Nestled near the bay, The Central Hotel Donegal offers a warm welcome with a garden, sauna, and two on-site restaurants serving Irish cuisine. Enjoy high-speed WiFi in your room or unwind in the spa tub after a swim at the indoor pool.
Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive
Donegal (CFN) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Supermac's - 2 min drive
Salthill Cabin - 9 min drive
Aroma Coffee Shop & Mini Bakery - 19 min walk
Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town - 2 min walk
Cedars Grill at Lough Eske Castle - 10 min drive
About this property
The Central Hotel Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal is a great choice for a stay in Donegal. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
113 rooms
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 3.20 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Health club
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Upper Deck Bar - This bar specializes in Irish cuisine.
Blazers - This restaurant specializes in seafood. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of EUR 2000 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Central Hotel Donegal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Central Hotel Donegal?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Central Hotel Donegal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Central Hotel Donegal?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Central Hotel Donegal?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Central Hotel Donegal and nearby?
The Central Hotel Donegal has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Central Hotel Donegal?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Irish cuisine.
What's the area around The Central Hotel Donegal like?
The Central Hotel Donegal is a short 1-minute walk from Diamond Obelisk and 2 minutes' walk from Donegal Bay Waterbus. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and of a very high standard. (21 reviews)
The gym facilities were a welcome feature and a highlight of the property. (7 reviews)
The pool was a highlight for many guests, being described as brilliant, fantastic, and a huge plus. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2026
Room clean, great view over the river and friendly staff. Some areas of the hotel a bit tired.
Maeve
Maeve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2026
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
june
june, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Staff were great, food great and room was newly refurbished. Great stay!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Room was very tidy, front of hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
Decent rooms and staff were pleasant .
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
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.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2025
Comfortable stay
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
Room was spotless. Staff were friendly and accommodating and the evening meal and breakfast were of a very high standard. Excellent
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff
Saoirse
Saoirse, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
The location was prefect the people were friendly and helpful as well as the breakfast.
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Room was clean and tidy, staff all lovely and helpful
Tanya
Tanya, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
The lady on reception was lovely, friendly. I asked for a quieter room and was immediately changed. Great hospitality.
mary
mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Great location
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, and perfect location in town center, across the street from many excellent pubs and restaurants!
Don
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Spotless and lovely staff
Siobhan
Siobhan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Love the Central hotel Staff are very welcoming Rooms cosy and comfortable Excellent location
Anne Marie
Anne Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Nice hotel centrally located
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
Very comfortable stay
marian
marian, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 11, 2026
Room was very basic not 4 star as advertised. Hotel needs a full refurbish. Did not sleep as lots of banging and loud talking from other guests. Could not fault the staff as they were very good.they Staff were good
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Right in the heart of the town, close to everything. Lovely breakfast and we had dinner there as well which was excellent.
Georgette
Georgette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and rooms were clean. Great area to stay.
Hester
Hester, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Recommend highly Hotel and staff are lovely
Excellent location Will be back
Anne Marie
Anne Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Very central to all restaurants & Bars.
Noreen
Noreen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2025
Service was very good. Hotel and the rooms need a deep clean.