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Waterfront Hotel Dungloe is a hotel destination wedding venue in Dungloe, Ireland, hosting 270 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €5,500 (our estimate).

Waterfront Hotel Dungloe

DungloeCounty Donegal, Ireland

Set on the coast in Dungloe, County Donegal, the Waterfront Hotel Dungloe is a sea-view hotel with 49 bedrooms and private grounds for wedding parties.

Guests
270 at dinner
Rooms
49 rooms
Cost
About €5,500for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
BFS

About the venue

Set on the coast in Dungloe, County Donegal, the Waterfront Hotel Dungloe is a sea-view hotel with 49 bedrooms and private grounds for wedding parties.

The hotel holds licensed civil ceremonies on site, seating up to 260 guests for the ceremony and up to 270 for a seated meal in its meeting and banqueting space, with in-house catering, a dance floor and a bar.

Couples can choose indoor or outdoor reception setups, and there is no requirement for exclusive use or a full buyout.

Wedding packages start from EUR 68 per head, and an on-site coordinator works with you from planning through to the day itself.

  • 49 bedrooms, including a Honeymoon Suite with 1 King Bed
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies on site, seating up to 260
  • Seated dining for up to 270 guests in the meeting and banquet space
  • Packages from EUR 68 per head, with in-house catering and a bar on site

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Waterfront Hotel Dungloe cost?
Aisle estimates about €5,500 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
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How many guests does Waterfront Hotel Dungloe hold?
Waterfront Hotel Dungloe holds 270 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Waterfront Hotel Dungloe?
Yes. 49 rooms.
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How do guests get to Waterfront Hotel Dungloe?
Fly into BFS.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
270 guests
Ceremony, seated
260 guests

Staying over

Rooms
49 rooms
Room types
6 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BFS
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold the legal ceremony at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, with seating for up to 260 guests.
How many guests can you seat for the wedding meal?
Up to 270 guests can be seated for dining in the hotel's meeting and banquet space, which also includes dance space.
What does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is per head and starts at EUR 68. For around 80 guests we estimate a food-and-beverage total starting near EUR 5,440; full details are on the hotel's wedding packages page.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No. Neither a full buyout nor exclusive use is required.
Who do we contact about dates?
Patricia Doherty, Events Manager, at events@waterfronthoteldungloe.ie or +353 74 952 2444.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 270 guests

    “Whether you prefer an intimate or larger celebration, seating up to 270 guests, we will help to make your day a truly lasting memory to share as you begin your life together.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Ceremony, seated: 260 guests

    “The Phoenix Lounge provides an intimate venue for up to 50 guests, while the Oak Brook Ballroom accommodates ceremonies with up to 260 guests.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Rooms: 49 rooms

    “Much has changed under Mr Boyle’s ownership and today the Waterfront Hotel, as it is now known, comprises 49 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and 16 spacious suites which will be completed under new ownership, a large bar and restaurant with views of the Atlantic, a spacious function room, the Inis Fitness gym and extensive grounds with car parking and a playground.”
    Read the source for rooms

  • Room types: 6 listed

    “Standard Double Room”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Having your special day at this hotel provides you with exclusive use of our Oak Brook Ballroom.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The Waterfront is the ideal hotel to host your civil ceremony.”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “The Waterfront Hotel is a stylish wedding venue in Donegal, combining excellence in service, hospitality and sumptuous menus.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Phoenix Banqueting Suite or Oak Brook Ballroom with private bar facility”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Price: From €68 per head

    “Ideally located in the heart of the Rosses, sweeping views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Waterfront Hotel offers all inclusive Wedding Packages from €68.00 per person.”
    Read the source for price

  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Having your special day at this hotel provides you with exclusive use of our Oak Brook Ballroom.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: BFS

    “BFS”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Much has changed under Mr Boyle’s ownership and today the Waterfront Hotel, as it is now known, comprises 49 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and 16 spacious suites which will be completed under new ownership, a large bar and restaurant with views of the Atlantic, a spacious function room, the Inis Fitness gym and extensive grounds with car parking and a playground.”
    Read the source for parking

  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Our Accessible Room comes with the following features and facilities:”
    Read the source for step-free access

  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Complete your celebration with a wonderful meal in any one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites that lend an atmosphere of warmth and elegance to your special occasion.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The Oak Brook Ballroom, which can comfortably accommodate 250 guests, is an elegantly decorated room with a private courtyard where you can enjoy an al fresco pre-wedding drinks reception during the summer months.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Dancefloor available”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The Waterfont Hotel is one of the leading 4 star wedding hotels in Donegal thanks to its idyllic location in the heart of the Rosses overlooking Dungloe Bay.”
    Read the source for sea view

  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Use of the private grounds for photography”
    Read the source for private grounds

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our dedicated team offer advice and support to make your wedding day a truly outstanding occasion.”
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About €5,500for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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