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The Central Hotel Donegal

Property class: 3
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Donegal hotel

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A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, red and green upholstered seating, a Christmas tree, and a fireplace.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey of Donegal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and brown throw blankets.

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Donegal

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

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Killaghtee Old Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Donegal Railway Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reveller Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salthill Cabin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cedars Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪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
  • Phone

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.

Property class

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 Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Sep 16, 2026 start from $170, 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. 303 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 607 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean place to stay. great central location. Very good dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in the city center
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great wee clean tidy room, staff helpful Breakfast was as expected, bang on
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff with clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, conveniently located in the centre of Donegal. Plentiful parking is available, but note that this is in a public car park near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in central Donegal with a fitness center. Restaurant was great and had the Donegal mussels and seafood chowder. Bars, restaurants all in central square and Donegal castle a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, modern clean room. Great view. Good breakfast. You can’t go wrong staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good and room was a nice size. The decor was a little dated but overall nice stay in a very central location and close to food and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, food great and room was newly refurbished. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent rooms and staff were pleasant .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very pleasant. Parking is a 2minute walk from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, great view over the river and friendly staff. Some areas of the hotel a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy, front of hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were great! All staff were very helpful. The room was very warm, even though we kept the window open all night. Wouldn't let that put me off returning. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good, however the pool and gym need to be refurbished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Awesome restaurant in the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Hotel staff really friendly,rooms a good size and spotlessly clean.We ate in the bar the food was delicious and the service fantastic.The live entertainment was great.The breakfast was tasty and again the staff were lovely.A fantastic hotel and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel we got a upgrade with lovely views, hot tub was a plus, i left my banks cards behind i was contacted and they keep them safe until i got them
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025