Central Hotel Donegal

Hotels
8.6 (2009 reviews)
The Diamond , Donegal , ie

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.

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 2009 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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Doreen couple gb
9
Very relaxing overnight stay with beautiful view.
Pros:

Very helpful snd friendly staff Room overlooking the water with lovely view and very quiet Good pool and leisure facilities

Cons:

Difficulty of access as no parking so awkward for those with mobility issues. Pillows not comfortable as too hard Limited storage facilities for clothes in room for longer stay

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
B
Bernie family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos solo_traveller es
9
Estupendo hotel en Doolin
Pros:

El desayuno y la comodidad de la habitaciones

Cons:

Su ubicación es perfecta pero no hay otra opción que cenar en el pub del hotel

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
D
Danitza couple gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location for our night away great view of the river

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Neil couple ie
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
C
Conrad solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ie
8
Pros:

our room had an amazing view

Cons:

our double bed wasn't the most comfortable. but it wasn't the worst. doors slammed heavy also which gave us a fright a few times

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
N
Nicola solo_traveller ie
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
C
Charolette extended_group ie
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
10
Pros:

Perfect

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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lisa mcguigan family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller gb
1
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
J
John family_with_children ie
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great food.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Moran couple ie
7
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
C
Ciara couple gb
10
Pros:

Great

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
Aidan extended_group gb
9
It was a lovely experience, thanks again
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely!! And location is perfect, right in the middle of the town.

Cons:

Everything was great, I’ll be back!!

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
D
Doherty solo_traveller ie
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Shannon Walsh family_with_children ie
8
Great stay in Donegal town
Pros:

All the facilities you could want- pool was a big bonus.
Full Irish was massive, and so tasty
Across the road from a bar that is kicking on the weekends
Comfy beds and large rooms
Great hot shower

Cons:

Our door needed a proper push to close properly, once or twice we hadn't realized we left the door open🙈
No fridge
No Chromecast for the TV

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
8
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
D
Diane couple gb
6
Pros:

The food was delicious and the staff were friendly.

Cons:

We paid for late check out. A cleaner came to our door knocking and calling through the door then proceeded to enter our room. 1.5hrs before it was our time to checkout. Very disappointing that the communication was so poor between house cleaning and reception.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee