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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 Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is RM566
RM642 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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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 children's 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 reception
    • Luggage storage, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
    • A banquet hall, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 90 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
    • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Hotel Donegal pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abbey Hotel Donegal?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Hotel Donegal on 25 May 2026 start from RM566, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Abbey Hotel Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this hotel is steps away 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 selected 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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 706 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, excellent staff, good food.
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rex

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

6/10 Okay

Vikki

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

beth

Staff were nice. Great location. Needs a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Seanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, middle of town. However the hotel is very dated. Public toilets on ground floor were dirty. Toilet in room didn’t work. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Base to Explore Donegal From

Great base for exploring Donegal. Very convenient. Staff were excellent and always helpful. Food was very good. Close to great music.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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

8/10 Good

Caitlin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in a perfect town….just need more space for clothes in the room - wardrobe/drawers
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the middle of all the action in Donegal with dining and music
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

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

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
Verified

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