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The Abbey Hotel Donegal

3.0 star property

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A traditional village with stone houses, a thatched-roof building, and a river in the background.
Triple Room
A beach with sand dunes and a clear sky.
A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a patterned floor.
A bar area with a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves, a bar counter, and two bar stools.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Abbey Hotel Donegal

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Abbey Hotel Donegal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diamond Obelisk. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at The Market House
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Steps from Diamond Obelisk and Killaghtee Old Church
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at The Abbey Hotel Donegal.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Donegal hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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. Open daily.
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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 3.30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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.

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. 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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

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

Mrs E A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay for a BDAY treat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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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2/10 Terrible

Catriona

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So noisy at night and when we rang reception to complain we were told it's in the small print that rooms be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in Beautiful Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel. Fantastic service, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vikki

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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about this wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bridie welcomed me with kindness and suggestions for places to go. The hotel is just what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023