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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Donegal with 2 restaurants and health club

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

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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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

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

About the area

Donegal

At The Central Hotel Donegal you'll be within steps of Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .Upper Deck Bar serves Irish cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Donegal hotel include Donegal Castle and 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

  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blueberry Tea Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

Hotel in Donegal with 2 restaurants and health club
The Central Hotel Donegal offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at The Central Hotel Donegal.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Donegal hotel.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Central Hotel Donegal offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Central Hotel Donegal?

The Central Hotel Donegal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$207.87, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Central Hotel Donegal?

The closest beach to The Central Hotel Donegal is Rossnowlagh Beach (13.2 km).

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

The Central Hotel Donegal has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Central Hotel Donegal?

The Central Hotel Donegal features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Central Hotel Donegal?

No, The Central Hotel Donegal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Central Hotel Donegal?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 505 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
******
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great

Amazing hotel everything we needed in one place, can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald and Sherryl

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

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

John, Waco

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service excellence
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

subramanian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Chi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good but street traffic is too busy to find car parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic, central hotel. Very clean and staff very nice. No bottled drinking water in room. Toiletries basic. Location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

The Central Hotel

Great stay in an inviting atmosphere. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property in lively town. Room was comfortable and well maintained. Hotel staff were cheerful and helpful. Facility was not as up to date as some. We still received a physical room key - which was a fun change. The bar downstairs has live music and so was a little loud, and there were people in the hallway late at night making noise. So if you are looking for a place that is very quiet, this would not be your place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025