Waiting on Shore
Waiting on Shore, R291, Rosses Upper, County Sligo, Ireland- Memorial
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Sustainable Bed and Breakfast with Stunning Sea Views
Luxurious Amenities
The Driftwood offers soundproof units equipped with flat-screen TVs and streaming services. Guests can indulge in chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. Each unit features cozy bed linen and fluffy towels for ultimate comfort.
Delightful Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the coffee shop and bar. The culinary experience at The Driftwood is sure to satisfy every palate.
Convenient Location
Situated just 1.4 km from Rosses Point Beach and within close proximity to popular attractions like Yeats Memorial Building and Sligo Abbey, The Driftwood provides the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Sligo. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Great location and views. Great food quickly cooked and prepared with locally sourced options. Styled to the theme. A lovely place to stop, eat and rest.
The room was fantastic, with more than enough size and amenities for 2 persons. It was tastefully decorated and we felt immediately at home. The location is just outside Sligo, with fantastic views of the sea from the front windows of the restaurant. The staff upon arrival, at dinner and throughout our stay were more than exceptional; they are a credit to the business. The on-site restaurant offers great food, so you have all you need in-house if you arrive and just want to settle in for the evening. I would love to visit again one day.
Style, location, happy staff
Bed a little hard. Ridiculous snail dish to serve main course fish dish in, meaning 12 teaspoon mouthfuls. You had to be there!!
Alloggio molto bello e curato
Perfekte Location für den Norden.
Welcoming staff, absolutely gorgeous room, delicious dinner and breakfast. Just amazing, really very relaxing. My sister and I loved The Driftwood & will revisit.
Nothing we did not like, it was all perfect!
The view from the bedroom window was excellent.
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La décoration de la chambre ... magnifique ! La baignoire...
Un rideau plus occultant
Une très belle surprise. Un hôtel de charme, au calme ou plutot une maison. Une chambre joliment décorée avec une jolie vue mer. Un accueil agréable et une bonne table. Nous avions réservé une table vue mer et nous avons passé une très bonne soirée.
Nous avions la chambre 4 qui se trouve au dessus du couloir de l'entrée et chaque fois qu'un client rentre ou sort du pub/restaurant la porte claque.
Lovely decor in bedroom / en-suite. The accommodation was clean bed very comfortable
Nothing
Very quirky and stylish. Loved it. Food was amazing!
Nothing.
Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet Großzügige Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal Das zugehörige Restaurant ist super lecker
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Room was superb. Fabulous view of the sea. Beautifully furnished with tea and coffee facilities also. Lovely experience and would return.
Sustained loud banging noise at about 5 a.m. like someone trying to break into the premises - went on for about 5 minutes. Woke me up
Nice position
Room too small for two suitcases.
Such a great place to stay and dine! The staff were so friendly and helpful We were delighted with our bedroom which was so cute and great value. Nice touches in the bedroom and en-suite with a very comfortable bed We ate in the restaurant- excellent! I would have no hesitation in recommending The Driftwood
Couldn’t complain about anything!
Fabulous stay- we loved it
Zimmer sehr speziell eingerichtet, toller Stil, kleines Haus mit Blick auf Meer, Qualität im Restaurant hervorragend,
Sehr gutes Frühstück aber nur gegen Aufpreis und à la carte, Dame an der Rezeption etwas unmotiviert
Room was quirky
First impressions from the street not good. Nowhere inside to relax & lounge around
The Driftwood is one of the nicest places I've stayed The rooms were beautiful and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. We had a great night's sleep. Breakfast was delicious with plenty to choose from. Staff were extremely helpful going out of their way to help. I would highly recommend a stay .
Excellent rooms, all freshly decorated to a contemporary design. Great food in the restaurant, and the decor on the back with green velvet banquettes is especially nice.
Rooms are quite expensive so not to include breakfast felt a bit unreasonable.
Staff, location, view are fantastic. Lovely cleaner. very hospitable - very accommodating/patient/reasonable/flexible with my large and sometimes chaotic family
The wine they have is great - especially the Pet Nat - the service is outstanding - they could always keep reviewing the food offering
Posizione e camere appena rinnovate con gusto
Absolutely amazing, the decoration the style, the quality, the views, the restaurant was brilliant. The staff was extremely friendly and professional. I really haven't got anything to fault it. I will definitely be visiting again.
This question does not apply in this case.
Great seaside location. Perfect and copious dining and breakfast choices. Perfect for a short stay. All good.
Nothing. It's just ideal.
Klasse Lage.
Alles etwas spartanisch.
Great location. Nice room. Lovely dinner in the restaurant.
The location is stunning. The food was good.
Dusty surfaces in the room. A bath with no grip rails to use for anyone who may need them.
We liked the location and the uniqueness of the hotel.
Nothing
Tutto perfetto: camera ampia, pulita, ordinata, kit colazione, kit bagno, letto comodo
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Es ist außergewöhnlich! Die Einrichtung, dass Ambiente.... Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Das Abendessen war auch der Hammer! Wenn möglich reservieren, ist sehr gut besucht!
Einzig, dass wir nur eine Nacht dort hier hatten!
The rooms are very comfortable and what a view! I would gladly come back here :)
Nothing
Beautiful hotel and restaurant. Dinner was lovely! Probably the best we had in Ireland. The staff very welcoming. Lovely furniture and decorations.
The room was a bit small and stuffy.
Guter, schöner und moderner Styl, Parkplatz gratis, breites und bequemes Bett, Nespresso Kaffeemaschine mit Teekocher im Zimmer, Fenster konnte ganz geöffnet werden zum Lüften, Personal sehr freundlich, gutes Angebot an Speisen, Frühstück mit div.a la Carte Menus erhältlich.
Kein Duschvorhang bei dieser Duschkonstruktion. Warm- / Kaltwasser kann nicht eingestellt werden ohne dass man schon unter der Dusche steht. Dieser negative Punkt kann ohne grosse Kosten behoben, korrigiert werden.
The bed was extremely comfortable. The restaurant was delicious for both breakfast and dinner. The location was beautiful. Definitely willstay here again.
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Besonders schön war die geschmackvolle Einrichtung, sowohl im Restaurant als auch im Zimmer ist alles mit Liebe zum Detail sehr stimmig gestaltet. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Essen im Restaurant war sehr gut und der Service war bestens organisiert. Auch das Frühstücksangebot war sehr ansprechend. Die Lage ist top für vielfältige Unternehmungen.
Room was clean and comfortable the views were beautiful and it was good value for money
The food in the restaurant was very disappointing. I had chowder but could find no fish in it. Service was very bad.
Staff and location
Nothing
The room was beautiful, cozy, romantic. The bed was comfortable. The view from the window was lovely. We ate at the restaurant: great service, food and atmosphere.
Location excellent.
Just that it was very hot in the rooms, no fault of hotel but hard to sleep.
Unique tasteful interiors, lyric on radio
Monkfish dinner - too much cheese
Has a great style and is in a brilliant location
Room smelt abit musty, pillows on bed weren’t great, On our last evening the staff rushed to close up downstairs, no warning and no last call, even though we were residents, then later came down to get something from the car and they were still about watching the World Cup. Coffee from machine in room tasted odd.
Fabulous spot. The decor and atmosphere is really cool. Loved the vibe. Staff were really lovely. Bed was so comfy!
Only wish it hadn't been booked up for the following night!
The staff were amazing, so so friendly!! Our room was just the best room I think I have ever stayed in! The decor was beautiful! And we had breakfast and dinner there and both were delicious 😋
From the moment we checked in, our stay was so lovely. We were delighted that we had been upgraded to a beautiful sea-view room, which made our visit even more special. We enjoyed both lunch and dinner in the restaurant, where the stunning views and relaxed atmosphere created a truly memorable dining experience. The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our stay, adding a personal touch that made all the difference. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment - we will be back!
Faultless.
This place has been beautifully attended to, with quirky and considerate design. Beds super comfy, good showers (if a bit confusing!), great views, great food, lovely smells and sounds and textures. Beach around the corner and conscience store and ice cream down the street. Staff were all friendly.
Wifi was terrible! Dinner on the first night was tasty but they were very busy so needed more staff in, it was quite slow.
Nice decoration of the room I was staying in, good location and easy acess to Sligo.
So much could have been better. I stayed in Room 8, which is set apart up a narrow flight of stairs, almost like an attic room. It was incredibly hot, with no view and a slanting ceiling, which made the space feel uncomfortable. The bathroom was strangely designed, with the shower controls positioned behind the sliding door. This made it difficult to use the shower without first being hit by an unregulated spray of water. There was no handheld shower attachment, only a fixed overhead shower and no shower caps were provided. In my view, this room should not have been released for use during warm weather.
Lovely room. Friendly staff.
Would have liked a small fridge in room. Restaurant food ok but not wonderful.
The vibe, the decor, the view…chef’s kiss
Hard to figure out to get in. I didn’t realise you go through the restaurant.
Fabulous location.
We had an extremely relaxing stay in a large comfortable room with a touch of quirkiness and a lovely view over the water. Parking was easy and close (although parking right out the front of the hotel generally wasn't possible). A nice, short coastal walk starts directly outside the hotel.
You had to pay extra for breakfast (in the hotel restaurant) and the quality was inconsistent. As stated in relation to what we liked, the location was great for relaxation. However, most "tourist attractions" are outside Rosses Point itself and dining options in Rosses Point are limited, so, while it is a good base, you need to have a car. We found that parking in Sligo Town itself when we drove in was a bit of a nightmare.
Love the interior design. It's relaxed and homely but with hotel professionalism.
It's so hard to book because it's always booked out! If they expanded though it wouldn't have the same relaxed feel. 😊
Nice meals from the restaurant.
We loved our stay at the driftwood! Beautiful rooms & great staff 😊
Sea view room.
The room was small. There was a bath in the bedroom.
Location
Nothing to report
Absolutely gorgeous property. We loved it.
Beautiful location and spotless room.
The attitude of the girl that checked us in and served us breakfast while we were there was not a pleasant person. She was sharp and snappy. A shame as everything else was amazing.
The Driftwood is a fantastic little hotel. Very clean and comfortable with beautiful sea views . Food is very good in the restaurant , which is open to hotel residents and the public. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
De ligging, de rust en het eten in het restaurant. Een prima kamer met een relexte huiskamer
The food was delicious The staff were great Good location Room was fabulous
For the price we feel breakfast should be included
Food is good. Bedroom good. Great location.
Sticky bathroom floor, no itemised bill on checking out.
Beautiful rooms and very friendly staff. Food was very good and good value.
Nothing really. The exterior was maybe a bit plain but the rooms and the bar restaurant are lovely.
The atmosphere. The furnishings, the comfort and overall style of the place made it welcoming and cozy. I absolutely loved it!
Nothing!!
I was made to feel very welcome by all the wonderful staff and my room was superb 👌
Nothing.
The wonderful smell and the music as you walked into the room wonderful. Comfortable very large bed. View over Oyster Island was exceptional. Wonderful food.
Needed a bin in the bathroom
La chambre et l’emplacement
Atmosphère du restaurant
Bellissimo
Nulla
Matratze komplett durchgelegen
Groovy clean comfortable room and friendly peeps. Restaurant breakfast and dinner were good!
The Driftwood is one of those places that leaves an imprint, you know you’ve stayed somewhere authentic!
The room was spacious, warm and comfortable and the bed and linen were first class. Loved the radio playing lyric fm in the room. Shower n towels excellent too and beautiful voya products.
Nothing.
STAFF- LOCATION - MUSIC PLAYING IN ROOM WHEN FIRST ARRIVED- FOOD - just an overall JOY of a stay
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Cleanliness
8.44/10Generally clean and tidy, but minor issues noted with smells and noise.
Service
9.41/10Staff were warm and welcoming, providing excellent service overall.
Location
9.95/10Beautiful location with great views, and convenient for local attractions.
Room Quality
9.4/10Comfortable and stylish rooms, received positive mentions in multiple reviews.
Amenities
8.93/10Great amenities including a restaurant and well-decorated common areas.
Value for Money
8.39/10Fair pricing for the quality provided, but some minor issues reported.
Food and Beverage
9.44/10Food was frequently described as delicious, enhancing the overall stay.
Overall Experience
9.61/10Overall stay was highly enjoyable with plans to return.