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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the best of both worlds at this Donegal retreat with comfy rooms, The Market House's delicious meals, and two bars for drinks.

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The Abbey Hotel Donegal offers comfort and entertainment, including an on-site nightclub. Enjoy local favorites at The Market House restaurant or relax with drinks at two bars. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room DELUXE

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Donegal is home to The Abbey Hotel Donegal. Bluestack Mountains and Ardnamona Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Donegal Bay Waterbus and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Donegal travel guide
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The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with multiple towers and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
    Donegal Castle
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A river winding through a lush green landscape with a boat on the water and houses in the distance.
    Donegal Bay Waterbus
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a grassy courtyard.
    Abbey of Donegal
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Diamond Obelisk
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Reveller Bar
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    2 min drive
  • McCafferty's Bar
    1 min walk
  • Salthill Cabin
    9 min drive
  • Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk

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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 3.30 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Abbey Hotel Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this hotel is steps from Diamond Obelisk, Killaghtee Old Church, and Donegal Castle. Donegal Bay Waterbus and Daniel O'Donnell Museum are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 731 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, very comfortable with great food and shopping right at your finger tips
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Maeve

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly, room was a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The staff are amazing and the room is very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff cheerful and helpful and enthusiastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Close to many attractions, Clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, excellent staff, good food.
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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
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8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy at night tv didnt work great breakfast staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Skip the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

beth

Staff were nice. Great location. Needs a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! Clean, quiet and the food here is great! Staff at the bar restaurant were amazing! Great Irish music at night too. No onsite parking but lots of parking close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time at the Abbey Hotel, looking forward to returning next year . Staff and management were excellent in making us feel welcome and comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Abbey was a nice quiet hotel in the center of the town square which made it convenient for shopping, touring, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and staff were excellent The breakfast was average. Bacon was dried up and compacted. Toast was underdone Overall the breakfast was not good value at 15 euro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025