Downings Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (652 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 652 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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Davidson • couple • gb
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Kacie • solo_traveller • ie
7
Great location and friendly staff, but no pool on site
Pros:

The location is amazing! So close to the beach and really friendly staff.

Cons:

They advertise that they have a pool. When in fact the pool is at a community centre that is over a mile away and doesn’t have weekend friendly or normal pool hours you’d have at a hotel pool. I couldn’t use the pool and had planned to because they’re only open on weekend days between 12:30-4pm. It needs to be more clear that the pool is not on site!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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adeline • extended_group • gb
9
Beautiful hotel, lovely food and staff.
Pros:

Food was very good and great location.

Cons:

My hubby and I have stayed in the hotel twice now over the past year. The hotel is beautiful and I would stay again. My only issue was on both occasions the radiator in our room was piping hot with no means to turn it off or at least down. This may not be an issue for some people but we were absolutely roasting , even with both windows open the whole time we were there.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
9
Once stayed for 1 night, but 1st class experience. I will be back.
Pros:

Excellent room service also. Staff very friendly.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything, room gorgeous staff so friendly, ideal location

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • ie
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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mary • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly welcoming receptionist and a cosy value for money hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Janette • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The girl at reception was fabulous made u feel very welcoming

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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anthony • couple • gb
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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OReilly • couple • ie
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Padraic • couple • ie
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Logue • couple • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely food and great value for money
Pros:

Locality and its conviviality.

Cons:

Grumpy wee man behind the desk early this morning!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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GERARD • couple • gb
8
The stay was Pleasant and Enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast Dinner and Room were all good

Cons:

The Noise from near by bars

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee