Central Hotel Donegal

Hotels
8.6 (2043 reviews)
The Diamond , Donegal , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and accommodating staff
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Room quality inconsistencies
Bar closure early

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
The room was clean and comfortable, with good reviews about cleanliness.
Service
8.85
Staff were friendly, accommodating, and helpful, contributing positively to the service experience.
Location
9.19
Location was excellent with many reviewers highlighting its central placement and convenience.
Room Quality
7.94
Room quality varied, with some rooms being basic and comments about noise negatively impacting the experience.
Amenities
8.57
The amenities were appreciated, though the bar closing early was a downside for some.
Value for Money
8.33
Though some thought the price was high for the experience provided, others found it reasonable for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Food quality was generally good with positive mentions of breakfast and staff service.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall experience rated well but impacted by noise issues and room allocation concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:14

Property Description

Central Hotel Donegal is your perfect retreat in the heart of Donegal Town. Indulge in the convenience of varied dining options, live entertainment, and complimentary leisure facilities.

Dining Delights: Enjoy the taste of Ireland at our restaurant, serving fresh Irish produce daily.

Leisure and Entertainment: Unwind in our leisure centre featuring a swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, and gym. Join us at the bar for weekend entertainment to elevate your stay.

Ideal Location: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Donegal Town, surrounded by charming bars and restaurants, and just a short stroll away from the scenic Donegal Bay Waterbus.

Book your stay at Central Hotel Donegal now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Apr 13, 2026 until Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Fitness center is closed from 2026-04-27 until 2026-04-20

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 15 years old stay for € 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2043 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Brendan • couple • ie
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
4
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Caoimhe • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Staff
Clean

Cons:

Pillows and bed bit hard
Room can get very warm

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro Pérez • couple • es
7
Pros:

Ubicación

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Steffany • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

clean and tidy

Cons:

Car parking - have to park away from hotel, and is super hard to get a free spot on a weekend.

Smokers who stand in entrance to hotel and you have no choice but enhaling their secondhand smoke as you enter the hotel

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Rowena • couple • gb
9
Great all round.
Pros:

Location was central to everything. Clean. Reason price. Staff are lovely. Food was fab. Will be back in future.

Cons:

Street noise. No fault of hotel though

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Room view was good

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • couple • gb
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sampson • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location. Helpful and friendly staff. Excellent restaurants.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • ie
8
We’ve going to book again soon. Really enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The location was excellent.
We really liked our room, big and bright with a beautiful view of

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nuala • couple • gb
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise - from other guests late at night, from the bar outside (back) and from the very loud bedroom doors slamming shut

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Rintoul • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Mariann • couple • no
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • ie
6
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashlene • couple • gb
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee