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The Iona Inn

2.0 star property
Guest house near Foyleside Shopping Centre in Londonderry

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Reception
Capsule
Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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15 - 19 Spencer Road, Waterside Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 6AA
  • Place, Derry City Walls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Forum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Londonderry

City center stay.You'll find Foyleside Shopping Centre and Derry City Walls within a 15-minute walk of this Londonderry guesthouse. Millennium Forum and Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Foyleside Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derry City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Forum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peace Bridge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 7 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Yangtze Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bentley Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ritz bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bennigans Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Iona Inn

Guest house near Foyleside Shopping Centre in Londonderry
As a guest of The Iona Inn, you'll find laundry facilities and a porter. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Londonderry guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Iona Inn offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Iona Inn to the airport?

The Iona Inn is 8.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iona Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iona Inn on Jun 12, 2026 start from $159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Iona Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Iona Inn.

How close is The Iona Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.3 mi (26-min drive) from Lisfannon Strand and 13 mi (29-min drive) from Buncrana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Iona Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Iona Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Iona Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Star Amusements (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Iona Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Iona Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Iona Inn have a pool?

The Iona Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Iona Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Iona Inn to downtown Londonderry?

The Iona Inn is 0.6 mi away from Londonderry.

The Iona Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place. Easy to get to. Very happy I stayed here and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Friendly staff. Firm mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent information about Derry on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were made to feel very welcome when we arrived. The ladies that helped us were wonderful and our breakfast was delicious. We would recommend staying here to anyone we knew that was visiting Derry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good friendly staff room or clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was handy for out walking tours of Londonderry but very noisy and we had disrupted nights. The walls are thin and there was a very noisy group in the hotel waking us up after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

AMANDA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was decent. Not a bad walk into the city. The shower had not been cleaned very well. Covered in hair. Breakfast was very good- Belle was very kind, friendly, and thoughtful when it came to making breakfast for our small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great spot, bit uncomfortable

We made the reservation within 5 minutes of showing up so it is quite understandable that no one would be here. The owner had made plans for this ahead of time so I believe this happens often. Absolutely no issue as she was able to confirm our reservation and give codes thru the intercom at the door. As to the hotel, location is amazing for sightseeing and eateries, however a bit noisy with the windows opened as it is between busy streets. Once we closed the windows, WOW what a difference. Very little noise, I want these windows in my house. The beds were not much better than box springs on flat platforms, could be so much better
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A brilliant place to stay, would highly recommend

A lovely family run B & B, very friendly and obliging, and a great welcome in the pub next door (also part of family)..we'll definitely be returning!!!... Aisling and Carmel. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in the West

A warm welcome from Tonya the host - a comfy bed and great location for this hotel. Great breakfast started the day off well PROS: Warm welcome, great breakfasts, clean comfy beds and ideal location CONS: Slightly dated room interiors and furniture, bedding in hallways and road can be noisy if a light sleeper(Im not)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect spot for a family

Lovely clean spacious family room that had everything we needed. Plenty of space for our family of 5, nothing was any trouble to the host and she was very warm and welcoming. She gave us some suggestions for places for dinner which were great. Handy to have the wee prepay carpark just round the bend. Breakfast was beautiful and freshly served. Thanks so much, will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Great for short break

Rooms where clean and adequate for our overnight. Breakfast was great with a choice of a ulster fry or continental breakfast. Great spot for walking distance to the centre aprox 10/15 min walk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved being so close to the city Centre!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely handy position and Tonya is super friendly. Lovely bar next door too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iona

Nice clean B&B . Very helpful staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Welcoming and friendly staff. Central to everything. Breakfast great. Value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for exploring the city centre, comfortable rooms and a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location to city center and good breakfast too. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostal viejo, cerca del centro. Desayuno de 10

Muy buena localización para visitar la ciudad. El personal es muy amable y el desayuno fabuloso. Te lo preparan en el momento según lo que pidas (dentro de lo que es un desayuno irlandés y/o continental). Es como un hostal. Está bastante viejo (sobre todo el cuarto de baño, que necesita una reforma urgente). No nos gustó nada entrar y encontrarnos en los sofás de recepción con clientes descalzos. No tiene ascensor ni parking. Casi 100 euros por un hostal es una pasada.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour agréable.

Nous n'étions que de passage à Londonderry. Juste une nuit dans cet hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Friendly staff, good location and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were excellent. Couldn't do enough to make our stay good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice b&b with friendly staff and a good breakfast. It's on a busy road so rooms at the front are a bit noisy. 10-15 minute walk into town and bus statipn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019