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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Kenneth • couple • gb
9
All round great experience
Pros:

Great location, staff were fantastic, brilliant entertainment and good breakfast

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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rhonda • couple • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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maureen • couple • gb
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Angélique • family_with_children • ca
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Friendly service
Made kids feel at home

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Brid • couple • ie
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Niall • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Extremely friendly staff and the room was top notch.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Mclaughlin • couple • gb
10
Pros:

All staff were so friendly & professional.Loved the room, so spacious and clean . The TV was a great size & tea& coffee facility, was excellent. Breakfasts were superb & lunch & dinners in the bar were first class. An absolutely fabulous Hotel, I would highly recommend it to anyone & have told everybody about how great the Downings Bay Hotel is.Congratulations to the owner & staff on a first class, fabulous Hotel.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Had a great stay
Pros:

Very central

Cons:

Bit noisy at back

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
Excellent! Would thoroughly recommend
Pros:

Great location. Rooms very comfortable and clean. Food in the bar was very good. The staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. Special mention to Angela who was brilliant.

Cons:

Would have liked more of a sea view or balcony

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The hotel is very well located and the rooms were really nice. Good breakfast

Cons:

The pool and sauna are not inside the hotel and with very specific working time. If you coming without a car is not accessible

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, exceptional staff and clean rooms

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • ie
9
Incredible stay, and we’ll be back again.
Pros:

The staff were incredible. From the moment we stepped through the front door, they were hospitable, accommodating and made us feel like we were in our own home. The facilities are fantastic with a well run bar, restaurants and loads of amenities all within walking distance of the hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, food and drink in the bar was good.

Cons:

The leisure centre was in another location not on the grounds.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • ie
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lutz • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Bried • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee