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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by tranquil bay waters before savoring authentic Irish cuisine and unwinding with a rejuvenating sauna session at this welcoming retreat

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The Central Hotel Donegal sits near the bay, offering a peaceful garden setting and two restaurants featuring local Irish dishes. Guests appreciate the high-speed WiFi in their rooms and can refresh with a dip in the indoor pool or a soothing soak in the spa tub.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 597
AED 678 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and brown throw blankets.

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Donegal is home to The Central Hotel Donegal. Daniel O'Donnell Museum and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Donegal Golf Club and Five Oaks Ranch. Visit our Donegal travel guide
Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with multiple towers and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
    Donegal Castle
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A river winding through a lush green landscape with a boat on the water and houses in the distance.
    Donegal Bay Waterbus
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a grassy courtyard.
    Abbey of Donegal
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Diamond Obelisk
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Reveller Bar
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    2 min drive
  • McCafferty's Bar
    1 min walk
  • Salthill Cabin
    9 min drive
  • Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

  • Hotel near the bay
  • A garden, a bar, and a health club are just a few of the amenities provided at The Central Hotel Donegal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy Irish cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool and a children's pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
    • An elevator, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
    • A vending machine and wedding services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 113 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.20 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Blazers
  • Upper Deck Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Hotel Donegal?

As of 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 26 July 2026 start from AED 597, 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.

Is The Central Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Hotel Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this hotel is steps from Diamond Obelisk, Killaghtee Old Church, and Donegal Castle. Donegal Bay Waterbus and Daniel O'Donnell Museum are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 598 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is very convenient to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
superb lovely staff...great view...enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great breakfast very good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love central location. We had a great dinner in the bar and enjoyed the musical entertainment. It is an older hotel and noise carries. Someone was banging doors from 10-12.00 very disturbing. Only real suggestion is more and better quality towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you can ask for a room on the back of the hotel which overlooks the estuary and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean place to stay. great central location. Very good dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only real issue involves room doors that have a strong shutting mechanism. Obviously too much for many guests. We managed to close our door without banging...... apparently, too much effort for many others resulting in loud door banging into the night and then early morning. No fault of the hotel just inconsiderate fellow guests!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in the city center
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great wee clean tidy room, staff helpful Breakfast was as expected, bang on
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in central Donegal with a fitness center. Restaurant was great and had the Donegal mussels and seafood chowder. Bars, restaurants all in central square and Donegal castle a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were great! All staff were very helpful. The room was very warm, even though we kept the window open all night. Wouldn't let that put me off returning. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, great view over the river and friendly staff. Some areas of the hotel a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very pleasant. Parking is a 2minute walk from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes parking was fine and we did nit have a hot tube
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good, however the pool and gym need to be refurbished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good parking not so good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel mit unglaublich viel Charme direkt am zentralen Platz von Donegal Town. Parken geht super einfach auf einem öffentlichen Parkplatz 50 m entfernt für tagsüber 30 cent pro Stunde(2026). Pool mit Dampfbad gut nutzbar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good and room was a nice size. The decor was a little dated but overall nice stay in a very central location and close to food and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was great. The staff was amazing. I had to bring water to the room every night for the morning. I think that is a thing, though, in Ireland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel we got a upgrade with lovely views, hot tub was a plus, i left my banks cards behind i was contacted and they keep them safe until i got them
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Desi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Typical type of hotel for Donegal! It’s seen better days, but it’s part of it’s character
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026