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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Donegal hotel with indoor pool and bar/lounge

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Enjoy a traditional dining experience with comfortable seating and a touch of greenery.
Relax by the serene indoor pool, surrounded by natural light and expansive views.
Classic hotel exterior with a welcoming entrance and lush greenery.
Two single beds with white linens and a throw blanket, a wooden desk, and a round table with chairs.
Stroll through a serene garden with lush plants and vibrant flowers, surrounded by a white fence and a small lawn.
Nestled near the bay, The Central Hotel Donegal offers a warm welcome with a garden, sauna, and two on-site restaurants serving Irish cuisine. Enjoy high-speed WiFi in your room or unwind in the spa tub after a swim at the indoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $174
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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About the neighborhood

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

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
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 65 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

The Central Hotel Donegal is a great choice for a stay in Donegal. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 113 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 3.20 per day)
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

Upper Deck Bar - This bar specializes in Irish cuisine.
Blazers - This restaurant specializes in seafood. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Central Hotel Donegal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Central Hotel Donegal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Central Hotel Donegal?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Central Hotel Donegal and nearby?

The Central Hotel Donegal has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Central Hotel Donegal?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Irish cuisine.

What's the area around The Central Hotel Donegal like?

The Central Hotel Donegal is a short 1-minute walk from Diamond Obelisk and 2 minutes' walk from Donegal Bay Waterbus. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, tasty, and delicious with a good range of choices. (10 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, described as brilliant, fantastic, and very good, with many guests appreciating its availability on rainy days. (10 reviews)
  • The fitness facilities were first-rate and a welcome feature while on a trip. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very central to all restaurants & Bars.
Noreen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so helpful and friendly
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely Excellent location Will be back
Anne Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Central Hotel

Great stay in an inviting atmosphere. Staff was lovely.
Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Amazing hotel everything we needed in one place, can’t wait to go back.
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms need updated although bar area and dinning room are beautiful, staff at reception polite and alwags have a smile to greet the guests
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in the middle of everything. Lovely staff and good breakfast.
Kerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient located in city center
Qiru, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic, central hotel. Very clean and staff very nice. No bottled drinking water in room. Toiletries basic. Location excellent.
Annette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excelente
Gisele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I had the most enjoyable experience at The Central Hotel. The staff and especially the manager on duty were very attentive to our needs and concerns. I will definitely return.
Tom, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I have stayed in. Everything was perfect. Rooms clean, tidy and spacious. Beds were extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious Staff were friendly and cery helpful. If i could give more than 5 stars I would give 10/10
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff is very friendly and helpful
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, very central.
Alexander, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

👍
Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and staff are helpful
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at the Cenral friendly helpful staff Dinner supberb
Rosemary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, nice restaurant inside, and the pool is very good. I have stayed there so many times this year (2024), not a single complaint, very highly recommended
Musab H., 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff ,awesome location

8/10 Very good

Our had a beautiful view of the river..central location and lovely staff
Brendan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to everything
Arleen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel. Parking is the only issue. Staff was very nice.
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

We had a very pleasant stay and would definitely return.
Ashypet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good stay Quiet friendly atmosphere. Professional polite staff. Would recommend to all.well worth a visit
maurice, 4-night trip