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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property
Hotel in Donegal with bars and a nightclub

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2 bars/lounges
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Diamond, Donegal, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Diamond Obelisk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Donegal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 near the bay
A nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Abbey Hotel Donegal. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Market House, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 15 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

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 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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

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. O'Donnel's Castle and Donegal Bay Waterbus are just steps away.

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The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 622 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Close to many attractions, Clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Second time staying here absolutely lovely staff warm irish welcome when we arrive beautiful bedrooms. Great food in bR and best entertainment thank you abbey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The hotel was in a fabulous position. The room was spacious and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

This hotel is in the middle of all the action in Donegal with dining and music
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely Hotel in Beautiful Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

We have visited before. Enjoy this property and town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The bed was terrible, way to soft, lumpy. It shoukd be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Just a one night stay. There was confusion about our booking when checking in. The receptionist was patient and attentive to our concerns and upgraded our room free of charge, so our thanks to her.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Lovely lively hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, rooms are beautiful, beds are extremely comfortable! Will definitely be staying again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Kind staff and great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Hotel was comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Abbey Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location in Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great staff, good location, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location, convenient to all amenities. Room was modern, clean & warm with tea making facilities, hairdryer etc. Full Irish breakfast with all the trimmings & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Friendly, helpful staff. Grest location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Checking in and out was quick and easy. Good recommendations for food and music at check in. Breakfast was good with lots of options. Long walk to our room, lights out by our lift. Had to park nearby at public car park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

It was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Really quaint hotel. Bus drops off right at front door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great hotel, easy check in and phenomenal food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Called me to discuss check in time which was good, facilities overall are comfortable and slept relatively well, would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024