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Downings Bay Hotel

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

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Golf
Superior Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
3 bars/lounges
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Main Street, Downings, Donegal
  • Place, Sandy Hills Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrigart Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 Ards Forest Park is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carrigart Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marble Hill Strand - 30 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Portsalon Beach - 34 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Glenveagh National Park - 52 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olde Glen Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬14 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.

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The price is $200
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total with taxes and fees
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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 provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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 Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Bay Hotel on Jun 11, 2026 start from $201, 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 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 3:00 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. 87 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so accommodating and the food was excellent fare.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Desi

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

Very comfortable

Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short drive to three world class golf courses. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Perfectly Pleasant

Perfectly pleasant stay in the Downings Bay, with clean and comfortable room, and generous breakfast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and great bar. Next to the water. Nice Irish breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Golf trip

We stayed at hotel to play the three golf courses at Rosapena. The hotel staff are brilliant and friendly with a delicious breakfast. The rooms are massive too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Staff A+++

The staff at Downings Bay Hotel really made our trip extraordinary. They were so friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, everything within walking distance. No pool onsite but we knew this upon booking. Good breakfast clean rooms, quiet despite facing the 'disco' area. Upper rooms very warm without air con but overall excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

donna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds hard and uncomfortable, breakfast seemed to be an inconvenience to the lady serving it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne ruhige Lage, tolles Zimmer, sauber, sehr nettes freundliches Personal an Rezeption, sehr gutes Frühstück, gute Auswahl von Speisen im Restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff Rooms very clean Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Static caravans ruin the views

The hotel and staff were nice enough but the location was awful. I wrongly assumed that given its location and the beach photos on its website there would be beautiful views of the bay but didn’t do my homework properly. Check out Google maps but on satellite view to see the clutter of static caravans completely dominating the best part of Downings and covering the entire length of the bay right up to the boundary of the hotel car park ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally

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

A true gem!

We stayed for one night and it happened to be the last night of the season. We were met with a friendly receptionist. We had dinner in the bar and it was one of the nicest meals I’ve had in Ireland in the last 2 years! Great service, varied menu, lots of vegetarian options, absolutely delicious food. The room was spacious and a lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast was a buffet style served to you. Again this was delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t use any of the leisure facilities to comment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean and good Covid requirements in place. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Great place

The hotel is not fancy, but very comfortable and clean and super well positioned just next to the beach. Our biggest surprise was their amazing (and really cheap) dinner, which we enjoyed a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, some staff training needed

Nice hotel, great location, food good. Staff at breakfast were so unhappy looking and weren’t sure about what they were doing. Staff on desk and bar really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Great spot for short family break

Excellent price for family room inclusive of breakfast. Dinner in the bar was 3 courses and a glass of wine for 17.50 euro. Food was lovely and was a nice atmosphere. We used the swimming pool and the soft play area that was free to guests which was a 2 minute drive from the hotel. That was the only negative as we didnt bring extra towels for the next day and also the pool didnt open until 12 noon. Right beside the beach and a short stroll to a lovely traditional pub. I would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020