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Fin McCool Surf Lodge

Rossnowlagh Beach, Rossnowlagh, Ireland
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Derry, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A group of 10 girls all went up for a weekends craic and to take on the challenge of surfing! With a bit of patience from our fab instructor we all managed to stand up on the boards (for all of about 3seconds)! Perfect location for shaking of the hangover as it's a mere stumble to the beach. Bedrooms were... More

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Cork, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A group of 11 of us went up for a long weekend and had a brilliant time. The rooms, bathrooms and kitchen were very tidy. The breakfast was very sufficient. It turned out that we pretty much had the hostel to ourselves for nearly the whole wknd too which was great. There's a few bars locally, and there's restaurants in... More

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Londonderry
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Stay for the weekend with a group of 10, the staff where great craic and very helpful, the room where very clean and spacious. Along with amazing views and very good size kitchen and living room. Its great value for money and I definitely plan on returning in the future!

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great location, really nice view. The lodge was a perfect fit for the group of 10 for a fun weekend away. The staff were really nice and helpful. While here my group went surfing and boarding boarding and all equipment provided was brilliant, and our surf instructor was very helpful during the lessons. I would definitely recommend this place to... More

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I stayed with a group of 10 for the weekend and had such great craic! Surf Lodge is perfectly located by Rossnowlagh beach with fabulous views of the sea. We had so much fun surfing and bodyboarding over the weekend with good quality equipment provided. Rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen and communal area allowed for... More

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

The location is beautiful, right on the beach. The surf was great fun. The instructors were very helpful during the surf lessons. The accommodation was good but if you feel the cold bring blankets! The toilets were in bad repair. They were very damp. Mould and damp was visible on the walls. Also, the showers were not draining correctly. If... More

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NorthernFins, Owner at Fin McCool Surf Lodge, responded to this review
17 November 2012

Hi there, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Rossnowlagh and your surfing lessons but I would like to seek to re-assure you on your criticisms of the Lodge. We only recently became massively busy through the winter months. Our bathroom facilities were not used to this volume in the winter and we have discovered that the ventilation will have to... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I stayed at the surf lodge with a bunch of friends in June. This is an excellent hostel in a perfect location just behind the sand dunes near the fantastic beach. The service from the staff was excellent and the rooms clean and tidy. Would highly reccommend a stay there. There are some great bars nearby, one at the hotel... More

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

Myself and the girlfriend had a great time. The owner was extremely nice and always around to help out. They rent surf equipment and its very good for beginners, plus they were catering for families as well as us adults. There is a good shop but mainly loved the cafe which I was told was new plus a nice place... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

After staying here on a surf trip last year, it's now the first port of call when going north-west. The hostel itself is clean and cosy, with a good kitchen always stocked with the essentials free of charge. The beds are pretty comfy and the dorm rooms are spacious. The communal room has heaps of surf magazines, dvds and games... More

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Management response:
8 July 2012

Thanks very much for the kind review. Can't wait to welcome you up here again. Regards Neil More

sacramento
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This was by far the highlight of our trip. We spent 3 days here and each day was better than the last. We were here early April so it was a bit cold (it hailed on us our first day in the water) but it was no big deal. The surf was perfect for us, Rossnowlagh put on a show,... More

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NorthernFins, Owner at Fin McCool Surf Lodge, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Hi Guys, Thanks so much for your lovely review (and artful decoration of our Guest Book). It was a pleasure having ye and look forward to our paths crossing some time in the future. Good luck with the Surfing. Neil B More

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Also Known As:
Fin McCool Surf Lodge Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, Ireland
Address: Rossnowlagh Beach, Rossnowlagh, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Ulster > County Donegal > Rossnowlagh
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Rossnowlagh
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Fin McCool Surf Lodge is located 5 metres from the famous sands of 2 km long Rossnowlagh Beach. It offers both dorm and double rooms and has a surf school and surf shop right next door. Located close by are 3 restaurants, 3 pubs, a cafe and a general store. ... more   less 
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