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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Garden
Hair dryer, towels
Spa
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Diamond Obelisk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey of Donegal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Donegal

With a stay at The Central Hotel Donegal in Donegal, you'll be just steps from Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Daniel O'Donnell Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Donegal Bay Waterbus.

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

Hotel in Donegal with 2 restaurants and a health club
The Central Hotel Donegal offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Upper Deck Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Upper Deck Bar - This bar specializes in Irish cuisine.
Blazers - This restaurant specializes in seafood. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 15 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

  • Lift

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

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

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

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 15 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Donegal
Central Donegal
The Central Donegal Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal Hotel
The Central Hotel Donegal Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal Hotel Donegal

Reviews

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was central to everything in the town. Nice atmosphere in the bar. Staff where very friendly and they had great entertainment on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in Donegal

Very convenient hotel from bus arrival, 10 second walk. Pleasant hotel. Bar and two restaurants. Bed was comfortable. Lovely water views. Had unpleasant experience one night at dinner. Dessert never came after 40 minutes. That was unacceptable and staff were indifferent. But would stay here again. I blame one incompetent unnamed waiter.
Near hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good about this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located downtown in a small town made it easy to experience local sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, staff were friendly, our room was very comfortable, had good facilities ( including a proper hairdryer!) and we had the most amazing view from our room. It was good value and in the heart of the town , so not far to walk anywhere. Great recommendations for food and drink from the hotel staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rutchie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good buffet style breakfast. Lovely dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel would be difficult to navigate if you require mobility assistance. Stairs everywhere. No AC. I brought Small fan. Do not know if fans are available for the room. Rooms were clean. No washcloths. Requested extra hand towel for washing. The pub had live music the night we were there. Cute downtown area. Right in the middle. The view of the water was beautiful. Self parking in paid city parking. Does have an indoor pool and workout room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rooms need updated although bar area and dinning room are beautiful, staff at reception polite and alwags have a smile to greet the guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central to all restaurants & Bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
The staff were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Minneapolis

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The location is excellent...right in the city 'diamond'. Parking was confusing at first, but is inexpensive and easy once you know what it entails. The fitness facilities are first-rate and a welcome feature while on a trip. Lots of charm in this classic beauty of a property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay in the Heart of Donegal We recently stayed at the Central Donegal Hotel and had a really good experience. The location is perfect—right in the center of town and close to everything we wanted to see. The room was comfortable and clean, and while parking wasn’t included, there was a paid lot nearby that made things easy. We opted for the paid buffet breakfast, which was tasty and convenient before heading out for the day. Like many places in Ireland, the room didn’t have air conditioning, but we were able to open the window and get enough ventilation to stay comfortable. Overall, a very pleasant stay. We’d definitely recommend the Central Donegal Hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Central and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025