Downings Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (783 reviews)
Main Street , Downings , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
No pool on premises
Some misleading information about amenities
Noisy boiler in room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Comments about the cleanliness being very good and rooms were extremely clean.
Service
9.2
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, they handled situations well.
Location
9
Location praised, ideal for visiting beach and town center.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.2
No pool on site but access to a nearby leisure center provided.
Value for Money
8.7
Overall good value but some dining options were disappointing.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food was highlighted as delicious, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive experiences with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy spacious bedrooms with luxury toiletries and modern amenities like TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a hairdryer.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in fresh, locally sourced food at The Haven Restaurant, complemented by a diverse wine menu. JC’s Bar offers a casual dining experience with a variety of dishes, while Wheelhouse Bar provides live entertainment and karaoke.

Leisure and Entertainment: Take advantage of free access to the nearby leisure centre with a gym and swimming pool. Explore the charming fishing village of Downings and the beautiful Blue Flag beach just a stone's throw away.

Experience comfort, great food, and entertainment all in one place! Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway at our award-winning hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 783 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9
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Lorraine • couple • ie
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
10
We will be back for sure
Pros:

Very friendly atmosphere

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Paddy • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Dinner was very good, Breakfast was acceptable, enjoyed our stay in the Downings Bay Hotel, Staff were very attentive and Friendly.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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A • couple • gb
7
Good food, central location but stay was just okay.
Pros:

The hotel is closed to the beach and is central to the village which is great. The food was lovely and portions were generous. I wasn't booked in for dinner but Staff were helpful and accommodated me. The electric went out twice due to the Storm which was in full force. However, the response was rapid with the generator restoring electric within 3minutes. The room was warm, spacious and comfortable and had a working TV.

Cons:

On arrival, there was no Staff at the reception desk so there was a bit of a wait until a young girl arrived. I was asked if I was checking in which I confirmed and was given my key. Although she was polite, there was no warm welcome or chit chat which would have made me feel welcome. I was looking really forward to the room which was advertised as 'seaview' especially given the Storm. However, I was informed that none of the rooms were seaview. However, I could see a very small snippet of the sea from the window . Although the room was comfortable, there was black damp in the corner of the inside window sills which isn't good for the lungs. Tea/coffee supplies were bleak with just 1 packet of 2biscuits for 2 of us. Bottles of water would have been great as I had forgotten some but there was none. The selection of food for breakfast was minimal although served in a lovely, large dining room. There was someone serving the hot food but I could not see what was available. Tables were seated very close together which wasn't good as our chairs were bumping into the chairs behind ours where people were seated. Despite this, there are many positives in terms of the hotel. I have wanted to stay here for some time but I am somewhat disappointed and I'm not sure if I would return to stay. I would, however, eat here again as the food was lovely.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
9
A really pleasant, relaxed stay would highly recommend.
Pros:

Lovely clean bedrooms and throughout all facilities

Cons:

Good location, bar entertainment, great food and staff so pleasant and helpful

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gillian West • couple • gb
10
Super stay in the Downings during a storm so electricity went out but generator kicked in quickly so
Pros:

Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty. Variety of foods to choose from

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • family_with_children • ie
9
Downings bay hotel
Pros:

It was lovely, friendly and so easy. It would of been nice to stay longer.
It is right in the middle of main street downings. Lots of little places around to go to. Its near the beach. Plenty of entertainment!

Cons:

My only problem was dietary. Although I didn't mention it in the booking. Most hotels have gluten free bread. Unfortunately they didn't. Thats all.

The rest of breakfast was great. Plenty of lovely fresh fruit salad. Great fry.. you can eat as much as you want too. Certainly we will be going again.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Conefrey • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Charming hotel with friendly staff. Great breakfast and a comfy room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

I paid for see view didn't get it had to look out the window head out sideway to see the sea the people down said there is no sea view disappointed

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lambe • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Loved everything about this hotel, will definitely be going back,

Cons:

Very clean, staff were very welcoming, food was class,

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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P.j. • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The hotel and staff were great.
I'm disappointed with booking.com for saying the hotel had it's own swimming pool.
The pool is the community swimming pool 5 min drive or 20 min walk. I think it's false advertising and should get a refund.

Cons:

No swimming pool in the hotel

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

everything

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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GRAHAM • extended_group • gb
8
A good stop off for the Wild Atlantic Way
Pros:

Dinner in the restaurant was surprisingly very good. The staff were lovely and the room very comfortable and spacious

Cons:

In room 113 there was some very strange electrical noises until late into the early hours. The view from the window was a roof.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsay • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Swiff informative check in. All staff were friendly and happy to give advice on the area.

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Rasa • couple • gb
10
I’ll come again..good location, nice and clean hotel .. and peaceful
Pros:

Everything was perfect 👌

Cons:

None

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff excellent, very spacious and clean

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

High class faculty with very helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee