Downings Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (673 reviews)
Main Street , Downings , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 673 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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ultan • couple • ie
7
Relaxed stay , beautiful location
Pros:

Central, friendly staff , good breakfast , parking
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Cons:

Hard bed

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • gb
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
8
Lovely stay and the atmosphere in the bar was great both during the football and later
Pros:

Location and ease of check in, nice rooms and showers

Cons:

Bottled water in the room would have been nice and the price for a Sunday stay was expensive. Bar food also got very expensive

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
Great location & lovely staff
Pros:

Clean and good location, friendly staff and hearty breakfast. The bed was very comfy.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

The views in the area were beautiful and very accessable

Cons:

The toilet bowl was a bit loose and it,s underlid was dark stained.Apart from that everything was good

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • ie
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely staff were lovely great location beside beach and the views were amazing

Cons:

Only thing its a minor one but the towels provided in room were very small for showers
And no water provided in the room

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • gb
10
Fab weekend away with family & friends.
Pros:

Very clean, beautifully decorated, lovely staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Sean • extended_group • ie
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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CAROLINE • solo_traveller • ie
8
Lovely hotel by the sea
Pros:

Everything lovely hotel.. enjoyed our stay very much

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
very good and enjoyable
Pros:

staff were very friendly and accommodating

Cons:

carparking was restricted

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • us
10
A wonderful place to rest, relax, explore and eat great food.
Pros:

Location was tremendous. Right on the beach

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The Supper Club was very enjoyable, good food and lovely atmosphere.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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collette • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Friendly staff lovely food

Cons:

Noise of the lift

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Doireann • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ie
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee