O'Donnell's Of Donegal

Hotels
7.4 (545 reviews)
The Diamond , Donegal , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Noise issues
Lack of maintenance
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
Mention of damp beds and poor maintenance.
Service
8.15
Friendly staff and helpful service reported.
Location
8.69
Consistently praised for being well-located.
Room Quality
6.14
Issues with noise and heating reported.
Amenities
7.67
Basic amenities available; some issues with functionality.
Value for Money
7.13
Pricing mentioned in context of poor quality.
Food and Beverage
7.18
No breakfast provided; pub access noted.
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed feelings; positives noted but significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
O'Donnell's Of Donegal, located in Donegal, offers elegant rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and comfortable bedding.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving delectable dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Unwind at the bar with a wide selection of drinks in a cozy atmosphere.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Donegal Golf Club and Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre, O'Donnell's Of Donegal provides easy access to explore the beauty of Donegal.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort in Donegal? Book your stay at O'Donnell's Of Donegal now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 545 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 8.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 6.14
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 7.18
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Caoimhe couple ie
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple gb
8
Great apart from the Alarm.
Pros:

Very nice and clean

Cons:

Alarm went off and didn’t stop all night nobody came to see what the problem was.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Simone family_with_children it
10
Ottimo soggiorno nella piazza centrale di Donegal.
Pros:

Camera ampia e pulita sulla piazza centrale di Donegal. Sotto ha un pub tipico irlandese che non disturba la quiete della notte. Ha poi un comodissimo parcheggio interno che costa 2 euro indipendentemente dalla durata.

Cons:

Niente da segnalare!

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Sheila solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Convenient. Clean. No complaints about anything.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Maggie extended_group ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms in an Ideal location. Will definitely come back. Really reasonably priced. Had no trouble at all with communication if we needed to find out anything. There's was someone at the end of the phone. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Cons:

The shared bathroom would be harder to deal with staying here as a couple but it was grand for a girls night away. Theyre may be an ensuite option available though more suited for couples.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Gabrielle extended_group ie
9
Lovely stay in Donegal
Pros:

Location was amazing! Check in was easy

Cons:

Beds were a bit hard, but good.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children ie
10
Clean conveniently situated and good facilities
Pros:

Very good location with safe parking very good value

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Michaela couple ie
5
It was ok for 1 night
Pros:

The location was perfect

Cons:

When went into the room there wasn’t a great smell and the whole night and morning you could hear people constantly walking upstairs so we got very little sleep

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie Rose family_with_children no
7
Pros:

The location is perfect with a lovely view of The Diamond, so close to everything. The room was huge and furniture was beautiful. Everything was exceptionally clean, the shower was perfect and the bed was so comfortable.

Cons:

The first evening another guest tripped an alarm, it was a high pitched constant beep that went on for an hour before it stopped, not loud enough to be a fire alarm. The next night it happened again only this time the noise went all night and well into the morning, still going when we left at 9.30am. I tried headphones and earbuds to block out the sound but could still hear it coming from the hallway, very intrusive and disturbing and I couldn't sleep but luckily my kids did! It was definitely coming from the hallway. Also one of the reasons I booked O'Donnell's was due to pub food being advertised downstairs but they actually don't offer food in the pub and the barteneder said they wouldn't be either despite menus displayed outside and online.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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murphy couple ie
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Gavin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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JoAnn family_with_children us
6
Adequate room
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

More info on checking in- info on parking (location, that coin is needed to exit ( I have only used a credit card in my travels- no coins), notice that key would be in a lock box and better instructions on where to then locate exterior door to enter rooms area. I was not able to make bathroom heater work and while I received prompt responses to earlier questions I didn't want to ask owner re heat when I returned late to cold room

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Niall extended_group ie
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple ie
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Declan family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
10
Pros:

Very clean. Very central. We had the room with ther en-suite. Easy access with the key code. Great experience

Cons:

You can hear the music below but didn’t bother us. You’re on top of a bar what can you expect.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ie
8
Pros:

It was value for the money. Nice clean I didn't like the shared toilet. But that was my own fault I booked in a rush

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Doherty extended_group ie
4
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
D
Declan extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Eamonn couple ie
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee