthe staff are plesent and friendly but no training in hospitality. WE WILL NEVER STAY THERE AGAIN .PS Put some chicken in chicken curry not 8%chicken and 82% veg and put sone crab in crab cakes but i think every is bought in ready cooked
Hotel response
Comment: 22 Jun 2026
Joe, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. The issues you have raised regarding breakfast, the quality of the food served, and the response you received from our team is not the standard of service we strive to provide.
Regarding the Wi-Fi, while we do provide complimentary internet access throughout the hotel, we are located in a remote part of Inishowen and, on occasion, connectivity can be affected by factors beyond our control. We appreciate that this can be frustrating and apologise for any inconvenience caused during your stay.
We appreciate your kind comments about the breakfast team member who looked after you on Tuesday and will ensure your feedback is passed on to her.
Your comments have been shared with management for review.
We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. The issues you have raised regarding breakfast, the quality of the food served, and the response you received from our team is not the standard of service we strive to provide.
Regarding the Wi-Fi, while we do provide complimentary internet access throughout the hotel, we are located in a remote part of Inishowen and, on occasion, connectivity can be affected by factors beyond our control. We appreciate that this can be frustrating and apologise for any inconvenience caused during your stay.
We appreciate your kind comments about the breakfast team member who looked after you on Tuesday and will ensure your feedback is passed on to her.
Your comments have been shared with management for review.
Business traveller
Comment: 12 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Amazing experience
Amazing experience from start to finish! The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and extremely comfortable. The staff were professional, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed.
The room was spacious, well organised, and had everything necessary for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was excellent, with great quality food and plenty of options.
The atmosphere of the hotel is warm and relaxing, and the attention to detail really makes a difference. I would definitely recommend this hotel and I look forward to staying here again in the future!
The room was spacious, well organised, and had everything necessary for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was excellent, with great quality food and plenty of options.
The atmosphere of the hotel is warm and relaxing, and the attention to detail really makes a difference. I would definitely recommend this hotel and I look forward to staying here again in the future!
Hotel response
Comment: 18 May 2026
Thank you so much, Clarissa, for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the comfort, atmosphere and attention to detail throughout the hotel. Your kind words about the team and breakfast mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon to McGrory's Hotel.
Excellent location
McGrory's Hotel, Culdaff, Ireland|0.1 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
4:00 pm
Check out before:
11:00 am
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