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Hotel Downings Bay Hotel

Downings Bay Hotel

Main Street, . Downings, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 514 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
514 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

Breakfast was excellent, which included perfect poached eggs. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The bedroom was spotless and very comfortable. The overall stay was excellent and I will be going back

Rosaleen Ireland

Good sized rooms with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was tasty too.

Eamon United Kingdom

Comfortable room and very friendly staff. Good food accommodations, delicious included breakfast.

Geert United States of America

The room was spacious, freshly decorated, warm and confortable. The McNutts blankets are a nice touch. My only glitches were, the mirror was not at standing eye level , which will never spoil a break. However the fan in the bathroom would wake the dead and the bath takes a contortionist act to get out of. Basically do not try this at home.

Christina United Kingdom

Breakfast was superb and fab location friendly helpful staff

Thomas United Kingdom

Simple and comfortable. Food good, nice bar, good rooms. Close to several other restaurants all of which were good. Go swimming in the sea just at back of hotel.

Roy United Kingdom

The property is literally a 2 min walk to the beach which has miles of unspoilt views. Shops around it where open on the Sunday when we arrived but then seemed to close up for the rest of the week..really missed a shop just to get something for a picnic as we were out most of the days. Breakfast was amazing though so we stuffed ourselves as we knew it was a bit of a drive to the shop 😀

Allyson United Kingdom

Stayed two nights. Very good short stay not disappointed in any way.

Stephen United Kingdom

A friendly family run hotel with great staff willing to help & always have a smile for the guests. Location was excellent, less then 3 minutes walk from a glorious beach. Food was lovely and varied. Accommodation was very good, comfortable beds & rooms. Special shoutout for Shane in the bar/restaurant who was exceptional & always willing to help. Highly recommend to anyone & will try and return soon.

Pat Ireland

Breakfast was great. We ate dinner in the hotel on both nights and it was very tasty. The room was great, very clean.

Rose United Kingdom

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Downings Bay Hotel

8.8
Excellent
514 reviews
  • 9.3

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was excellent, which included perfect poached eggs. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The bedroom was spotless and very comfortable.”
    Rosaleen Rosaleen Ireland Ireland
  • “Good sized rooms with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was tasty too.”
    Eamon Eamon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable room and very friendly staff. Good food accommodations, delicious included breakfast.”
    Geert Geert United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was spacious, freshly decorated, warm and confortable. The McNutts blankets are a nice touch. My only glitches were, the mirror was not at standing eye level , which will never spoil a break....”
    Christina Christina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was superb and fab location friendly helpful staff”
    Thomas Thomas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Simple and comfortable. Food good, nice bar, good rooms. Close to several other restaurants all of which were good. Go swimming in the sea just at back of hotel.”
    Roy Roy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The property is literally a 2 min walk to the beach which has miles of unspoilt views.”
    Allyson Allyson United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Stayed two nights. Very good short stay not disappointed in any way.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A friendly family run hotel with great staff willing to help & always have a smile for the guests. Location was excellent, less then 3 minutes walk from a glorious beach.”
    Pat Pat Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was great. We ate dinner in the hotel on both nights and it was very tasty. The room was great, very clean.”
    Rose Rose United Kingdom United Kingdom

Situated in Sheephaven Bay on the picturesque Atlantic Drive, this award-winning hotel offers fresh, locally sourced food and free Wi-Fi. Its spacious bedrooms offer luxury toiletries.

Rooms feature soft furnishings and private bathrooms. Guests can use a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer.

The Haven Restaurant serves fresh ingredients alongside an elegant and varied wine menu. JC’s Bar boasts 4 big-screen plasma TVs and an extensive bar menu cooked to order, while Wheelhouse Bar features live entertainment and karaoke.

Guests can also enjoy free access to the nearby local recreation center. The recreation center has a modern, fully equipped gym and a swimming pool, and is located half a mile away.

Free parking is available, and the nearby fishing village of Downings is close to the lovely Blue Flag beach. Scenic walks and drives can be enjoyed on the pretty coastal roads.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

냨 Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

끸 Free parking available at the hotel

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8.8
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  • Rosaleen Ireland

    “Breakfast was excellent, which included perfect poached eggs. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The bedroom was spotless and very comfortable. The overall stay was excellent and I will be going back”

  • Eamon United Kingdom

    “Good sized rooms with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was tasty too.”

  • Geert United States of America

    “Comfortable room and very friendly staff. Good food accommodations, delicious included breakfast. ”

  • Christina United Kingdom

    “The room was spacious, freshly decorated, warm and confortable. The McNutts blankets are a nice touch. My only glitches were, the mirror was not at standing eye level , which will never spoil a break. However the fan in the bathroom would wake the dead and the bath takes a contortionist act to get out of. Basically do not try this at home.” Read more

  • Thomas United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was superb and fab location friendly helpful staff”

  • Roy United Kingdom

    “Simple and comfortable. Food good, nice bar, good rooms. Close to several other restaurants all of which were good. Go swimming in the sea just at back of hotel. ”

  • Allyson United Kingdom

    “The property is literally a 2 min walk to the beach which has miles of unspoilt views. Shops around it where open on the Sunday when we arrived but then seemed to close up for the rest of the week..really missed a shop just to get something for a picnic as we were out most of the days. Breakfast was amazing though so we stuffed ourselves as we knew it was a bit of a drive to the shop 😀” Read more

  • Stephen United Kingdom

    “Stayed two nights. Very good short stay not disappointed in any way.”

  • Pat Ireland

    “A friendly family run hotel with great staff willing to help & always have a smile for the guests. Location was excellent, less then 3 minutes walk from a glorious beach. Food was lovely and varied. Accommodation was very good, comfortable beds & rooms. Special shoutout for Shane in the bar/restaurant who was exceptional & always willing to help. Highly recommend to anyone & will try and return soon. ” Read more

  • Rose United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was great. We ate dinner in the hotel on both nights and it was very tasty. The room was great, very clean.”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Rosapenna Golf Club
    1.1 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    5.5 miles
  • Ashtree Stables
    6.8 miles
  • Carrigart Riding Stables
    6.8 miles
  • Portsalon Golf Club
    8.6 miles
  • Fanad Head Lighthouse
    9.8 miles
  • Cloughaneely Golf Club
    11.4 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Trá Mór Beach
    4,650 feet
Closest Airports
  • Donegal Airport
    22.7 miles
  • City of Derry Airport
    28.7 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Haven Restaurant

    Food: Irish, European

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of Downings Bay Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Pool and Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Downings Bay Hotel

  • Yes, Downings Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Downings Bay Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Steam room
    • Fitness classes
    • Fitness

  • Downings Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Haven Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Downings Bay Hotel.

  • Check-in at Downings Bay Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Downings Bay Hotel on this page.

  • Guests staying at Downings Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Downings Bay Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Downings Bay Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Secure parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • The prices at Downings Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Downings Bay Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Downings.

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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 6.4
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