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Downings Bay Hotel

3.0 star property

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and clear turquoise waters.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a Guinness sign, and a staircase leading to a seating area.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
3 bars/lounges
The Downings Bay Hotel with a prominent entrance, a public bar, and a restaurant sign.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Main Street, Downings, Donegal
  • Place, Sandy Hills Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrigart Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a radiator.

Double Room (NO VIEW/DISCO SIDE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and a chair.

Superior Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a radiator.

Twin Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

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

Family Room (NO VIEW/ DISCO SIDE)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a radiator.

Twin Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a radiator.

Double Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, lamps, and a round wooden table.

Family Room (PARTIAL SEA VIEW)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downings

Within a short walk of Sandy Hills Golf Course, Downings Bay Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Carrigart Beach. This 40-room, 3-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with free self parking and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carrigart Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marble Hill Strand - 30 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Letterkenny Town Park - 39 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Glenveagh National Park - 52 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Oven - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Glen Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Downings Bay Hotel

At Downings Bay Hotel, guests enjoy features like a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a fitness center, and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Haven
  • J.C.'s
  • The Empire Club
  • The Wheelhouse

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Downings Bay Hotel?

This hotel is located in Downings within a short 14-minute walk of Sandy Hills Golf Course. You'll also find Carrigart Beach and Carrigart Riding Stables within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Downings Bay Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Downings Bay Hotel include a casino?

No, Downings Bay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Downings Bay Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Downings Bay Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a beach, a restaurant, and 3 bars/lounges.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Downings Bay Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Downings Bay Hotel serves free full breakfasts at Haven each morning.

Does Downings Bay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Downings Bay Hotel.

Does Downings Bay Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Downings Bay Hotel?

The closest major airport to Downings Bay Hotel is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is 22.8 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Donegal (CFN), which is around 22.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Downings Bay Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Downings Bay Hotel that offer a balcony.

Downings Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so accommodating and the food was excellent fare.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short drive to three world class golf courses. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Desi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and great bar. Next to the water. Nice Irish breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfectly Pleasant

Perfectly pleasant stay in the Downings Bay, with clean and comfortable room, and generous breakfast.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here, hotel is great, in the perfect location walking distance to the beach. The bar/restaurant is great for dinner and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The only disappointing thing for us is that we chose this hotel mainly because of the swimming pool (for the kids). It was only when we checked in that we realised the pool is actually located offsite at a local leisure centre in a caravan park - 1 mile drive from the hotel. The pool is also only available at certain times of the day, around the pool’s other uses. This is the only downfall and we felt it was very misleading when booking this hotel. However. Soft play is also available at the local leisure centre which the kids loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable short break

Well appointed, generous size and comfortable clean room, well serviced. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Good food - great choice at breakfast and tasty evening bar food. Well located with easy access to the gorgeous Downings beach next to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golf trip

We stayed at hotel to play the three golf courses at Rosapena. The hotel staff are brilliant and friendly with a delicious breakfast. The rooms are massive too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at very reasonable rates. Good food and staff. We’ll be back again. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tub bath was a nice amenity after cold day of golf.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff , very welcoming . Ideal location if you are golfing . Great food . Highly recommended. Terrific value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Downey's Bay were wonderful, very accommodating, friendly, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. My thanks to all of them. We had a marvelous stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff A+++

The staff at Downings Bay Hotel really made our trip extraordinary. They were so friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, everything within walking distance. No pool onsite but we knew this upon booking. Good breakfast clean rooms, quiet despite facing the 'disco' area. Upper rooms very warm without air con but overall excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

donna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds hard and uncomfortable, breakfast seemed to be an inconvenience to the lady serving it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne ruhige Lage, tolles Zimmer, sauber, sehr nettes freundliches Personal an Rezeption, sehr gutes Frühstück, gute Auswahl von Speisen im Restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel close to the beach.

This beautiful hotel has a wonderful location close to the beach and the rooms are lovely. The brilliant bar had very friendly staff and served great food. The full Irish breakfast was great so we highly recommend this super hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff Rooms very clean Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Static caravans ruin the views

The hotel and staff were nice enough but the location was awful. I wrongly assumed that given its location and the beach photos on its website there would be beautiful views of the bay but didn’t do my homework properly. Check out Google maps but on satellite view to see the clutter of static caravans completely dominating the best part of Downings and covering the entire length of the bay right up to the boundary of the hotel car park ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true gem!

We stayed for one night and it happened to be the last night of the season. We were met with a friendly receptionist. We had dinner in the bar and it was one of the nicest meals I’ve had in Ireland in the last 2 years! Great service, varied menu, lots of vegetarian options, absolutely delicious food. The room was spacious and a lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast was a buffet style served to you. Again this was delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t use any of the leisure facilities to comment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean and good Covid requirements in place. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

The hotel is not fancy, but very comfortable and clean and super well positioned just next to the beach. Our biggest surprise was their amazing (and really cheap) dinner, which we enjoyed a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, some staff training needed

Nice hotel, great location, food good. Staff at breakfast were so unhappy looking and weren’t sure about what they were doing. Staff on desk and bar really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020