The Best Hotels in Donegal

Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens.

Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views.

Cedars Restaurant has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar serves light meals and snacks whilst the Father Browne Bar provides a more cosy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. The new whiskey cellar showcases Donegal’s unique whiskeys with bespoke tasting experiences.

The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna, massage suites and outdoor hot tubs. There is a fitness centre and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds.

Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.

All guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary history tours, taking place 11am daily, complimentary use of the guest bicycles, and access to the swimming pool and gym.

The Mill Park Hotel is a luxurious 4-star hotel located a mere 10 minutes' walk from historic Donegal Town. Offering free WiFi, a swimming pool, a restaurant and ample free parking.

The hotel offers a choice of spacious deluxe rooms, family rooms and junior or superior suites.

Chapter Twenty restaurant offers fine cuisine which specialises in local fresh produce cooked with care, flair and real imagination.

Donegal Golf Club overlooks Donegal Bay and is a 10-minute walk from the Mill. The Donegal Waterbus is a 5-minute walk away and includes seal spotting.

Located in the heart of Letterkenny, this modern hotel provides an excellent base from which to explore County Donegals renowned golf courses, beaches and countryside.

Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny is designed in a contemporary Irish style, with the comfort of both the business and leisure traveller in mind. The hotel is within walking distance of 4 shopping centres, the theatre, cinema, all the culture and nightlife.

For your relaxation, after a long day of meetings or sightseeing, the hotel offers a fitness centre with a 17-metre lap pool, relaxing steam room and sauna and a fully-equipped gym.

An oasis of peace and tranquillity in the town of Letterkenny, County Donegal, this spectacular Georgian house stands within its own private estate overlooking Lough Swilly.

Offering a relaxed atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, Castle Grove is set in the Northwest of Ireland, the most beautiful unspoilt part of the country, home to magnificent beaches and rolling countryside. The hotel itself features extensive grounds which you can stroll through at your leisure, whilst the surroundings are ideal for a range of country pursuits, which can be organised through the hotel.

In the evenings you can enjoy fine dining in Castle Grove’s Michelin recommended restaurant, serving the best of Irish produce, including vegetables from the hotel’s gardens. All meals are accompanied by a varied wine list.

This luxury hotel has a magical location amid the Bluestack Mountains, on the edge of Lough Eske. It is 6 km from Donegal town and offers gourmet food and a romantic atmosphere.

Each bedroom is elegant and private, and has a large Italian marble bathroom. Rooms also have a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Harvey's Point restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes and provides relaxed, elegant dining. Food is made using locally sourced ingredients.

The peaceful Harvey's Point was AA Hotel of the Year 2007/08. It is ideal for fishing, horse riding, golf and hill walking.

Set on Letterkenny’s main street, the popular Dillon's Hotel has a great central location, with easy access to main routes. It offers a free Wi-Fi zone and discounted car parking rates at the next door car park.

The hotel’s comfortable rooms, some of which are apartment-style, feature en suite bathrooms with a bath tub, power shower and hairdryer. All have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities and ironing facilities are available.

Dillon's Hotel is also home to the lively Dillon’s Bar, where entertainment can be enjoyed each weekend with an Irish Whiskey or a pint of Guinness.

Located in Ireland in Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin TownHouse Hotel is a family-run property with a bar, lounge and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout and there is free public parking on site.

Offering sea views, each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. They also have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, bathtub or shower and hairdryer.

Guests can go golfing at Ballyliffin Golf Club, 2.8 km away. They can also relax in Tullagh Bay, 5.1 km away or in Pollan Bay, 1.5 km away. Londonderry is just 28 miles away. City of Derry Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Located in Dungloe, 17 km from Gweedore Golf Club, Sweeney's Hotel 2020 Limited provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all units at Sweeney's Hotel 2020 Limited have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Irish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Mount Errigal is 24 km from Sweeney's Hotel 2020 Limited, while Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 25 km away. Donegal Airport is 13 km from the property.

With a 20-metre pool, a gym, and a hot tub, The Clanree Hotel is just a 15-minute walk from the vibrant town centre of Letterkenny. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms and an outdoor terrace.

Rooms at The Clanree all include private en suite bathrooms. come with Satellite TV and offer tea/coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The leisure club includes a relaxing sauna, a steam room, and a children’s pool. Seren Wellness Salon offers both beauty treatments and massages.

Aileach Restaurant serves an á la carte and early bird menu. Carvery lunch is surved on Sundays only. McGettigan's Bar offers an extensive bar food menu and live entertainment on most weekends.

Located in the heart of Donegal, Clanree Hotel is a 25-minute drive from Glenveigh National Park and the historic monuments of Grianan of Aileach. Derry City is 30 miles away.

An Chúirt Hotel is overlooking the Clady River with views of the Errigal Mountain Peaks and lakes, this 4-star Country House Hotel.

The elegant rooms at An Chúirt Hotel, Gweedore, Donegal have attractive décor. They include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom. Free high speed Wi Fi is available.

The Duck Restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes including locally caught seafood. The PJD Bar offers a variety of fine wines, champagne, local craft beer, single malts and cocktails.

The Errigal Health Club has a full-size swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi®, gym.

The Glenveagh National Park is located 13 km from the hotel and the area is popular for horse riding, walking and sightseeing.

This award-winning, 4-star leisure complex boasts fantastic views of Malin Head, a rock crystal spa, and a 17-metre pool. Guests can relax in the hot tub and enjoy fine dining, or visit the famous Ballyliffin Golf Club just 1 mile away.

Elegant and warmly furnished, every room at Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa has its own en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room safe. Guests can make use of a telephone, TV, and tea/coffee facilities in the room.

The Lodge Leisure Complex features a relaxing sauna and steam room, as well as a modern gym and air-conditioned aerobics studio.

With views of the Donegal Inishowen coastline, the open-plan Jacks Bar and Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.

Free parking is provided, and Ballyliffin Golf Club is only a 2 minutes’ drive down the road from the hotel.

There is an outdoor children's playground located at the nearby beach. Guests with pets can make use of kennels located within a mile of Ballyliffin Lodge.

Waterfront Hotel Dungloe boasts rooms with views of the Atlantic Ocean and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Every room has an en suite bathroom. Extras include free luxury toiletries.

The 106 Atlantic Restaurant offers a European menu and extensive wine list. The hotel has a number of private dining options suitable for small or large celebrations, which require advance reservation. The bar bistro offers food and hospitality all day, from breakfast or brunch through to afternoon tea or a family dinner, featuring locally sourced ingredients. It also offers an extensive beverage menu including cocktails and live entertainment on selected nights.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

- 20 minutes from Donegal Airport, 1 hr from Derry, 30 minutes from Letterkenny.

Offering ocean views, Allingham Arms Hotel is located in the seaside town of Bundoran, County Donegal. With free WiFi access available in public areas, the property also offers free parking. Aghavoghil Bog, a Natural Heritage Area, is just 16 minutes' drive away.

Each room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a radio. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Allingham Arms Hotel there is a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a restaurant. The property is well-known for hosting many country music gigs.

Located 24 minutes' drive from the town of Donegal, Sligo is also 34 km away. Bundoran Golf Club is 3 minutes' drive away.

Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Letterkenny. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.5 km from Donegal County Museum.

All rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Guests at Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Letterkenny, like cycling.

Raphoe Castle is 18 km from the accommodation, while Oakfield Park is 20 km from the property.

Located in Donegal countryside, Mulroy Woods Hotel is 10-minute drive from Sheephaven Bay and the beaches of Donegal’s Atlantic coastline. It boasts a traditional bar, a fine dining restaurant and free parking.

Rooms at Mulroy Woods Hotel have en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers. They also feature TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi.

Harper's Restaurant uses locally sourced produce and guests can enjoy a drink in The Wee Bar. The Lounge serves food on a daily basis and there is a daily carvery available with regular live Irish music.

Water sports, fishing and diving are available at Donegal Bay. Glenveagh National Park is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Featuring free WiFi, The Gateway Lodge offers accommodation 2 minutes' walk from Donegal town centre. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a shower. A full breakfast menu is available each morning, at a surcharge.

Letterkenny is 41 km from the Gateway Lodge, while Enniskillen is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Sligo Airport, 52 km from the property.