Downings Bay Hotel
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Downings Bay Hotel
Main Street, County Donegal, Ireland
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Golf Course
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Fitness Room
Public parkingFree
Car Charging Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
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Property Description
When you stay at Downings Bay Hotel in Downings, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Sandy Hills Golf Course and Carrigart Beach. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Carrigart Riding Stables and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Ashtree Stables.
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8.9/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.9
Amenities8.9
Location8.9
Service8.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Donegal Airport
(55.2 km)
Landmarks: Downings Bay Beach
(170m)
Landmarks: Gáinne Mór Alpacas
(570m)
Landmarks: S.S. Laurentic Memorial & Ship's Gun
(630m)
Landmarks: Downings Harbour
(690m)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Twin Room with Partial Sea View
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Ocean view
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2
Family Room (No View/Disco Side)
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
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Daily housekeeping
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2
Family Room with Partial Sea View
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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2
Superior Single Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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1
Twin Room (No View/Disco Side)
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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2
Double Room (No View/Disco Side)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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1
Double Room with Partial Sea View
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Ocean view
Towels
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Guest Reviews
8.9/10
Very Good
42 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.9
- Location8.9
- Service8.9
Average for similar properties in County Donegal
AI Summary
The staff is friendly and helpful, providing exceptional service. Guests appreciate the beautiful, spacious rooms and prime beach location. The breakfast and bar offer varied and delicious options. Rooms are clean and spacious.
Guest User
May 16, 2025
Rooms are good - spacious and comfertable. Food in JC's bar is very poor quality and expensive. Most options are deep fried and many in a rather chewey batter - eat elsewhere is the best advice. Breakfast is also not very good for a hotel that charges premium prices for B&B.
Guest User
May 5, 2025
Lovely meal in the restaurant, staff lovely. After dinner had drinks next door in the bar, some of the staff lovely but one person so rude, will never be back, we are often in the Downings with family. To find out he was affiliated with the hotel, appalled.
noelekelly
April 11, 2025
Nice hotel but not worth the prices. At €185 a night in April, this hotel is dearer than many in top destinations like Dublin, London, Madrid etc. But where it really falls down is in the charges for its J.C.’s bar food. A range of starters costing around €10 a go, fish and chips at €20 and a sirloin steak at €30. With a burger priced at €19 with a side of chips costing another €5, these prices are ridiculous. With our one night stay and meal, without a starter, and a bottle of house wine, costing us €310, we won’t be back.
Guest User
March 29, 2025
We have called in to this hotel a few times in the morning after a walk on the beach. The warm welcome and attention we have received has been second to none. A special shout out to Angela from the kitchen who served us. She was warm and friendly and had us feel so relaxed and welcome even our wee dig Chaka Khan felt looked after. We left the hotel just wanting to go back and stay for the night. This is the kind of service that makes all the difference . Thank you so much Angela and all the reception staff of the Downings Bay Hotel
Guest User
March 2, 2025
Stayed a few times here, can say very clean and well kept hotel. Breakfast was included in the stay but every time we get it even when we are down first thing before it goes out it's never warm and if you dont like something they don't offer to give you anything as a replace, I ended up with one sausage, bacon, hash brown and egg cup full of beans.
Guest User
December 4, 2024
We had two family events recently in Downings and stayed here. The staff and management could not have done more for us- they really pulled out all the stops. If you want to experience ‘the Donegal Welcome’ this is the place to stay. And don’t forget the sea swim nearby!
Guest User
August 27, 2024
We really enjoyed our three night stay over the August bank holiday. We had booked bed and breakfast in a superior room. The room was lovely and recently refurbished. Quite comfortable and spacious. I would suggest ensuring that you are not on the « disco » side of the hotel to ensure no late night noise. We ate in the restaurant on two nights. Good food and friendly service. Breakfast very good in the ballroom. A good cold buffet choice and then a cooked Irish breakfast to order. Lovely atmosphere. Parking available around the corner - not on hotel site but just beside hotel. Easy walking access to beach.
Guest User
August 25, 2024
Excellent value in center of small town of Downings-a few steps to the beach-friendly staff-good food-room clean and tidy-stayed on 2nd floor on west side-easy walk to everything in town-note there is a nightclub on east side of building connected to hotel that is open a couple of nights per week-only downside was noise outside late at night with young people congregating in main street so if you are a light sleeper beware-they need gardai to be around at late hours in the street; the dinner special on Thursday nights is a tremendous value-the sirloin steak was excellent-as you can get in Ireland-
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Golf Course
Off-site
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Fitness Room
Public parking
Free
Car Charging Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Pool
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Multi-Function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Car charging facilities
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
ATM
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Vending Machine
Garden
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Fitness Room
Sauna
Activities
Public Beach
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Pool
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2004
- Number of Rooms: 40
When you stay at Downings Bay Hotel in Downings, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Sandy Hills Golf Course and Carrigart Beach. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Carrigart Riding Stables and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Ashtree Stables.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a sauna, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, free babysitting, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Haven, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a sauna, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, free babysitting, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Haven, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.