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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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Spa
Interior entrance
View from property
Hair dryer, towels
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

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, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 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

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop & Mini Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blas Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 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 16 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 16 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 Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Mar 29, 2026 start from $139, 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.

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 16 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.

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 557 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saoirse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy, staff all lovely and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

geraldine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room ok no fridge staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, great views. & hidden options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, and perfect location in town center, across the street from many excellent pubs and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay -- comfortable room, courteous and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

alice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Naushaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel . No issues .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was prefect the people were friendly and helpful as well as the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

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

Brilliant weekend

Excellent time we all had
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Was right above the pub with karaoke night and it went on till 1230 at night. Couldn’t sleep a wink until it was done so loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Love the Central hotel Staff are very welcoming Rooms cosy and comfortable Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was very good. Hotel and the rooms need a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichole

Liked: Staff & service
The room itsrlf was fine. The hotel rather outdated. Dhould replace carpeting in hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025