The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal
  • Diamond Obelisk
    1 min walk
  • Killaghtee Old Church
    1 min walk
  • Donegal Castle
    1 min walk
  • Donegal (CFN)
    65 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Donegal

With a stay at The Abbey Hotel Donegal in Donegal, you'll be just steps from Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Donegal Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from O'Donnel's Castle.

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 2 min walk
  • Abbey of Donegal - 8 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Olde Castle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

Hotel in Donegal with bars and a nightclub
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.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 30 ft (EUR 3.30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Market House
  • The Olde Abbey
  • Abbey Bar

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 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 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
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 594 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 594 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 594 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 594 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 594 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the room immediately hit by loud humming and clanking noise. Talked to the front desk person and asked what could be done for the noise, they offered to send a handy person to check it out while we were out for dinner. After dinner came back to the front desk and they assured me that the noise was from the kitchen fan and would stop as soon as the dinner service was over which would be soon. We went up to our room where we realized there was only one cup for tea. Having had an unfriendly exchange with the front desk, my husband went down for a second cup. While we we’re getting ready for bed the toilet paper holder fell off the wall and I noticed that there was a sticky substance on my bedside table. The noise continued through the night and I was woken many times. In the light of the next day noticed many additional things about the room that were unclean: all surfaces sticky, crumbs on the chair, and the most disgusting was a used bandaid stuck to the headboard. While checking out I informed the person at the front desk about all the issues. They told me that there were many rooms and I should have requested a room change. I explained that that option wasn’t provided the previous night when I asked about the noise and we didn’t notice most of the uncleanliness until the morning light. The front desk person continued to blame me for not getting a new room. Shocking lack of customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Renee, Woodinville

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel beds were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really quaint hotel. Bus drops off right at front door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food are great. The bedrooms themselves are barely a 2 star and im not exaggerating. The whole hotel needs a makeover ASAP.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sobia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but well maintained property. We got a nice room with terrace view. Heart of the city center. No issues except for the parking. Parking was tough as to be expected in city center area. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra and Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location 👌
Friendly, helpful staff. Grest location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful. Staff very friendly. We did not eat there but I heard people mention how good the food was. Donegal pretty town, lots of great shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very convenient location in a lovely little town. Room was outdated, but overall clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Abbey Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good location, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With so many bus tours, hotel has high traffic volume.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was charming. There was live music and the staff were overly hospitable. On the downside, our sink didn’t drain, the WiFi didn’t work and the room was stuffy. The rooms could use some updates. But can’t say that I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarita, Magherafelt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the town. Parking was not included however there is plenty of parking places nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay no to 4th floor
Quick 8pm to 11am stay on path elsewhere. Preface with hotel under construction but prices the same. Got given 4th floor room. Clearly a room they have not got to yet. Bathroom decent- room old musty no Internet and no tv channels paint peeling off wall. Walked past 3rd floor room as elevator goes to 4 only. And it was nicer. Superb location for a quick stay in donegal town. Centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Noisy rooms beware
Room was noisy with an extractor fan just outside our room. Even with the window closed it was noisy. We complained and even though it was turned off it still made a noise. We complained a further 3 times before we were reluctantly moved. If you get this room complain immediately you will know as it is noisy when you enter the room, don’t accept that it will be fine when it is turned off later in the evening, as we were told.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the Centre of the Town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Martina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024