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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
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Hair dryer, towels
Spa

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
The current price is £106
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Room options

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Hair dryer, towels

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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 near the bay
A garden, a bar and a health club are just a few of the amenities provided at The Central Hotel Donegal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Enjoy Irish cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 18 May 2025 start from £106.29, 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.

Is The Central Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Hotel Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this hotel is steps away from Diamond Obelisk, Killaghtee Old Church and Donegal Castle. O'Donnel's Castle and Donegal Bay Waterbus are just steps away.

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The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 440 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

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Amenities
Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely Excellent location Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property. Clean, well maintained with friendly, very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place room over looking the river great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Qiru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient located in city center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Musab H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Shobha

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

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Parking is the only issue. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here in Donegal, it is centrally located. The rooms are nice and comfortable. The food was good and the staff was very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay Quiet friendly atmosphere. Professional polite staff. Would recommend to all.well worth a visit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Set right in the middle of Donegal this is a surprisingly large hotel with a small swimming pool and gym. Seemed to be popular with coach trips
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this location! It would be nice to have a room safe, hairdryer, and working window to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms have been renovated and are very nice. The rooms are large. It is walkable to all the restaurants and sights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our had a beautiful view of the river..central location and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
second time this year at central hotel, excellent staff and rooms very clean and comfortable. Brad who works as waiter/barman was very attentive and jovial, what a wonderful hotel with helpful wonderful staff, will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024