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Downings Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Downings beachfront hotel with 3 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Escape to Downings Bay Hotel and indulge in the flavors of local cuisine at Haven, a fine-dining restaurant that serves dinner. Relax with a drink from one of three bars or unwind in the sauna or steam room. With free WiFi, babysitting services, and bike rentals nearby indoor pool access is also available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • Free babysitting
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY1,257
CNY1,427 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Downings, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carrigart Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Marble Hill Strand - 30 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Letterkenny Town Park - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 52 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 37 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 77 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Glen Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Downings Bay Hotel

Downings Bay Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Downings. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Haven, which serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a steam room.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Free babysitting
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Haven - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only.
The Wheelhouse - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Downings Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Downings Bay Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Downings Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Downings Bay Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Downings Bay Hotel and nearby?

Downings Bay Hotel has 3 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Downings Bay Hotel?

Yes, Haven offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Downings Bay Hotel like?

Downings Bay Hotel is located a short 14-minute walk from Sandy Hills Golf Course.

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Reviews

Downings Bay Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is in a perfect location, walking distance to the gorgeous beach. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a good choice and tasty food. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast.
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so accommodating and the food was excellent fare.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We loved our stay here, hotel is great, in the perfect location walking distance to the beach. The bar/restaurant is great for dinner and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The only disappointing thing for us is that we chose this hotel mainly because of the swimming pool (for the kids). It was only when we checked in that we realised the pool is actually located offsite at a local leisure centre in a caravan park - 1 mile drive from the hotel. The pool is also only available at certain times of the day, around the pool’s other uses. This is the only downfall and we felt it was very misleading when booking this hotel. However. Soft play is also available at the local leisure centre which the kids loved.
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very short drive to three world class golf courses. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Room very comfortable.
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable

Clean rooms and helpful staff
Desi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and great bar. Next to the water. Nice Irish breakfast.
Ron, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable short break

Well appointed, generous size and comfortable clean room, well serviced. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Good food - great choice at breakfast and tasty evening bar food. Well located with easy access to the gorgeous Downings beach next to hotel.
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Golf trip

We stayed at hotel to play the three golf courses at Rosapena. The hotel staff are brilliant and friendly with a delicious breakfast. The rooms are massive too.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel at very reasonable rates. Good food and staff. We’ll be back again. Thanks.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at Downey's Bay were wonderful, very accommodating, friendly, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. My thanks to all of them. We had a marvelous stay
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff A+++

The staff at Downings Bay Hotel really made our trip extraordinary. They were so friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, everything within walking distance. No pool onsite but we knew this upon booking. Good breakfast clean rooms, quiet despite facing the 'disco' area. Upper rooms very warm without air con but overall excellent.
P, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly Pleasant

Perfectly pleasant stay in the Downings Bay, with clean and comfortable room, and generous breakfast.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tub bath was a nice amenity after cold day of golf.
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff , very welcoming . Ideal location if you are golfing . Great food . Highly recommended. Terrific value
John, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Beds hard and uncomfortable, breakfast seemed to be an inconvenience to the lady serving it !
donna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Schöne ruhige Lage, tolles Zimmer, sauber, sehr nettes freundliches Personal an Rezeption, sehr gutes Frühstück, gute Auswahl von Speisen im Restaurant.
Celia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel close to the beach.

This beautiful hotel has a wonderful location close to the beach and the rooms are lovely. The brilliant bar had very friendly staff and served great food. The full Irish breakfast was great so we highly recommend this super hotel in a great location.
George, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms
Donna, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff Rooms very clean Great location
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Static caravans ruin the views

The hotel and staff were nice enough but the location was awful. I wrongly assumed that given its location and the beach photos on its website there would be beautiful views of the bay but didn’t do my homework properly. Check out Google maps but on satellite view to see the clutter of static caravans completely dominating the best part of Downings and covering the entire length of the bay right up to the boundary of the hotel car park ☹️
Sonja, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A true gem!

We stayed for one night and it happened to be the last night of the season. We were met with a friendly receptionist. We had dinner in the bar and it was one of the nicest meals I’ve had in Ireland in the last 2 years! Great service, varied menu, lots of vegetarian options, absolutely delicious food. The room was spacious and a lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast was a buffet style served to you. Again this was delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t use any of the leisure facilities to comment.
sally, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was very clean and good Covid requirements in place. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent
Brenda, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

The hotel is not fancy, but very comfortable and clean and super well positioned just next to the beach. Our biggest surprise was their amazing (and really cheap) dinner, which we enjoyed a lot!
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, some staff training needed

Nice hotel, great location, food good. Staff at breakfast were so unhappy looking and weren’t sure about what they were doing. Staff on desk and bar really friendly.
Lisa, 1-night trip