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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 Wi-Fi
The current price is €121
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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.
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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 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
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬3 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. 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), wedding services and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a lift
  • Meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 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 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 to 8:00 PM.

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

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 18 Jan 2026 start from €120.59, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Hotel Donegal located?

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

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Reviews

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 546 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saoirse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was prefect the people were friendly and helpful as well as the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Love the Central hotel Staff are very welcoming Rooms cosy and comfortable Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of the town, close to everything. Lovely breakfast and we had dinner there as well which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

marian

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was very good. Hotel and the rooms need a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The the little town. Friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Amenities
Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely Excellent location Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wish we got to stay longer, only slept here, was totally fine. Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Zee

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

Rabbit's warren

We were upgraded to a room with a Donegal bay view. The size of the room was adequate but we were 3 guests & they only had towels, cups etc for 2 people. It was quiet and the front desk staff were helpful. The hotel is laid out in a circular formation & it is hard to find your way in or out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rutchie

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

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place room over looking the river great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our brief stay in Donegal. The central hotel is on the Diamond and is truly central to everything happening in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Central and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the middle of Donegal, easy access to local attractions like the castle and waterbus. Plenty of on street parking and local car park two minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of everything. Lovely staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025