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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
The current price is AU$282
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O'Donnel's 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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 O'Donnel's Castle.

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 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

  • ‪Olde Castle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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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 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 11 June 2025 start from AU$282.34, 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. 229 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 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

Amanda

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

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

When I got to my room the bathroom had pubic hair all over the floor and inside the shower lay two muddy show prints on the floor. The TV was also broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

allaister

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great. Lovely hotel, very welcoming and friendly staff. Warm and very comfortable room. Great breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not very kind

I didn’t have the best experience of hospitality overall. Receptionists in particular were cold, bordering on rude. Check-in felt like an interrogation; when I called to say the Wi-Fi was down I was told that “no one else has complained”, and on day of departure I got a stern call telling me check out was at 11 and it was 11:10. (I thought it was at twelve- like most hotels I’ve been to in Ireland, and I’m traveling with a 2 year old as a single mom. Hotel was definitely not full. There was really no need to hurry us except for a sense of what? Authority?) I did have an exceptionally good experience with another member of staff- I think a gentleman who worked in the restaurant- who helped me on two occasions with my daughter’s stroller/buggy. That was a highlight, and in contradiction with the near rudeness of the ladies at reception. I’ve been traveling through Ireland for four weeks and this was my worse experience so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay in Donegal

This is a perfect location - right on the Diamond. Parking is available nearby (metered spaces you can pay for 9 hours at a time). The pool and gym are a huge plus. The dinner and breakfast we had there were very good. There may be wheelchair accessible rooms but the one we had was not (we didn't request one, just an FYI for guests) - although there was a lift there were also stairs between the lift and our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peadar, Hamden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nadja, Forest Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Central hotel

Had a lovely stay in the Central Donegal town. The staff at reception were so friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacios, very warm and clean. Great location in the middle of the square.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Cenral friendly helpful staff Dinner supberb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shobha, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Very comfortable. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024