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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)
Interior entrance
Hair dryer, towels
Spa
Garden

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)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 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
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪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 Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Nov 10, 2025 start from $109.14, 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

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 525 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and all the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great and the evening meal options were also very good. Great location and the harbour view was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

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

Would not stay here again

The towels were wet and dirty upon checkin. I called down and they said nobody was available to help. The facilities were sub par all around The hot tub was luke warm. The shower had no water pressure. There was a towel warmer in the bath that did not work It felt like the hotel had been unchanged since 1983
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dermot Mc

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Horrible experience!

The most noise hotel I have ever been in my life, ALL NIGHT LONG! Even during week days! A person CANNOT sleep at all!!! People talking in the corridors at 3AM during week days (staff and customers). If you want to have a good night of sleep so you can enjoy the days in Donegal, then DONT stay at this hotel! The breakfast is 15€ and it has absolutely NOTHING! Not worth the price! My toilet was disgusting, they did no cleaned around the toilet sit, just inside. The staff in general is very friendly though. And the gym and pool is a plus. But besides that, the rest is horrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was central to everything in the town. Nice atmosphere in the bar. Staff where very friendly and they had great entertainment on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in Donegal

Very convenient hotel from bus arrival, 10 second walk. Pleasant hotel. Bar and two restaurants. Bed was comfortable. Lovely water views. Had unpleasant experience one night at dinner. Dessert never came after 40 minutes. That was unacceptable and staff were indifferent. But would stay here again. I blame one incompetent unnamed waiter.
Near hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good about this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located downtown in a small town made it easy to experience local sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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