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The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Donegal with 2 restaurants and health club

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Enjoy a traditional dining experience with comfortable seating and a touch of greenery.
Classic hotel exterior with a welcoming entrance and lush greenery.
Stroll through a serene garden with lush plants and vibrant flowers, surrounded by a white fence and a small lawn.
Relax by the serene indoor pool, surrounded by natural light and expansive views.
Two single beds with white linens and a throw blanket, a wooden desk, and a round table with chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
The current price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

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

Hotel near the bay
A garden, a bar and a health club are just a few of the amenities provided at The Central Hotel Donegal. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Enjoy Irish cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • A lift and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 3.20 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Blazers
  • Upper Deck Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)

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
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

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

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Hotel Donegal?

As of 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on 17 July 2025 start from AU$303.00, 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.

Is The Central Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Hotel Donegal located?

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

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The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 478 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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good buffet style breakfast. Lovely dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, staff were friendly, our room was very comfortable, had good facilities ( including a proper hairdryer!) and we had the most amazing view from our room. It was good value and in the heart of the town , so not far to walk anywhere. Great recommendations for food and drink from the hotel staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rutchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wish we got to stay longer, only slept here, was totally fine. Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our brief stay in Donegal. The central hotel is on the Diamond and is truly central to everything happening in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Central and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the middle of Donegal, easy access to local attractions like the castle and waterbus. Plenty of on street parking and local car park two minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property. Clean, well maintained with friendly, very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

8/10 Good

Chi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good but street traffic is too busy to find car parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service excellence
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiru

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

8/10 Good

Gisele

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay in the Heart of Donegal We recently stayed at the Central Donegal Hotel and had a really good experience. The location is perfect—right in the center of town and close to everything we wanted to see. The room was comfortable and clean, and while parking wasn’t included, there was a paid lot nearby that made things easy. We opted for the paid buffet breakfast, which was tasty and convenient before heading out for the day. Like many places in Ireland, the room didn’t have air conditioning, but we were able to open the window and get enough ventilation to stay comfortable. Overall, a very pleasant stay. We’d definitely recommend the Central Donegal Hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Wendy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024