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Downings Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

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Golf
Front of property
3 bars/lounges
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec

Explore the area

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Main Street, Downings, Donegal
  • Place, Sandy Hills Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrigart Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪89 min drive‬

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

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

Highlights

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

About the area

Downings

At Downings Bay Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sandy Hills Golf Course and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Carrigart Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The fine-dining restaurant, Haven, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. The Wheelhouse is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free babysitting and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Downings hotel include Carrigart Riding Stables and Ashtree Stables.

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carrigart Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Portsalon Beach - 32 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Rathmullan House - 36 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 46 min drive - 59.7 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

Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre
Downings Bay Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Downings Bay Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Downings hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Downings Bay Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 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 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Downings Bay Hotel?

Yep, Downings Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Bay Hotel on 12 Dec 2025 start from AU$237.65, 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 Downings Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Downings Bay Hotel is Marble Hill Strand (4.5 km).

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a pool?

Downings Bay Hotel has a kids' pool.

Does Downings Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downings Bay Hotel?

No, Downings Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Downings Bay Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Downings Bay Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Downings Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Downings Bay Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Downings Bay Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Sandy Hills Golf Course is a short 14-minute walk away.