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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)
Garden
Interior entrance
Hair dryer, towels
Spa

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O'Donnel's Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Abbey of Donegal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 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 or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 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

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 O'Donnel's Castle 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
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 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

  • ‪Olde Castle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive

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.

Languages

English

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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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Jul 30, 2025 start from $163.49, 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.

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 482 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Amenities
Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely Excellent location Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have stayed in. Everything was perfect. Rooms clean, tidy and spacious. Beds were extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious Staff were friendly and cery helpful. If i could give more than 5 stars I would give 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had the most enjoyable experience at The Central Hotel. The staff and especially the manager on duty were very attentive to our needs and concerns. I will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place room over looking the river great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiru

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient located in city center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

4/10 Poor

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

When I got to my room the bathroom had pubic hair all over the floor and inside the shower lay two muddy show prints on the floor. The TV was also broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of everything. Lovely staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

allaister

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great. Lovely hotel, very welcoming and friendly staff. Warm and very comfortable room. Great breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not very kind

I didn’t have the best experience of hospitality overall. Receptionists in particular were cold, bordering on rude. Check-in felt like an interrogation; when I called to say the Wi-Fi was down I was told that “no one else has complained”, and on day of departure I got a stern call telling me check out was at 11 and it was 11:10. (I thought it was at twelve- like most hotels I’ve been to in Ireland, and I’m traveling with a 2 year old as a single mom. Hotel was definitely not full. There was really no need to hurry us except for a sense of what? Authority?) I did have an exceptionally good experience with another member of staff- I think a gentleman who worked in the restaurant- who helped me on two occasions with my daughter’s stroller/buggy. That was a highlight, and in contradiction with the near rudeness of the ladies at reception. I’ve been traveling through Ireland for four weeks and this was my worse experience so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay in Donegal

This is a perfect location - right on the Diamond. Parking is available nearby (metered spaces you can pay for 9 hours at a time). The pool and gym are a huge plus. The dinner and breakfast we had there were very good. There may be wheelchair accessible rooms but the one we had was not (we didn't request one, just an FYI for guests) - although there was a lift there were also stairs between the lift and our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peadar, Hamden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nadja, Forest Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024