The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$160
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

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)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3-star Donegal hotel with 2 bars/lounges
This hotel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Donegal hotel also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine.

The Abbey Hotel Donegal has designated areas for smoking.

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.

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
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 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.
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

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

The Abbey Hotel Donegal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 691 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room too wsrm

Staff were friendly but room was too warm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely mid-week break. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cate

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t book!!!!

Horrible. Not what I thought. Should have looked better at the pictures but they were misleading. The entire hotel was filthy. And the room…even worse. Gross, filthy, made my skin crawl. There was a greasy handprint above the bed and the chairs were ripped. I didn’t stay. I left!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

William, Snoqualmie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in need of a coat of paint and a warning that there is zero place to park. The rates for street parking are outrageous. The expensive breakfast was terrible. No shampoo. The beds are terrible. Avoid this property at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel. Fantastic service, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel in the heart of Donegal. What a cool little town. So close to everything. 3 carparks in the area, and so many little shops, pubs and restaurants. The hotel was great, room was fine in size for the night we stayed and amenities were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Hilary

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Clermont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
he Abbey Hotel is centrally located in Donegal Town, which made it incredibly convenient for walking around, sightseeing, and enjoying local restaurants and shops. The staff were kind and helpful, even during what seemed to be a busy event happening on the property the day I arrived — things were a bit hectic, but they handled it well and remained courteous throughout. That said, there are a couple of things future guests should be aware of: the hotel does not have air conditioning, and unfortunately, this isn't clearly stated on Expedia. My room was very warm, and with the window barely opening, there was little airflow to cool things down — especially uncomfortable for those of us who tend to run hot. This definitely affected the comfort level of my stay. Overall, the location and staff were great, but the lack of A/C and limited ventilation in the room are important factors to consider, especially if you're traveling during warmer months.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Location is amazing! Friendly staff. Beds are pretty firm though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dermot Mc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rex

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had requested an accessible thew yourselves as my husband is an amputte, but that didn't happen and the lift was broken so we had to go to the other side of the he hotel and use a twin room (2single beds) the shower was a nightmare for my husband to get into
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025