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9.2/10Excellent138 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About Downings Bay Hotel
Downings Bay Hotel offers Wi-Fi internet connection in communal areas. Downings Bay Hotel provides 24-hour reception. Downings Bay Hotel understands that accessibility is important to all guests. For this reason, it features wheelchair accessible units and is fully adapted for easy access.
The car park may be useful to those arriving by car. Clients can chill out at the end of the day with this property's varied health offer. A fee may be chargeable for some services.
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When you stay at Downings Bay Hotel in Downings, you'll be near 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 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Ards Forest Park.
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 phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Sandy Hills Golf Course
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Carrigart Beach
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Carrigart Riding Stables
4 km / 2.5 mi
Ards Forest Park
20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Marble Hill Strand
21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Fanad
21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Fanad Head
22.5 km / 14 mi
Killahoey Beach
22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Doe Castle
23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Dunfanaghy Stables
24.2 km / 15.1 mi
Muckish Mountain
24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Dunfanaghy Golf Club
24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Dunfanaghy Workhouse
24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Portsalon Beach
25.3 km / 15.7 mi
Portsalon Golf Club
25.5 km / 15.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Wi-fi
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire service
- Babysitting service
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- FireplaceExtra charge
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- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- ShopExtra charge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Banquet hall
- Meeting room
- Kids’ clubExtra charge
- NightclubExtra charge
- SaunaExtra charge
- Steam bathExtra charge
- Hot tubExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- DivingExtra charge
- WindsurfingExtra charge
- FitnessExtra charge
- GolfExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Downings Bay Hotel
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Brooks
Fine
Ben
We loved our stay here, hotel is great, in the perfect location walking distance to the beach. The bar/restaurant is great for dinner and the staff are all very friendly and helpful.
The only disappointing thing for us is that we chose this hotel mainly because of the swimming pool (for the kids). It was only when we checked in that we realised the pool is actually located offsite at a local leisure centre in a caravan park - 1 mile drive from the hotel. The pool is also only available at certain times of the day, around the pool’s other uses. This is the only downfall and we felt it was very misleading when booking this hotel. However. Soft play is also available at the local leisure centre which the kids loved.
The only disappointing thing for us is that we chose this hotel mainly because of the swimming pool (for the kids). It was only when we checked in that we realised the pool is actually located offsite at a local leisure centre in a caravan park - 1 mile drive from the hotel. The pool is also only available at certain times of the day, around the pool’s other uses. This is the only downfall and we felt it was very misleading when booking this hotel. However. Soft play is also available at the local leisure centre which the kids loved.
Patrick
Very short drive to three world class golf courses. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Room very comfortable.
Desi
Very comfortable
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Ron
Beautiful hotel and great bar. Next to the water. Nice Irish breakfast.
P
Perfect location, everything within walking distance. No pool onsite but we knew this upon booking. Good breakfast clean rooms, quiet despite facing the 'disco' area. Upper rooms very warm without air con but overall excellent.
donna
Beds hard and uncomfortable, breakfast seemed to be an inconvenience to the lady serving it !
James
Golf trip
We stayed at hotel to play the three golf courses at Rosapena. The hotel staff are brilliant and friendly with a delicious breakfast. The rooms are massive too.
Andrew
The staff were so accommodating and the food was excellent fare.
Mary
Staff A+++
The staff at Downings Bay Hotel really made our trip extraordinary. They were so friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Laura
Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast.
Susan
Enjoyable short break
Well appointed, generous size and comfortable clean room, well serviced. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Good food - great choice at breakfast and tasty evening bar food. Well located with easy access to the gorgeous Downings beach next to hotel.
Paul
The staff at Downey's Bay were wonderful, very accommodating, friendly, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. My thanks to all of them. We had a marvelous stay
Richard
Great hotel at very reasonable rates. Good food and staff. We’ll be back again. Thanks.
John
Friendly staff , very welcoming . Ideal location if you are golfing . Great food . Highly recommended. Terrific value
Patrick
Tub bath was a nice amenity after cold day of golf.
George
Great hotel close to the beach.
This beautiful hotel has a wonderful location close to the beach and the rooms are lovely. The brilliant bar had very friendly staff and served great food. The full Irish breakfast was great so we highly recommend this super hotel in a great location.
Donna
Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms
Karen
Lovely friendly staff
Rooms very clean
Great location
Rooms very clean
Great location
Sonja
Static caravans ruin the views
The hotel and staff were nice enough but the location was awful. I wrongly assumed that given its location and the beach photos on its website there would be beautiful views of the bay but didn’t do my homework properly. Check out Google maps but on satellite view to see the clutter of static caravans completely dominating the best part of Downings and covering the entire length of the bay right up to the boundary of the hotel car park ☹️
sally
A true gem!
We stayed for one night and it happened to be the last night of the season. We were met with a friendly receptionist. We had dinner in the bar and it was one of the nicest meals I’ve had in Ireland in the last 2 years! Great service, varied menu, lots of vegetarian options, absolutely delicious food. The room was spacious and a lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast was a buffet style served to you. Again this was delicious. I would highly recommend this hotel. I didn’t use any of the leisure facilities to comment.
Brenda
Hotel was very clean and good Covid requirements in place. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent
Alexander
Great place
The hotel is not fancy, but very comfortable and clean and super well positioned just next to the beach. Our biggest surprise was their amazing (and really cheap) dinner, which we enjoyed a lot!
Lisa
Nice hotel, some staff training needed
Nice hotel, great location, food good. Staff at breakfast were so unhappy looking and weren’t sure about what they were doing. Staff on desk and bar really friendly.
Mary
Great spot for short family break
Excellent price for family room inclusive of breakfast. Dinner in the bar was 3 courses and a glass of wine for 17.50 euro. Food was lovely and was a nice atmosphere. We used the swimming pool and the soft play area that was free to guests which was a 2 minute drive from the hotel. That was the only negative as we didnt bring extra towels for the next day and also the pool didnt open until 12 noon. Right beside the beach and a short stroll to a lovely traditional pub. I would go back again
Kenneth
One night stay in Downings Bay Hotel. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great (Storm Ciara) but the hotel was lovely and warm, we watched rugby in the bar in the afternoon (drinks reasonably priced) and then had a lovely meal in the restaurant. Bar menu also available.
Rooms very clean, have hairdryer, kettle, tea facilities etc, and bathroom with shower over bath.
Would return to this hotel if I was in the area again. Good price (we paid 67 sterling for one night B&B).
Cooked breakfast was excellent, with juice, toast, croissants, tea and coffee.
Rooms very clean, have hairdryer, kettle, tea facilities etc, and bathroom with shower over bath.
Would return to this hotel if I was in the area again. Good price (we paid 67 sterling for one night B&B).
Cooked breakfast was excellent, with juice, toast, croissants, tea and coffee.
Ciarra
Nothing special
This hotel was okay, nothing special. The bed was so so, not terrible but not super comfortable either, the pillows are quite flat. Breakfast was a bit disappointing - all the fruit was out of a tin and nothing seemed very fresh. The hot food to order came out ok but it didn't have much flavor. It wasn't a bad stay overall, just was expecting better given the price and the food reviews.
Verified traveler
Everything was great, except that there were no shops around
Verified traveler
Loved everything about Downings Bay Hotel, lovely friendly service, lovely clean room, lovely wee bar and delicious breakfast (best fry I've ever had) gorgeous location with the cleanest beach I've ever seen. There was a fault with the water temperature in our room which we didn't notice until quite late in the evening, this was quickly resolved by being given the use of a room opposite ours for a bath/shower. This is the only reason I scored down to 'pleasing' for 'condition and facilities' because otherwise everything was absolutely perfect and we hope to return.
Verified traveler
I advised receptionist before gping for breakfast that I had slipped and fallen in the bath the previous night and hurt nyself. I nentioned my fall as i hurt myself and wanted to prevent a simolar occurrence with someone else. Receptionist said i should have asked for a bath mat.
Verified traveler
Outstanding hospitality, friendly ,welcoming and efficient staff at this hotel. Homely atmosphere yet with all mod cons and spotlessly clean .Room was very spacious with good bed but warm and comfortable .Food was excellent , great entertainment ,and fantastic seaside location . My room had the more traditional shower in the bath , no shaving point and smaller tv, but these are only minor points considering all the positives . My stay was nice and peaceful in November but may be busier in peak season .Very little traffic noise etc and would definitely be my first choice if visiting the area again, and would recommend highly.
Verified traveler
Lovely spacious family room with ample seating. Clean and comfortable.
Great food available in the bar.
Breakfast was plentiful with a good range at the buffet.
Staff very friendly and accommodating.
Great food available in the bar.
Breakfast was plentiful with a good range at the buffet.
Staff very friendly and accommodating.
Paul
Relaxing stay
Really enjoyable stay. Good food, drink and location for beach walk. Relaxing vacation for both me and my wife.
Verified traveler
Best little village in Donegal with a hotel of beautiful homely feel. I would always return with a smile 😊
Trea
I think it is overpriced for the hotel considering the room are quite basic
christine
Lovely hotel.
Friendly staff.
Beautiful food @ very reasonable price
Friendly staff.
Beautiful food @ very reasonable price
Brian
Excellent friendly hotel in lovely place.
Really excellent all round. A well run and maintained hotel.
Verified traveler
Not great
Upon check in the receptionist provided us with our room cards, didn’t give us any information regarding breakfast times etc. Paid upon arrival no receipt given. Bed hard & pillows uncomfortable. We had been advised prior to booking that our room would be on the side of the hotel with nightclub etc however they rarely had any complaints regarding noise so we accepted. Extreme levels of noise on the Saturday night until after 3:30am with the nightclub & people leaving & hanging around in the car park. Doors banging & loud music from the wee bar on the Sunday night. Hotel was understandably busy however no tables in the bar or restaurant available. Bins emptied at the back early morning. Hairdryer in the room very poor.
Verified traveler
I loved every bit of my stay, very accommodating and friendly, lovely food in the bar and great location. There was nothing i didnt like
Verified traveler
Great food in the bar! Spacious room and comfortable bed.
Verified traveler
hotel very clean lovely staff sorry it was only one night
Verified traveler
Staff were excellent, couldnt do enough for us, always offerings snacks or extra food for my toddler, receptionist gave us early check in as the room was available which was great as my son needed a nap. an outstanding beach is 5 mins walk away, only fault i have is that the pool isnt on site and doesnt open til 12 noon. However it does say this on their website so i was aware before booking.
Ray
Nice clean and friendly staff. Good food and nice atmosphere.
Verified traveler
Staff friendly, continental breakfast arranged as we had early check out
Verified traveler
It was a nice hotel and what we needed, a place to lay our head in the North of Co. Donegal. Restaurant in the hotel was a plus.
Verified traveler
This was a pleasant clean property which smelled well looked after. It was what I expected. The room was not cramped with a double and single bed. There were tea and coffee making facilities and unexpectedly a hairdryer and an ironing board with an iron in our room. We would go back.
Brendan
One night stay.
Great value hotel located 50 yards from a beautiful beach.
Joanna
A little bit of paradise
Amazing food, very friendly staff , location superb ,fabulous stay
Peace River Properties D.
Our stay
Couldn’t adjust or turn off heat. Called desk around 9:30 pm. No answer. Waited ten minutes or so, called again. No answer. We’re roasting like a sausage. I got dressed, walked down, no one is at the desk. The bar maid says the phone is supposed to be transferred to the bar because no one is on the desk overnight! The phone wasn’t transferred over so no one answered. No one there to fix the heat, so it was just turned off remotely.
The electricity adapter in the bathroom didn’t work either.
The bar food and the breakfast were both good. Nice people, just hamstrung by bad practices.
The electricity adapter in the bathroom didn’t work either.
The bar food and the breakfast were both good. Nice people, just hamstrung by bad practices.
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Downings Bay Hotel
Main Street, Downings, Ireland
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