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Downings Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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The Downings Bay Hotel features Haven, a fine-dining restaurant serving local cuisine for dinner. Guests can relax at three bars or rejuvenate in the sauna and steam room. The hotel offers free WiFi, babysitting services, nearby bike rentals, and access to an indoor pool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €145
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Main Street, Downings, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carrigart Riding Stables - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Marble Hill Strand - 23 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Ards Forest Park - 31 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Horn Head - 37 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caifé Na Sraide - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Downings Bay Hotel

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, laundry facilities and 3 bars are just a few of the amenities provided at Downings Bay Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Haven, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and free babysitting.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, access to a nearby indoor pool and access to a nearby health club
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Downings Bay Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Haven
  • J.C.'s
  • The Empire Club
  • The Wheelhouse

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Downings Bay Hotel?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Bay Hotel on 5 Dec 2025 start from €144.99, 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 Downings Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downings Bay Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Downings Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Downings Bay Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Downings Bay Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Downings hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandy Hills Golf Course and Carrigart Beach. Carrigart Riding Stables is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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