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    • Who We Are

    Your host, Murray, will ensure you are made welcome to Donegal House Irish Hotel
    - Accommodation, Meals and Bar.

    With 27 guest rooms (all with private ensuite bathroom), magnificent gardens, licensed restaurant and a homely Irish bar, all wrapped in Irish Boyd family history (with a fair dollop of humour!).
    New Motor Home and Caravan Park with brand new facilities opened in September 2015. Powered sites available from November 2015 and non-powered sites available now. Free overnight parking for self-contained motorhomes.
    We know your stay at Donegal House will become a memory recalled with delight many times over. Function Facilities... A unique setting for exceptional conferences, weddings and events - in your own private stone cottage.

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    Location

    Donegal House is close to Kaikoura's unique attractions, with Whale Watch and the town's centre only a few minutes away.

    Kaikoura - famous for whale watching, swimming with dolphins and seals, and many other activities. At Donegal House, you'll find a home away from home, great accommodation in a stunning setting, and the traditional warm hospitality the Irish have always been famous for!

    Clients Say About Us

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    We ate here 20 years ago , and still talk about how good it was. Delighted to see the food is as good as ever. Hopefully get back soon. Greetings from Ireland

    Sean O

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    Great spot so quite ... a bit on the nose to pay the same costs for a powered site if none are available lovely old pub with welcoming staff and Irish charm

    Heather Terry

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    Awesome Irish hospitality. Nothing is a problem. Easy to find. Very comfortable quiet country setting. Good on you Murray and staff.

    Heather Chisnall

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    Great fun place to visit. Friendly atmosphere and good Guinness. Bar tender lady was very friendly and good fun to talk to. You should enjoy it here or it's your own fault

    Bill McElhinney