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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Gym
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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
$169 nightly
The total price is $192
$192 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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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
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
4 reviews
(4 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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Double or Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
35 reviews
(35 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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Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive
Donegal (CFN) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
The Harbour Restaurant - 1 min walk
Supermac's - 2 min drive
Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - 1 min walk
McCafferty's Bar - 1 min walk
Blueberry Tea Room - 2 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.
Languages
English
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
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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The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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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Breakfast
Parking
Bed
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, tasty, and great by multiple guests. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
Breakfast was wonderful!
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
Nice hotel centrally located
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Very comfortable stay
marian
marian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Located downtown in a small town made it easy to experience local sites.
Lizabeth
Lizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 1, 2025
Excellent staff and hotel
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2025
Old and dated, paper cups in the rooms, cheap towels, tiny tv, badly needs an update. Bus tour hotel.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Front desk upgraded us to bay rooms which was nice. My sons enjoyed using the pool after a long car ride. Location is excellent right in center of town.
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2025
It was central to everything in the town. Nice atmosphere in the bar. Staff where very friendly and they had great entertainment on.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Friendly staff, good buffet style breakfast. Lovely dinner.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 1, 2025
Nice hotel
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 11, 2025
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
Roz, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
After arriving from a very long travel day we were greeted by India a d our troubles melted away! We had an amazing sleep after we listed to live pub music from our bedroom window. They had many amenities and shops galore just outside of the door! A must do if your in the region of Donegal!
Randal
Randal, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2025
The girl at the front desk was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for our stay.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 27, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Hester
Hester, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 30, 2025
staff are friendly
Rutchie
Rutchie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 15, 2025
Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely
Excellent location Will be back
Anne Marie
Anne Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 27, 2025
Wish we got to stay longer, only slept here, was totally fine. Great friendly staff
Molly
Molly, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2025
The Central Hotel
Great stay in an inviting atmosphere. Staff was lovely.
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 15, 2025
We enjoyed our brief stay in Donegal. The central hotel is on the Diamond and is truly central to everything happening in town.
Marian
Marian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2025
Central and comfortable
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2025
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
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 26, 2025
Very quaint property.
Clean, well maintained with friendly, very accommodating staff.
karen
karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 2, 2025
Lovely hotel in the middle of everything. Lovely staff and good breakfast.
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 15, 2025
Overall is good but street traffic is too busy to find car parking.