Escape to Downings Bay Hotel and indulge in the flavors of local cuisine at Haven, a fine-dining restaurant that serves dinner. Relax with a drink from one of three bars or unwind in the sauna or steam room. With free WiFi, babysitting services, and bike rentals nearby indoor pool access is also available.
Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 37 min drive
Donegal (CFN) - 77 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 111 min drive
Restaurants
Caifé Na Sraide - 4 min drive
The Singing Pub - 4 min drive
Óstán Charraig Airt - 4 min drive
Huckleberry Coffee Shop - 14 min drive
Patsy Dan's - 24 min drive
About this property
Downings Bay Hotel
When visiting Downings, Downings Bay Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Haven, which serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a steam room.
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Free babysitting
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Free babysitting
What to do
On the beach
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby health club
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Haven - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only.
The Wheelhouse - Onsite bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Downings Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Downings Bay Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Downings Bay Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Downings Bay Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Downings Bay Hotel and nearby?
Downings Bay Hotel has 3 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Downings Bay Hotel?
Yes, Haven offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Downings Bay Hotel like?
Downings Bay Hotel is located a short 14-minute walk from Sandy Hills Golf Course.
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Reviews
Downings Bay Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was great with a good choice and tasty food. (5 reviews)
The property is located close to the gorgeous Downings beach, offering easy access and a lovely beachside stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Very short drive to three world class golf courses. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good. Room very comfortable.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2025
Very comfortable
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Desi
Desi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Beautiful hotel and great bar. Next to the water. Nice Irish breakfast.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2017
Perfectly Pleasant
Perfectly pleasant stay in the Downings Bay, with clean and comfortable room, and generous breakfast.
John
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
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.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
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.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2022
Tub bath was a nice amenity after cold day of golf.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2022
Friendly staff , very welcoming . Ideal location if you are golfing . Great food . Highly recommended. Terrific value
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
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
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
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!
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 26, 2024
Beds hard and uncomfortable, breakfast seemed to be an inconvenience to the lady serving it !
donna
donna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
linda
linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Garry
Garry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
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.
P
P, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2024
The staff were so accommodating and the food was excellent fare.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Great hotel at very reasonable rates. Good food and staff. We’ll be back again. Thanks.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
Schöne ruhige Lage, tolles Zimmer, sauber, sehr nettes freundliches Personal an Rezeption, sehr gutes Frühstück, gute Auswahl von Speisen im Restaurant.
Celia
Celia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2022
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.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2022
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2022
Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms