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The Central Hotel Donegal

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey of Donegal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and brown throw blankets.

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Donegal

The Central Hotel Donegal places you next to Killaghtee Old Church and Donegal Castle. This 113-room, 3-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Killaghtee Old Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Donegal Railway Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reveller Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salthill Cabin - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

The Central Hotel Donegal features an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones are also available.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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  • Restaurant
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.20 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Blazers
  • Upper Deck Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of EUR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Central Hotel Donegal
Central Donegal
The Central Donegal Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal Hotel
The Central Hotel Donegal Donegal
The Central Hotel Donegal Hotel Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Central Hotel Donegal?

The Central Hotel Donegal provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Hotel Donegal?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Hotel Donegal on Nov 1, 2026 start from $135, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near The Central Hotel Donegal?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Donegal, just steps from Killaghtee Old Church and Donegal Castle, and within a short walk of Donegal Bay Waterbus. You'll also find Donegal Railway Heritage Centre and Abbey of Donegal less than a mile away.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal include a casino at the property?

No, The Central Hotel Donegal doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Central Hotel Donegal?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Central Hotel Donegal has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will The Central Hotel Donegal allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Central Hotel Donegal.

Where is the closest airport to The Central Hotel Donegal?

The closest major airport to The Central Hotel Donegal is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is about 27.1 mi away. Another top airport is Donegal (CFN), which is around 28.1 mi away.

Does The Central Hotel Donegal host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Central Hotel Donegal.

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 611 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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superb lovely staff...great view...enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place ideally situated in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A nice clean place to stay. great central location. Very good dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location in the city center
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great wee clean tidy room, staff helpful Breakfast was as expected, bang on
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff with clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We checked in and were greeted by a very pleasant and helpful receptionist. Our room was very spacious very clean and overlooked the harbour, couldn't have been better. Breakfast was a buffet and again good. Evening meal beautiful. We will go again and highly recommend the Central hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel, conveniently located in the centre of Donegal. Plentiful parking is available, but note that this is in a public car park near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was good and room was a nice size. The decor was a little dated but overall nice stay in a very central location and close to food and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel in central Donegal with a fitness center. Restaurant was great and had the Donegal mussels and seafood chowder. Bars, restaurants all in central square and Donegal castle a couple of minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, modern clean room. Great view. Good breakfast. You can’t go wrong staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you can ask for a room on the back of the hotel which overlooks the estuary and pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, food great and room was newly refurbished. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent rooms and staff were pleasant .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay -- comfortable room, courteous and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and the staff were very pleasant. Parking is a 2minute walk from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, great view over the river and friendly staff. Some areas of the hotel a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very tidy, front of hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was prefect the people were friendly and helpful as well as the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome restaurant in the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025