Sona Baile, Tower Rd, Pollagh, Achill Island, Dooagh, Ireland
#3 of 4 hotels in Dooagh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 216 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Karen
IrelandThe house was a bit further from the pubs, shops, etc. than expected.
The host was very welcoming, and there was a relaxed atmosphere. The view from the house was beautiful. Breakfast was serve yourself with plenty of choice. There was a nice pot of coffee waiting for us in the morning.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Leonardo
IrelandNothing
Room was comfortable, location was perfect, view was amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ilze
IrelandIt could have been a little warmer, but I really didn't have any issues.
I loved the location and how peaceful the house was the whole time. As a solo traveller safety and peace is important and I felt both while staying in Sona Baile.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Pat
IrelandThe Island and the people, walking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Allen
IrelandNo cooked breakfast
Nice warm comfortable room great location near the coast great owner
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Steven
CanadaA car was parked across the front door entry making it difficult to get in with suitcases.
View and quiet.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Aleksandra
IrelandThe location was good, walking distance to nice food and wild Dooagh beach
Jake and Ger were very welcoming. Lovely and easy going couple.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Sliney
IrelandOn Arrival Jeff was so Friendly He made us feel completely at home If I'm visiting Achill again I definitely would stay at Sona Baile Great location Lovely Scenic Views from the room Would Highly Recommend Sona Baile
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Charline
IrelandA very homely feeling as soon as you step in the B&B. The bed was very comfortable and the location absolutely amazing.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Mcmahon
IrelandJake was an excellent host and the views from his house were fabulous
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
John
IrelandThe Weather
Breakfast was good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Conor
IrelandMore breakfast options
Great location friendly host
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Steve
United StatesEasy location; comfortable room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Elizabeth
IrelandVery friendly host, happy to chat and give tips about where to hear good music, etc. Also provided some really good books and reading material about Achill. Nice relaxed, unfussy atmosphere. Great location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Mateus
IrelandCar Park
Location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Anne
IrelandIt could do with a bit of TLC
The house was located in a good enough location of the village
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Gerard
IrelandAll good
Essay going. Nice venue, very comfortable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Linda
United KingdomCurtains on the window didn’t fully close. Bring an eye mask!
I loved the little welcome chalkboard on arrival. Help yourself breakfast was nice and relaxed. Views amazing!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Henry
United KingdomNice and room and bathroom lovely host Jake. The help yourself breakfast room works well as it creates a relaxed environment with plenty of selection of cereals fruit and spreads.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Terry
IrelandI liked the self sufficiency style and casual approach. Plenty of cereal/bread/cheese/ham juices tea and coffee available for breakfast which we easily arranged ourselves. If you want to bring your own evening meal to heat and eat in the kitchen that’s fine too. The host kindly offered that we take some fruits and the like for our onward journey. The bed mattresses were first class. An honest established which offered a bed in a nice location with little fuss. Would go again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Jake was a great host, and gave tips on where to eat and places to visit. The cold breakfast was ample. My room was very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Aileen
IrelandLate check in but wasn’t really a problem.
Very comfortable room. Breakfast was exactly as described and more than adequate. Our host Jake showed a great interest in our visit and kept in touch with us by text. Excellent value for money!!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Gianluca
MaltaGood breakfast. Great location close to the main sites on Achill.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Patrick
United KingdomA little hard to find the place.
The host was wonderful, he could not do enough for us. He informed us of many great spots on the island.
Stayed in May 2023
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