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The Central Hotel Donegal

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

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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
$105 nightly
The total price is $120
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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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
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blas Café - ‬6 min walk

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.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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 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

Special features

Dining

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

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

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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Reviews

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and wonderful. (16 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, being described as brilliant, fantastic, and a huge plus. (12 reviews)
  • The gym facilities were a welcome feature and a highlight of the property. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and tidy, staff all lovely and helpful
Tanya, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly helpful staff, and perfect location in town center, across the street from many excellent pubs and restaurants!
Don, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was prefect the people were friendly and helpful as well as the breakfast.
Jack, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel centrally located
Gary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Service was very good. Hotel and the rooms need a deep clean.
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay
marian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The the little town. Friendly people.
theresa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was central to everything in the town. Nice atmosphere in the bar. Staff where very friendly and they had great entertainment on.
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, good buffet style breakfast. Lovely dinner.
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Hester, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rabbit's warren

We were upgraded to a room with a Donegal bay view. The size of the room was adequate but we were 3 guests & they only had towels, cups etc for 2 people. It was quiet and the front desk staff were helpful. The hotel is laid out in a circular formation & it is hard to find your way in or out.
Zee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed our stay here, staff were friendly, our room was very comfortable, had good facilities ( including a proper hairdryer!) and we had the most amazing view from our room. It was good value and in the heart of the town , so not far to walk anywhere. Great recommendations for food and drink from the hotel staff. Would stay again!
Roz, 1-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 staff were so helpful and friendly
Janet, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wish we got to stay longer, only slept here, was totally fine. Great friendly staff
Molly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

staff are friendly
Rutchie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our brief stay in Donegal. The central hotel is on the Diamond and is truly central to everything happening in town.
Marian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place room over looking the river great location
Letitia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central and comfortable
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in the middle of Donegal, easy access to local attractions like the castle and waterbus. Plenty of on street parking and local car park two minutes away.
Ben, 1-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

Very quaint property. Clean, well maintained with friendly, very accommodating staff.
karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a cool spot
Jason, 1-night trip