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The Iona Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with a full breakfast featuring local flavors before exploring Derry's historic walls, then return to unwind at the welcoming bar

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The Iona Inn in central Derry offers full breakfasts and convenient laundry facilities. Foyleside Shopping Centre and the Instagram-worthy Derry Girls Mural are steps away. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and feedback consistently praises the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Londonderry, The Iona Inn is in the city center and on a river. Millennium Forum and Waterside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Derry City Walls and Derry Girls Mural. Foyleside Shopping Centre and Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Londonderry travel guide
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Map
15 - 19 Spencer Road, Waterside Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 6AA

What's nearby

  • St. Columb\'s Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Walled City
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Derry City Walls showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Derry City Walls
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Millennium Forum showing theater scenes and interior views
    Millennium Forum
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
    Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Foyleside Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Yangtze Express
    10 min walk
  • Ritz bar
    2 min walk
  • The Bentley Bar
    11 min walk
  • Badgers Bar and Restaurant
    12 min walk

About this property

The Iona Inn

Guesthouse near Derry City Walls
Located close to Foyleside Shopping Centre and Derry Girls Mural, The Iona Inn provides laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at The Iona Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • On a river

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Iona Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iona Inn on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $182, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Iona Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Iona Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Iona Inn located?

Located in the heart of Londonderry, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry City Walls, and Millennium Forum. Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and Derry Girls Mural are also within 15 minutes. Londonderry Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Iona Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara J

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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