The Central Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $170
$150 nightly
$170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Donegal

With a stay at The Central Hotel Donegal in Donegal, you'll be just steps from Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Daniel O'Donnell Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Donegal Bay Waterbus.

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salthill Cabin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop & Mini Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Central Hotel Donegal

The Central Hotel Donegal offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Upper Deck Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full 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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Upper Deck Bar - This bar specializes in Irish cuisine.
Blazers - This restaurant specializes in seafood. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) 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 3.20 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3.20 per day (328 ft away)

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
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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

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

The Central Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 584 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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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8/10 Good

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Hotel staff really friendly,rooms a good size and spotlessly clean.We ate in the bar the food was delicious and the service fantastic.The live entertainment was great.The breakfast was tasty and again the staff were lovely.A fantastic hotel and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Saoirse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff were friendly and accommodating and the evening meal and breakfast were of a very high standard. Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy, staff all lovely and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Awesome restaurant in the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, great views. & hidden options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady on reception was lovely, friendly. I asked for a quieter room and was immediately changed. Great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, and perfect location in town center, across the street from many excellent pubs and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

geraldine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfort room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Love the Central hotel Staff are very welcoming Rooms cosy and comfortable Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good about this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025