Exploring a Decaying Abandoned Seaside Hotel in Ireland

In this video, we explore an abandoned seaside hotel with everything left inside, closed five years ago. Deterioration has caused water allowed into the building, progressing decay to an apocalyptic appearance!
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[@cathypidgeon9885]

I spent the night before I got married in this hotel. Unbelievable to see it looking like this now. But also strangely hauntingly beautiful too. I remember falling asleep with the curtains open so I could see and hear the sea.

[@schubika6066]

What’s the name of the hotel?

[@Urbandoned]

It must be tragic seeing a memorable building for you in this state. Can only imagine evenings spend hear with the sea roaring outside!

[@MrJoecool9999]

@@schubika6066 Ostan Gaoth Dobhair.....!

[@derektrotter4287]

What state is the marriage in?

[@sinto1987.]

Your like 80 years old ?

[@Pattbonn47]

This is from my family's home area, Gaoth Dobhair. Beautiful area of the world. I'll be buried next to my dad one day with a direct view of that Mountain, Errigal. Thanks for highlighting this place lads. subbed. I was in that hotel many times as a child.

[@dazzyboy33]

The hotel has been bought by a Dublin based consortium just recently in 2021. So hopefully will be brought back from the brink. Attended 3 weddings there the views and the beach alone is worth the investment

[@sonjadenver7356]

Wondered it be a hotel or apartment s

[@robotsonmars1989]

Tbh its a supposed €15 million investment in 2 hotels in the area. It will take every penny of that to get this close to useable. Probably be levelled and a construction built in modern materials..

[@megataurus7779]

Looks like nothing will happen

[@ChristineHerrington-cv1kg]

It needs bottoming totally clearing and start a new build , it's such a shame it was left to rot , but it's in a prime location so I think it will regain it's popularity. Which part of Ireland is it ?

[@talideon]

​@@ChristineHerrington-cv1kgDonegal.

[@janeneeeee]

5 years ago, I visited this particular part of the county with my family, we came upon this hotel by chance and it was incredible seeing the exterior up close, we didnt go in but it was so haunting and beautiful. such a shame. beautiful location and architecture. it randomly resurfaced in my mind and now i can't stop thinking about it

[@patriciapress7417]

Stayed there twice as a child,once when it first opened and can still remember the red tartan carpet all through the hotel! It was a beautiful hotel in its day. Great video sad and haunting

[@nightrunk]

We're is this hotel at & what. Was it called?

[@maxthecat14]

I loved the bedrooms with the ferns growing. I love ferns anyway, but to see them growing like that showins the amazing persistance of nature.

[@davem9445]

I have followed your vids for a long long time. But this has to be one of your best ever coverages and most colourful I have viewed. I'm from Ireland and the Atlantic can throw the worst and best at you. I do think this hotel is beyond saving. Guys keep up the good work. I'm an avid admirer. You are not trophy hunters but modern day archaeologists without the shovel, trowel and brush. But the Camera Lens is your tool of choice.....well done.

[@Urbandoned]

This means a massive deal! It's brilliant to read that despite the high amount of videos we've made, we are still producing what you would consider our bets to date. Makes us very enthusiastic to continue for a long time :)

[@VillaDan]

The hotel has been bought and is getting revamped

[@Corfine]

the best and worst at you sea well said

[@acde9355]

This hotel did locate in a wonderful coast and I think it is still worthy for a refurbishment.

[@gerardking4333]

A man once said, "If you got a flat roof it's gonna leak", no truer words!

[@bobbryden2985]

Seeing the comparison photos was amazing really gives it context for the harsh reality of the decay. An amazing explore.

[@jonbryant9352]

One of the best vids so far guys. Love how it's being reclaimed by nature but very sad to see the decay. Amazing as it is. 👍👍

[@maggiemcmac8273]

STUNNING photography of some of those rooms. Ireland is so beautiful and that site is extraordinary. I hope someone is able to reclaim the property. Thanks!

[@WillVenusASMR]

17:41 that decay is insane!! The before shots, contrasting with your film is beyond words…

[@Urbandoned]

Thank you! It was unbelievable.

[@kaymorrice8141]

Yeah i liked the before & after shots too!

[@rontanser9369]

Thanks guys that was incredibly interesting to see how nature in such a short time can take all those rooms over with the foliage, but it looks like the building was built of concrete possibly and definitely the worst thing that could’ve built it with was a flat roof on an exposed place like that it must’ve cost an absolute fortune in heating with those large windows but that was a typical 1970s look

[@danieldoherty8009]

It's sad to see such a beautiful place just slip away, with all its memories.

[@silverkitty2503]

change is beautiful too ....:)

[@davidmg1925]

Such an utter waste of resources and materials.

[@jonprice3342]

This would make for a perfect filming location for HBO's #TheLastofUs. If you've seen the videogame, you'll know what I'm talking about but if you haven't it's basically about infected people living in a post apocalyptic world. It would cost the production team thousands to recreate the look and style that this hotel offers and yet it's here in its untamed natural beauty. Thanks for taking the time to film and sharing your experience with us.

[@frasermathers2287]

Wow lads what a video. Stunning choice of location, but for me the level of decay and the property's prior use as a hotel and its slow return back to nature made it outstanding choice for your video. Your captured video footage fully highlighted the transformation from its past to the present and also gave us a glimpse of its future if its not restored. Outstanding work guys and thanks for letting us join you on your travels!

[@Urbandoned]

No problem, happy that you enjoyed the video. We aim to showcase the transformative decline of buildings like this so it's always nice to hear it worked out

[@leepaul587]

Very well said brother

[@noelmccomb7577]

Was here as a kid and years later my wife stayed and danced here. Well done, so many memories.

[@urbanexplorationireland]

Amazing location and you did really well in how you've documented it all. Great job.

[@Urbandoned]

Appreciate it :)

[@kevxsi16v]

Absolutely amazing that place shut only 5 years ago. The down side of felt flat roofs probably original from when it was built

[@Martin_Adams184]

Late last year (2020) it was announced that this hotel was to be redeveloped as part of a large refurbishment and redevelopment in and around Bunbeg. The newspaper reports I saw said that the company concerned would change the use of this building into separate, own-key apartments for holidaymakers and other visitors. The proposals seem to have been welcomed locally; and I suppose they are much better than having two decaying hotels in your town. (Yes, there's another one.) As so many commentators here have said, the site is stunning; and from my own visits I know how beautiful the whole area is. A beautifully filmed and edited video. Thank you!

[@norwegianzound]

It will never be redeveloped as a building. It will need to be demolished and rebuilt. It's beyond repair an no architect will ever sign off on it.

[@Martin_Adams184]

@@norwegianzound Thank you Jack. I'm not surprised to hear that. But it's been years since I saw it.

[@lizstevenson7801]

One of the best you have explored so far with the different contrasts of decay. Thank you 🇦🇺

[@Urbandoned]

Happy that you enjoyed!

[@heidiscarrott9183]

This had an air of sadness about it. Shame to see such decay.

[@jenH779]

Thanks for showing us round this amazing hotel with such sad but outstanding decay

[@davidnm21]

Wow! Stunning location and what fabulous views. The decay in some of the bedrooms is beyond belief and absolutely spectacular but what a shame. It really would take a mammoth amount of work and time to restore this one. Great work guys!

[@emscott2705]

Some really beautiful images with the vibrant overgrown foliage in those otherwise untouched rooms.

[@cian87]

Three hotels in that area went in to receivership and were sold over the course of a few years. Two have come out of it with dedicated new owners, new facilities, an extra star rating in the case of one of them. So there is business, if you have the right owner and the cash to put in to it... too late here.

[@nickyboam3406]

A beautiful location. The decay in this hotel is amazing. It goes from one extreme to the other. I assume it's either plumbing that's failed or the usual leaking roof one gets with these flat roofed concrete buildings. Somehow I can't see this building ever getting saved. The cost I think will prohibit anyone renovating it. Well done for bringing this video to us. You do a fabulous job

[@Urbandoned]

We are pretty sure that it was a roof fault or lack of service during the building's period of activity that caused the leaks as you say. Some parts of the building could be saved but the majority in a brutal state of decay will make it very difficult. Thank you for the support.

[@dianneraphael8248]

An incredible explore. I've never seen anything like this, in all your explorations or anyone else's explores. Was very beautiful once, although the architecture looks at odds with all the old homes in the background.

[@Urbandoned]

Glad you liked the film! It does seem very extraordinary compared to the residential area it is positioned within.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Very nice explore you lads do like your decay lol thanks 4 sharing . Happy new year 2022

[@markjames6669]

Great seeing the rooms with decay . But even better with the photos of how it looked in its hay day

[@Urbandoned]

It's always insane to compare such difference in something as simple as a bedroom

[@englishrose6171]

I love this, an excellent abandoned location and excellent filming too, really enjoyed the photos of what used to be inserted into it too.

[@flolot]

so great, i hope you made a lot of amazing foto's, this cant be ever made by people, fantastic the top floor rooms and de overgrown glasses in the bar

[@simonharton7052]

One of the most tragically beautiful things I have ever seen, wow. Well done guy's 👍

[@Urbandoned]

Thank you :)

[@DaedalusRaistlin]

Stunning location, the decay is just beautiful.

[@robfellows4096]

Amazing! Those rooms look like Stranger Thing's 'upside down' has broken through in Ireland. Great exploring and insightful commentary. If nothing else should win best Urbex video thumbnail of 2021! Thanks everyone 👍📸🔦😎

[@Urbandoned]

That was along the lines of what we were thinking! Glad you liked the thumbnail image and video :)

[@juliepownall1063]

Great vid guys so much decay in those rooms unbelievable

[@waynester71]

It is sad to see a once vibrant building in decay.. it always puzzles me why people feel they have to vandalise. What a pointless activity

[@Hairnicks]

Wow, nature is truly wonderful at cleaning up our neglect and making it beautiful.

[@ronnierocket1819]

Hi,This has to one of the best explore.i think no other explore has done any thing like this. well done guy,s for the risk you have taken to explore this ship.thanks.

[@hkeenan1000]

Absolutely stunning to see how nature has taken it back. These images are gorgeous, I love to see how one humans have gone, nature will thrive.

[@silversurfermusicco5263]

Yes for sure. We wont be missed!

[@theirishempire4952]

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[@JemimaPuddleduck777]

Great video guys 👏 so sad to see what was once a lovely hotel, left to decay 🥺

[@pugmahone9439]

I stayed there a few times when it first opened in the early 70’s and attended a wedding there years later, it was a beautiful place in a fantastic coastal location in Derrybeg, west Donegal, sad to see it go to ruin like that .

[@ciaranburke3243]

Thanks for exploring this place, I live in Dublin and had the privilege to stay in it many years ago at a Christmas do, it was fantastic in it's prime 👌

[@carolparizon4900]

Mother nature always reclaims. Stunning video!

[@katf3155]

Industry and leisure go hand in hand I think. Look how many pubs and social clubs have shut over the years with the decline of the mining and manufacturing industries, particularly in the north. They were built to serve the working man and his family.

[@johnmichaelireland]

I hope you enjoyed your visit to ireland. I love it, its home.

[@hilarityensues]

Ah the Ostan. Holidayed there as a boy. Tragic. Ran into the ground by the family after the father passed. Apparently it's to be torn down and replaced with a health spa and gym. The other hotel up the road is also abandoned. Same family.

[@Pattbonn47]

Seaview, yep. Gaoth Dobhair used to be hoping with tourists when I was a kid. My family is from there. I'll be buried there next to my dad, with Errigal looking on. Not yet though. 😂

[@carolparizon4900]

I say you continue both leisure & factory. You are doing a good job!

[@ciaran4589]

I was there as a child, pity to see it like that now,but great for you too document it,ps the bedrooms are gone green as the roof has major leaks and the glass is missing

[@thebagfather4633]

amazing vid well done . shame its gone the way it has .hope someone has the sense to restore it have a great xmas and new year

[@thomasmccullagh8282]

I just been over on holiday around this area of donegal my mother and late father are from this area not to far away, I remember being in this hotel with my family and relations who live very close by.i took a drive up the tarmac ramp with my brother, just sat there for a short while remembering how it was back in the day,so sad to see its demise, but hearing from the locals I have that spoken to they were saying construction work is going to take place into next year would be great to see it back to its former glory.

[@chrisnewsmith9326]

Such a waste of a building, but so much beauty in the decay we need to have so much respect for nature. As nature gave us so much but can take it all away only in time

[@Doofnut040tv]

The beach next to it was the first place I ever drove a car, used to go to a nearby smaller hotel on family holidays but don't remember the area around that hotel being all that busy, that would've been around 2008 - 2010.

[@ukgamer9363]

the music suits this video, perfect choise who ever chose it.well done boys.

[@TheSugarDaddy1]

Spent most of the day watching your videos you have just got yourself a new subscriber I like the way you go international with your videos

[@deemcevoy353]

I had many a great drink in the hotel over the years. Beautiful location. I was last in this hotel in September 2013 ...you had the feeling it was on it last legs...nearly empty on that evening. Sad.

[@michaelakenworthy6317]

It’s as though someone just simply locked the door and walked away.. it’s eerie how the beds still have bedding on them, paperwork just laid as it would have been and crockery in the kitchens..

[@leannecampbell4551]

Great content and even greater reminder to us all of the sacred power of Mother Nature, through all that concrete, brick, wood and glass, she comes to reclaim.

[@deniseshephard3347]

I have to say lovely drone footage thank you for what you do weather it’s industry or not it’s just as beautiful Why do people have to vandalise places like this Whoever does vandalise properties like this they should be ashamed of themselves

[@andypandy9013]

The Ostan Gweedor. Stayed there on a family holiday in the early 70s, just after its completion. Very sad to see it like this.

[@nataliesmith303]

Those ferns are crazy! Great video guys 😀

[@Urbandoned]

Much appreciated

[@reececollison5101]

This reminds me of what the Costa Concordia looked like after the shipwreck was recovered, absolutely apocalyptic and completely harrowing.

[@Melanieresigirl]

I explored this maybe 5 years ago I cant believe how much it has deteriorated

[@markh5433]

My best friend had his Wedding reception there. A big party of us stayed there for the weekend. The wedding party had photos taken on the beach.Bunbeg

[@kkrwazie]

Great explore, the plants growing in the 3rd floor bedrooms was amazing!

[@Urbandoned]

Weren't they just!

[@MichelleBlessing]

Feeling homesick for Irelamd now...auguri from Italy x

[@goober650NX]

Location, location, location. It needs levelled and rebuilt with modern materials that can withstand the Atlantic coastline and I'm certain that it would be a goldmine. The beauty of the area is stunning and with proper marketing the hotel would be a terrific asset to local tourism.

[@paulrichards3850]

My family and I spent many holidays in this area and were in the hotel quite a few times. Many days spent on the beach below. I loved the way the hotel sat majestically there above the beach. It is a beautuful mellow looking building and the white colour it is painted is striking. I am surprised that the building was allowed to decay like this as this area in Co.Donegal is one of outstanding natural beauty. Could the local council not do something to save the Ostan Gweedore - Hotel Gweedore?

[@megataurus7779]

Lucky if the council fix a pothole!

[@resolve_media21]

I've seen more decay in a room bedroom too in a house close to me in Northern Ireland and I love it it'd beautiful, plants growing from the bed and moss and greenery everywhere even tho the rest of the house isn't as bad

[@MrHYDRO84]

Enjoyed this video very interesting it's sad and I find it haunting, bet that has seen a few squatters over the years.

[@murtywalsh4900]

I used to spend my summers swimming there in the leisure centre lovely hotel

[@nickthx1138]

Striking how you get the post apocalyptic vibe, the indoor foliage definitely reminiscent of The last of us games, and places like Pripyat.

[@Tupunaforever]

Amazing...thankyou

[@annaanderson8407]

2017 and 2018 I explored here, the decay since then is amazing. Shame about the vandalism.

[@oingpla]

The low budget movie opportunities in places like this would be amazing!

[@emcc8598]

Stayed there soon after the hotel was built. It was a very striking and futuristic building for the time. Maybe not to everyone's taste, but I think that the deliberate contrast of the building and its surroundings somehow worked. A bit like a spaceship on the moon. If you've watched early 1970s Sci-fi you'll get the idea. The original interior was also very beautifully done. Details like dark wood complimented a stong design focus and colours. The hotel lobby, the gift shop and details like bedrooms doors seem to have been all altered at some point from the original - with 1970s style round brass handles to white doors with modern ones. I think the hotel later lost some of its better design features to these changes over time It certainly would have been amongst the first wave of purpose hotels in the west of Ireland. The indoor swimming pool was a fairly luxurious addition for the time. Sadly there seems to be few if any early photos of the interior. Around the time of the hotels later closure and financial difficulties - there were also a number of compensation culture type claims. One involving an unsupervised child falling off the balcony and another for a relatively minor injury some considerable time after the alleged incident. I think as a hotel it was a building of its time and is now being reclaimed by nature - though it would be good a thing if those who visit just to deliberately destroy things up and make a mess - would catch a grip.

[@peteandmaggie8570]

That was brilliant guys.

[@typhoon5445]

Love your videos keep thrm up 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@abandonedexploringmike]

Awesome looking place nice one

[@denniseldridge2936]

I'm really surprised that a place like this, in such a beautiful spot, would be closed. Quite sad to see...

[@johnodriscoll891]

Ostan Gweedore was a great hotel in its day.Unbelievable to see it like this now.We stayed here many a Summer holiday.Treated as celebrities by staff because we drove up from Cork specifically to stay there.That was virtually unheard of,at the time !!! We were always given a beach view bedroom.Great memories !!! It would be fantastic to see it refurbished and open for business again.

[@robertgarrett4046]

HI JOHN JUST READ YOUR CAPTION , I AGREE TOTALLY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE SAID ,AND NOTICE YOU SAY YOU DROVE UP FROM [ CORK ] THAT HAPPEN'S TO BE WHERE MY FAMILY COME FROM .

[@dawnbetts400]

beautiful hotel ,such a shame its been allowed to get in this state ,it could be converted into holiday or private apartments they would always be occupied with the gorgeous view .

[@flaminglaughter]

That place is beyond restoration.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

The west coast of Ireland has numerous hotels situated in bays and coves like this I’ve worked on a few and because of the salt air and Atlantic storms rolling in the hotels need a lot of maintenance, check any hotel on the west coast and admire the sunsets, as for the vandalism it’s about time people began to take pride in their own area and start robustly charging vandalism as a hate crime

[@darthjedi5420]

Who ever allowed this building in such a great place should be charged and thrown off the cliffs... I've seen prisons with better design. I'm glad nature vandalized it :p

[@chidlowt]

Decay? or growth? Well done for anonymising the locations on your videos.

[@speakmiester]

Amazing video guys, very well put together, the decaying rooms look like something from drakes uncharted video game. 👍

[@katbar6066]

Such a beautiful location. You might have thought Investors might have bought it maybe as a revamp or knock down and rebuild.

[@pamelafolger8449]

Beautiful and Sad 😥💖

[@GaryGSF]

Great video. Such a wonderful location. The hotel facebook page is still live and not touched from 2013. Let's hope for a miracle and someone takes it on for restoration. I see plans have been submitted for re-generation in July 2021 so let's hope we will see it restored.

[@cristinalivi-harris3267]

Beautiful, but what a waste of resources. At least they could have given the blankets to the Red Cross, to help people in troubles after an earthquake or a tsunami. Thanks for the video, it's fascinating to watch through a window open onto the past and see how we were then 😊

[@christopherprice721]

Cannot believe you would let a hotel in such a beautiful coastline just sit there and rot away great video guys if I had the money I would certainly snap.it up and restore it better do the lottery this weekend here's hoping.

[@Pattbonn47]

I've literally texted my aunt the same thing just now. She lives less than a minute away. All my family are from that area.

[@techie2udonegal]

This is only one abandoned building in the area, most tourism areas have multiple run-down buildings, thankfully that is not the case in the area. This hotel is scheduled for a complete renovation in summer 2022.

[@lorrainehamilton5051]

Wish you could have done the formerly beautiful Glenmorag Hotel in Dunoon...I believe it has recently been bought, sadly has deteriorated beyond the salvageable so is going to be demolished.

[@ladyskellington3296]

Isnt it beautiful how nature reclaims what was once hers .

[@johorrocks8927]

This was bewildering in the extreme, the decay was so random in places. Besides that, why is this building in this state? I would of loved to have spent a short break here the view was something else...one of your finest films..I enjoy the industrial sites you film, you really get a feel for what went on there for them to be productive. Great film as always.

[@cmcmurray57]

Couldn't agree more Jo-Jo. Must say this video was out of this world, Had me hooked from the 1st second. Those 23 minutes just flew right by. If only I had the creative talents on Show here😢 Get yourself to Hollywood broski Definitely potential to be the next Spielberg

[@Dreyno]

Water. It will totally destroy a building left unchecked. The west coast of Ireland gets enormous amounts of rainfall and we don’t get enough hot weather to dry things out. But a roof won’t leak equally everywhere so the decay is localised with other parts being relatively unscathed.

[@Urbandoned]

Thanks all! Put a lot of work into this one so good to hear it was well received. We wouldn't have minded if this was the BNB on our trip either - such a stunning building in a picturesque location.

[@daisychain3007]

@@Dreyno If you build too near the sea, the sea could flood and destroy any property which is to near. Look at the flooding of houses that we hear about on the news: this happens because the houses were built too near a sea or some other large body of water, which overflows because of too much rain and the residents' living-rooms get flooded. No matter how beautiful the sea is, it is never a good idea to build too near it.

[@daisychain3007]

Nice lamp at 15:26.

[@yasminsolomon5746]

I had a fancination in abandoned buildings. Especially, Asylums that are just creepy.

[@michael42158]

Brilliant. You must be taking a risk going round a structurally unsafe place such as this.

[@Urbandoned]

Definitely! It's a risk we're willing to take to document these beautiful structures.

[@roomullan3050]

Beautiful ferns

[@neitmcbalor1325]

Amazing you could imagine a moss covered zombie poping out at any moment.