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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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Daily full breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Garden
Interior entrance
Spa
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Diamond Obelisk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Abbey of Donegal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
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
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, River View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Donegal

At The Central Hotel Donegal you'll be within steps of Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .Upper Deck Bar serves Irish cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily 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
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blueberry Tea Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

Hotel in Donegal with 2 restaurants and health club
The Central Hotel Donegal offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at The Central Hotel Donegal.

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

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Central Hotel Donegal offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 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)

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
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 and American Express. 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

  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Central Hotel Donegal?

The Central 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 Central Hotel Donegal?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$329.90, 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 Central Hotel Donegal?

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

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

The Central Hotel Donegal has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Central Hotel Donegal?

The Central Hotel Donegal features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

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

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

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

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Central Hotel Donegal?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 493 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

Marian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our brief stay in Donegal. The central hotel is on the Diamond and is truly central to everything happening in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good but street traffic is too busy to find car parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic, central hotel. Very clean and staff very nice. No bottled drinking water in room. Toiletries basic. Location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

The Central Hotel

Great stay in an inviting atmosphere. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property in lively town. Room was comfortable and well maintained. Hotel staff were cheerful and helpful. Facility was not as up to date as some. We still received a physical room key - which was a fun change. The bar downstairs has live music and so was a little loud, and there were people in the hallway late at night making noise. So if you are looking for a place that is very quiet, this would not be your place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

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

geraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Travelled with partner
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

Qiru

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

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

When I got to my room the bathroom had pubic hair all over the floor and inside the shower lay two muddy show prints on the floor. The TV was also broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
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

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025