Central Hotel Donegal

Hotels
8.6 (2126 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2126 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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Danielle • solo_traveller • ie
10
Was easy to check in and the sea view was nice and the room was very clean they also have restaurant pool and gym which
Pros:

The property is right in the middle of town so can walk from anywhere

Cons:

Have to make sure to lock the door manually

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Lokatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Amikelu • solo_traveller • lu
7
Pros:

Great location in the centre of the town. Plenty of parking places nearby.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • gb
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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josephine • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

This hotel is in a perfect location. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were great and also the food 👌.

Cons:

No parking is a bit of a drawback. Pay parking was a short walk away but we had to be mindful of the time.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • au
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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catherine • couple • fr
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ca
9
Nicely looked after hotel with perfect location
Pros:

Big rooms great staff and perfect location.

Cons:

On the street side. Windows dont ioen far and screaming from the pub across the street was beyond belief til 3 am. Tip - get a room on the river side

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • extended_group • ie
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • ie
9
A lovely stay in a central spot close to everything.
Pros:

I had a beautiful room overlooking the water

Cons:

Room was just a little too warm

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
8
Donegal break
Pros:

Very central to the town and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • ie
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ie
7
An old school kind of a hotel. It was just okay.
Pros:

Small town village

Cons:

They asked for a physical card and I was having a hard time looking for one because I don’t normally bring a card with me.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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oheidhin • extended_group • ie
8
Effective. Remember that Abbey and Central are adjacent hotels in the same ownership.
Pros:

It is very centrally located. My room faced on to a busy square, so some care had to be taken closing curtains and ensuring that headlamps of cars did not intrude at night.

Cons:

There is no mention of parking availability on the hotel website. As it happens, there is a large public car park nearby (100 m) and it only costs 30c per hour! If you put in 90c at 17:00 you are covered well into the following morning.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
7
Good break with great central location, rooms did not live up to price paid, breakfast really set you up for a day explo
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Dated rooms and inconsistent housekeeping

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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catherine • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Don • couple • us
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • gb
8
Great central location
Pros:

Great location in the centre of town. Comfortable room, lovely staff. Leisure centre was a big plus.

Cons:

There was no slip mat for the shower which was a bit dangerous as it was very slippery

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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antony • couple • gb
6
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee