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Downings Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges

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Golf
Front of property
Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Downings, Donegal
  • Popular LocationSandy Hills Golf Course14 min walk
  • Popular LocationArds Forest Park26 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarble Hill Strand40 min drive
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)99 min drive

Room options

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Superior Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Downings

On the beach.You'll find Sandy Hills Golf Course and Carrigart Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Carrigart Riding Stables is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ashtree Stables is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 14 min walk
  • Carrigart Beach - 2 min drive
  • Ards Forest Park - 26 min drive
  • Horn Head - 34 min drive
  • Marble Hill Strand - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rose's Bar - 14 min drive
  • Patsy Dan's - 24 min drive
  • The Harbour Bar - 4 min walk
  • Singing Pub - 4 min drive
  • Starfish Cafe - 24 min drive

About this property

Downings Bay Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges
Downings Bay Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Downings Bay Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Downings hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Downings Bay Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Downings Bay Hotel to the airport?

Downings Bay Hotel is 22.8 mi (37-min drive) away from the Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downings Bay Hotel?

As of May 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Bay Hotel on May 20, 2024 start from $152.49, excluding 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.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Downings Bay Hotel.

How close is Downings Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Downings Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Downings Bay Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Downings Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Downings Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Downings Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a pool?

Downings Bay Hotel features a children's pool.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Downings Bay Hotel is home to Haven, which features local cuisine.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Downings Bay Hotel to downtown Downings?

Downings Bay Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Downings.

Downings Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable short break
Well appointed, generous size and comfortable clean room, well serviced. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Good food - great choice at breakfast and tasty evening bar food. Well located with easy access to the gorgeous Downings beach next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Stouffville

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Downey's Bay were wonderful, very accommodating, friendly, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. My thanks to all of them. We had a marvelous stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at very reasonable rates. Good food and staff. We’ll be back again. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff , very welcoming . Ideal location if you are golfing . Great food . Highly recommended. Terrific value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tub bath was a nice amenity after cold day of golf.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel close to the beach.
This beautiful hotel has a wonderful location close to the beach and the rooms are lovely. The brilliant bar had very friendly staff and served great food. The full Irish breakfast was great so we highly recommend this super hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022