Abbey Hotel Donegal – A Favorite for Families in Donegal Town
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Abbey Hotel Donegal offers double rooms with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, twin rooms accommodating 2-4 guests, triple rooms, and family rooms for up to 6 people. Interconnecting rooms contain two double beds and one single bed. Abbey Suite rooms feature king-size beds with views of Donegal Bay or Donegal Town's Diamond area. All rooms include tea/coffee makers, hair dryers, and private bathrooms with showers.
Dining Options
The Market House Restaurant serves Steak on the Stone with signature sauces, twice-cooked chips, and onion rings. The Food Hall offers gourmet salads, artisan breads, daily specials, homemade soups, sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. The Abbey Bar provides a bar food menu including loaded baked potato skins, breaded Irish Brie, and chicken Caesar salad. Traditional carvery lunch is available daily.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel features a 13m swimming pool (swimming hats required), separate kids pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and gym with cardiovascular equipment. Regular entertainment includes live music almost every night, country music weekends, comedy shows, and SKY nightclub with dance, R&B, and hip-hop music. The leisure center operates from 7am-10pm Monday-Friday.
Location & Transportation
Located in Donegal Town center at the mouth of River Eske along the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel is 68km from Donegal Airport, 89km from Derry Airport, and 222km from Dublin Airport. Bus Eireann stops outside the hotel with direct services from Dublin Airport. Within minutes of Sliabh Liag cliffs, Fanad Lighthouse, Malin Head, and 12 Blue Flag beaches.
Services & Facilities
The hotel offers meeting rooms for 50-400 guests, wedding coordination services, civil wedding ceremonies, and complimentary leisure center access for guests. Conference facilities include audio/visual equipment, high-speed internet, and catering services. Gift vouchers are available for overnight stays or dining. The hotel hosts country music weekends in September and October 2025.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
