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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

Property class: 3

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A traditional village with stone houses, a thatched-roof building, and a river in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A beach with sand dunes and a clear sky.
A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a patterned floor.
A bar area with a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves, a bar counter, and two bar stools.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $161
$142 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Killaghtee Old Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet on the wall.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin STANDARD

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Oct 1 - Oct 2
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About the neighborhood

Donegal

With a stay at The Abbey Hotel Donegal in Donegal, you'll be just steps from Killaghtee Old Church and Donegal Castle. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Donegal Bay Waterbus and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Donegal Railway Heritage Centre.

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

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

The Abbey Hotel Donegal offers 90 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 90 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Market House, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Market House - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Olde Abbey - This coffee shop specializes in local cuisine. Open daily.
Abbey Bar - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Bar
  • The Market House
  • The Olde Abbey

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.30 per day (30 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Abbey Donegal
Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel Donegal
Abbey Donegal Town
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town
Abbey Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Donegal
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Hotel Donegal

The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 740 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maeve

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, room was a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean room and professional staff. I widh the parking was closer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bindia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s lovely hotel and very helpful staff, no main hotel parking but pay and display parking around canal and around town. Very quiet we really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were clean and comfortable. The desk staff was helpful. The dining staff, however, was rude and unhelpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Walkable! Restaurants. Bars. Great. Should have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break room clean and comfortable breakfast nice variety Location perfect for nightlife
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late, no parking except two blocks away and food service ended at 8:30pm. However, the breakfast the next morning was fantastic, five stars!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room facilities, excellent entertainment lovely staff good fun weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs E A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay for a BDAY treat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The staff are amazing and the room is very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and lovely staff!! Very helpful and friendly. Loved the location as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Close to many attractions, Clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, excellent staff, good food.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff cheerful and helpful and enthusiastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was great the staff were all very friendly and the place was decorated very well. I would definitely stay at the Abby again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in Beautiful Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a family room with myself my daughter and her 2 friends the hotel was perfect and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, easy check in and phenomenal food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Catriona

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So noisy at night and when we rang reception to complain we were told it's in the small print that rooms be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023