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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the best of both worlds at this Donegal retreat with comfy rooms, The Market House's delicious meals, and two bars for drinks.

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The Abbey Hotel Donegal offers comfort and entertainment, including an on-site nightclub. Enjoy local favorites at The Market House restaurant or relax with drinks at two bars. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Donegal is home to The Abbey Hotel Donegal. Bluestack Mountains and Ardnamona Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Donegal Bay Waterbus and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Donegal travel guide
Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Donegal castle, in the homonymous town and county, Ireland
    Donegal Castle
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aerial view of the Donegal Town Waterbus in Ireland
    Donegal Bay Waterbus
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruins of an old stone building with arched windows at Abbey Cong, Ireland, surrounded by a lawn under a partly cloudy sky
    Abbey of Donegal
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Diamond Obelisk
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • McCafferty's Bar
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    2 min drive
  • Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • The Harbour Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Old Stone
    3 min walk

About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

Hotel near the bay
A nightclub, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Abbey Hotel Donegal. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Market House, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Bar
  • The Market House
  • The Olde Abbey

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.30 per day (30 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Abbey Donegal
Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel Donegal
Abbey Donegal Town
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Donegal
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Abbey Hotel Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this hotel is steps away from Diamond Obelisk, Killaghtee Old Church and Donegal Castle. Donegal Bay Waterbus and Daniel O'Donnell Museum are just steps away.

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Reviews

The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 700 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and staff were excellent The breakfast was average. Bacon was dried up and compacted. Toast was underdone Overall the breakfast was not good value at 15 euro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Skip the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

beth

Staff were nice. Great location. Needs a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No problems with the hotel itself all clean & tidy bar staff great. Just wasnt to pleased about people trying to get into my room banging the door at 4am 6am in the morning not great when id a long drive ahead of me, also the band that eventually turned up over 1 and half hrs late to the stage, the tickets i purchased stated 10pm to 1am they didnt get onto stage until near 12 midnight, the band was good for the 15 mins of them i seen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was great the staff were all very friendly and the place was decorated very well. I would definitely stay at the Abby again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great Base to Explore Donegal From

Great base for exploring Donegal. Very convenient. Staff were excellent and always helpful. Food was very good. Close to great music.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! Clean, quiet and the food here is great! Staff at the bar restaurant were amazing! Great Irish music at night too. No onsite parking but lots of parking close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a family room with myself my daughter and her 2 friends the hotel was perfect and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Close to many attractions, Clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in a perfect town….just need more space for clothes in the room - wardrobe/drawers
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, excellent staff, good food.

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Location is amazing! Friendly staff. Beds are pretty firm though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here absolutely lovely staff warm irish welcome when we arrive beautiful bedrooms. Great food in bR and best entertainment thank you abbey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the middle of all the action in Donegal with dining and music
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Abbey was a nice quiet hotel in the center of the town square which made it convenient for shopping, touring, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time at the Abbey Hotel, looking forward to returning next year . Staff and management were excellent in making us feel welcome and comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness
Market restaurant was excellent. The property still maintains a dated, fusty atmosphere, nowhere more so that in the reception/lobby area. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

The staff was very helpful in holding our delayed luggage until we arrived to their hotel. They kept in touch and let us know when it arrived. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The bus stop right outside may either be a bonus or deterrent as lots of people hang out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Kind staff and great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, rooms are beautiful, beds are extremely comfortable! Will definitely be staying again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024