Central Hotel Donegal

Hotels
8.6 (2224 reviews)
The Diamond , Donegal , ie
+353 74 972 1027

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2224 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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Tighe • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Reception was very professional and welcoming.

Cons:

No much.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
good value and location
Pros:

room that overlooked the river which was terrific

Cons:

water pressure was low

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Grainne • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The view from our room was beautiful. Location was excellent

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Maura • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean and very central location.

Cons:

Need A/C in bedrooms

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
We chose this hotel for its location friendly staff and clean surroundings, we love this area and always find good deals
Pros:

Location is great central to the bars and restaurants and lots of things to do .

Cons:

Nothing negative at all

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Redmond • solo_traveller • ie
9
Superb
Pros:

Where it was situated and how good the facilities were.

Cons:

Very little to say bad about it

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • au
8
Great stay
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff and good food in the restaurant

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • ie
10
So beautiful!
Pros:

Everything was excellent and far beyond our expectations — the location, staff, breakfast, facilities, restaurant food, and the river view. We also appreciated the many parking options in the nearby streets, which were often more convenient than the large car park by the river.

Cons:

If I had to point out one drawback, it would be the lack of a fan / air conditioning. This summer has been unusually hot, and we had to choose between keeping the window closed, or leaving it open and putting up with the noise outside — especially from late-night partygoers and the very early morning trash collection.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Mulligan • couple • ie
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Pele • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Carpets need changing all over hotel .
Receptionist was lovely and rhe night manager excellent 👌

Cons:

Carpets are very old and dirty

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Aiden • couple • ie
8
Very Pleasant
Pros:

Very pleasant stay. lovely view of bay from Rm 295, room was very clean and bright, it was very good value for what we paid. It's a decent 3 star hotel not trying to be anything else, great location in centre of town, seemed to be plenty of food options (we didn't try due to bookings elsewhere. Overall very happy.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Fisher • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Shailesh Stanny • extended_group • ae
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • ie
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee