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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Twin Room
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Diamond Obelisk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Donegal

At The Abbey Hotel Donegal you'll be within steps of Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a nightclub. .The restaurant, The Market House, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Abbey Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served 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
  • Killaghtee Old Church - 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

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Reveller Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salthill Cabin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at The Abbey Hotel Donegal.

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

  • 1 building
  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Abbey Hotel Donegal offers 90 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. 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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Bar
  • The Market House
  • The Olde Abbey

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.30 per day (30 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Abbey Donegal
Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel Donegal
Abbey Donegal Town
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Donegal
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel Donegal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

The Abbey 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 Abbey Hotel Donegal?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Hotel Donegal on 16 June 2026 start from AU$228, 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 Abbey Hotel Donegal?

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

Does The Abbey Hotel Donegal serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

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

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

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

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Abbey Hotel Donegal's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 711 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break room clean and comfortable breakfast nice variety Location perfect for nightlife
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room facilities, excellent entertainment lovely staff good fun weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The staff are amazing and the room is very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs E A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay for a BDAY treat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and lovely staff!! Very helpful and friendly. Loved the location as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff cheerful and helpful and enthusiastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Close to many attractions, Clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, excellent staff, good food.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was great the staff were all very friendly and the place was decorated very well. I would definitely stay at the Abby again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy at night tv didnt work great breakfast staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a family room with myself my daughter and her 2 friends the hotel was perfect and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Skip the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and staff were excellent The breakfast was average. Bacon was dried up and compacted. Toast was underdone Overall the breakfast was not good value at 15 euro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

beth

Staff were nice. Great location. Needs a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bridie welcomed me with kindness and suggestions for places to go. The hotel is just what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in Beautiful Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel. Fantastic service, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! Clean, quiet and the food here is great! Staff at the bar restaurant were amazing! Great Irish music at night too. No onsite parking but lots of parking close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Seanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, middle of town. However the hotel is very dated. Public toilets on ground floor were dirty. Toilet in room didn’t work. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great Base to Explore Donegal From

Great base for exploring Donegal. Very convenient. Staff were excellent and always helpful. Food was very good. Close to great music.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024