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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Donegal hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Donegal

In Donegal .With a stay at this Donegal hotel, you'll be steps from Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. Donegal Castle and Donegal Bay Waterbus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Donegal hotel
The Central Hotel Donegal offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Central Hotel Donegal offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.20 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Property 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: approximately EUR 15 for adults and 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 each 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

How close is The Central Hotel Donegal to the airport?

The Central Hotel Donegal is 30.1 mi (42-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 The Central Hotel Donegal?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Nov 11, 2025 start from $105.49, 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 The Central Hotel Donegal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Central Hotel Donegal.

How close is The Central Hotel Donegal to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (17-min drive) from Rossnowlagh Beach.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Central Hotel Donegal, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Central Hotel Donegal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

The Central Hotel Donegal features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a restaurant?

The Central Hotel Donegal is home to Upper Deck Bar, which features Irish cuisine.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Central Hotel Donegal to downtown Donegal?

The Central Hotel Donegal is 0.1 mi away from Donegal.

Reviews

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 518 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rutchie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good buffet style breakfast. Lovely dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel would be difficult to navigate if you require mobility assistance. Stairs everywhere. No AC. I brought Small fan. Do not know if fans are available for the room. Rooms were clean. No washcloths. Requested extra hand towel for washing. The pub had live music the night we were there. Cute downtown area. Right in the middle. The view of the water was beautiful. Self parking in paid city parking. Does have an indoor pool and workout room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rooms need updated although bar area and dinning room are beautiful, staff at reception polite and alwags have a smile to greet the guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central to all restaurants & Bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
The staff were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Minneapolis

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The location is excellent...right in the city 'diamond'. Parking was confusing at first, but is inexpensive and easy once you know what it entails. The fitness facilities are first-rate and a welcome feature while on a trip. Lots of charm in this classic beauty of a property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay in the Heart of Donegal We recently stayed at the Central Donegal Hotel and had a really good experience. The location is perfect—right in the center of town and close to everything we wanted to see. The room was comfortable and clean, and while parking wasn’t included, there was a paid lot nearby that made things easy. We opted for the paid buffet breakfast, which was tasty and convenient before heading out for the day. Like many places in Ireland, the room didn’t have air conditioning, but we were able to open the window and get enough ventilation to stay comfortable. Overall, a very pleasant stay. We’d definitely recommend the Central Donegal Hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solamon

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Central and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great

Amazing hotel everything we needed in one place, can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald and Sherryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wish we got to stay longer, only slept here, was totally fine. Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025