Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Donegal

Located in Letterkenny, less than 1 km from Donegal County Museum, Applehostel Letterkenny provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 15 km from Raphoe Castle, 18 km from Glenveagh National Park and Castle and 18 km from Beltany Stone Circle. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Guests at Applehostel Letterkenny will be able to enjoy activities in and around Letterkenny, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Letterkenny Leisure Centre, The Cathedral of St. Eunan and St Columba and Letterkenny Town Park. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 58 km from Applehostel Letterkenny. Please inform Applehostel Letterkenny in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on the premises. Please note that visitors of guests are not permitted at this property.

The resort is located on the beautiful coast of Donegal in the north west of Ireland and comprises some 188 acres of land with extensive sea frontage and golden, gently sloping sandy beaches. Despite its seemingly remote location, the property is easily accessible within a 1-hour drive from the City of Derry and just over a 2-hour drive from Belfast. Dublin can be reached in about a 3.5-hour drive. The holiday village comprises 3 semi-detached villas, which are 1,260 square feet in size with two floors. The property has air conditioning and younger visitors can let off steam in the children's playground. Further amenities include a dining room. The ground floor of the accommodation units is home to the large open-plan living/dining area/kitchen, as well as the light-filled conservatory. The kitchen comes equipped with a cooker, a microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. The accommodation units are en suite and there is a guest toilet downstairs. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms - 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bunk bed bedroom. The master double bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a shower and there is also a family bathroom upstairs with a bath. These villas can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people. Towels and linen are provided. Further standard features of all accommodation units include a hairdryer, an ironing set, air conditioning and a terrace. Donegal is now well recognised as a destination for a range of activities including golf (three championship links courses in relative close proximity, which can be used for an additional fee), horse riding (fees apply), hiking, angling and water sports. Leisure options available onsite include tennis (extra charge). Entertainment programmes for children and adults are offered for an additional fee.

Situated within 20 minutes walk of the town centre of Donegal, the 4-star boutique Donegal Manor Huge Luxury Self Let offers baking classes. The award-winning and family-run property is ideal for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. Surrounded by green landscapes and with its own tree-lined entrance, Dongegal Manor also features a cosy lounge with a fireplace. Offering views of the Donegal countryside, individual rooms at Donegal Manor feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and fridges. Each has a seating area with tea and coffee-making facilities. Buttermilk pancakes, handmade preserves, marmalades, breads, and cakes, and Baileys porridge are some of the specialities guests can enjoy for breakfast. A hearty, full Irish breakfast is also available. Free parking is available, and nearby beaches can be reached in 10 minutes by car, while local golf clubs are a 20-minute drive away. Slieve League Mountain are 40 minutes drive from the manor. The manor was awarded Guesthouse of the Year 2008 and Hosts of the Year 2008 by Emerald Awards, USA. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Donegal Manor Huge Luxury Self Let in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. A damage deposit of EUR 800 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. Please note, the restaurant is closed for dinner during the winter. Cooking classes must be arranged prior to arrival, and are subject to availability. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the restaurant for dinner and cookery school will remain closed until further notice.

Located in Bundoran, 100 metres from Bundoran Beach, Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a kids club and room service. The hotel offers an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids offers a childrens playground. Tullan Strand Beach is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Donegal Golf Club is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Ireland West Knock Airport, 86 km from Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids. Please inform Holyrood Hotel - Leisure Centre & The Spa at Orchids in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Refurbished in 2016, the Shandon Hotel & Spa is situated in the small village of Dunfanaghy and offers a wonderful views of the Sheephaven Bay and a luxury spa. All the rooms, the bar, the swimming pool, the relaxation room and the outdoor Canadian hot tub overlook the nearby bay, hills and countryside. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cosy seating area and some have sea views. All rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hotel guests have free use of the leisure centre which boasts a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath & gym. Discounted access to the luxury thermal spa is available to hotel residents. The spa is housed in a separate building to the hotel. The restaurant at Shandon Hotel & Spa serves an international menu in elegant surroundings. Shandon Bar has open fires, free WiFi and a sun terrace, and hosts live music nights. Shandon Hotel & Spa is just 3.5 miles from the beautiful Ards Forest Park. Free on-site parking is available, and Sheephaven Bay Beach is just a short walk away. Please note that the spa is for guests aged 18 years or over.

Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa is an award-winning, family-owned 4-star hotel situated less than 10 minutes drive from the Letterkenny town centre. The hotel offers live music every weekend, award-winning food and daily carvery lunch, 36 themed en-suite bedrooms, a fitness room and spa specialising in relaxing Donegal seaweed baths. The rooms at the Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa offer free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the hotels complimentary DVD library, as all bedrooms are fitted with a TV\DVD player. For a special occasion, the suite offers a four poster bed, sitting area, dining area and Jacuzzi bath. The hotels award-winning carvery lunch is available daily. Traditional afternoon tea, with a gluten free option is available to enjoy daily in the oak beam conservatory. The Seascape Spa offers a range of individual or couples massages, body wraps and treatments. Silver Tassies skilled therapists also specialise in pre and post maternity care and cancer care treatments. The relaxation cocoon, snooze room and aroma seam room are complimentary offerings for spa guests. Atomic Hair Salon is located on-site and ample car parking facilities are available for guests. The relaxation cocoon, snooze room & aroma steam room are complimentary offerings for spa guests (advance treatment reservations are required to use the spa facilities). Silver Tassie has an on-site restaurant, which offers an Irish\European menu and extensive wine list. The bar serves cocktails and lighter bites. The restaurants award-winning carvery lunch is available daily and the restaurants famous Tassie Steak is also available. Traditional afternoon tea is also available in the conservatory and the all-new gluten-free afternoon tea is also available. Guests can explore Donegals Wild Atlantic Way, including Fanad Lighthouse, Glenveagh National Park and several award-winning beaches from the property. There are several golf courses in the area, day trips and lots of activities for kids. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. All rooms are non smoking, should guests smoke in bedrooms a deep cleaning fee would apply. Those wishing to make use of the spa should book treatments in advance, to avoid disappointment. Opening days/times may vary at The Seascape Spa, which is open by appointment only, advance treatment bookings are required to use these facilities

Located in Greencastle, 35 km from Guildhall, Templeview Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star guest house has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a childrens playground. The guest house also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the guest house, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units include a wardrobe. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Guests at Templeview Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Greencastle, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling. Buncrana Golf Club is 38 km from the accommodation, while The Diamond is 36 km away. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 44 km from Templeview Lodge. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Templeview Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isnt accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas. It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A small business with four guests rooms. This is a family home. Our family have 18 yrs experience In the B&B business. Our property is a family home where we have raised our eight children. Located 3.3 km from Donegal town centre, the Cove Lodge is a peaceful family home that offers warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and private bathroom facilities. The Donegal Golf Club is within a 15-minute drive away, and Donegal town is 2.5 km from the property. Each room at the Lodge is fitted with a TV and orthopedic mattresses. The bathroom includes a power shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. There is a furnished patio, perfect for an evening glass of wine. The Cove Lodge is situated 1 km from Craft Village and has free private parking. Donegal town is 2.5 km away. The picturesque Slieve League Cliffs and the Glencolmcille Folk Museum are both within a 1-hour drive. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please note: children cannot be accommodated at this property. Please note that the balance is payable in cash on arrival.

Set in Dungloe, 57 km from Donegal, 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. Letterkenny is 41 km from Waterfront Hotel Dungloe, while Ballybofey is 41 km away. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Charlie & Mairead McClafferty took over the original Beach Hotel, Downings on Friday 13th May 1988! The Hotel closed in August 2005 for renovations and re-opened in June 2008 with a fresh, modern and eco-friendly building! Situated on the famous Altantic Drive along the Wild Atlantic and overlooking Sheephaven Bay, Beach Hotel boasts bright, spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. Set within the seaside village of Downings, it offers traditional Irish music and entertainment in the bar. Furnished in calm and neutral colours, each room at Beach Hotel Downings provides free WiFi and satellite TV. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower or bath and many offering a spectacular sea view. A hand basin, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities are included in the room. A full Irish breakfast is served each day, as well as a wide selection of cooked, continental, and buffet options. The modern restaurant serves Irish and international cuisine, with a selection of fine wines. The hotel features 2 bars, with a modern lounge bar and a traditional bar offering live entertainment. Free parking is provided, and the sandy beach can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Scenic drives can be enjoyed along the nearby coast road of Atlantic Drive. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isnt accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Heeneys Lodge B&B features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Donegal, 17 km from Donegal Golf Club. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Heeneys Lodge B&B offers a Full English/Irish or gluten-free breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. The Balor Theatre is 27 km from the accommodation, while Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 72 km from Heeneys Lodge B&B. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Heeneys Lodge B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size. Managed by a private host

Inisean is a popular family run Bed & Breakfast and is a great base for exploring this spectacular part of Donegal. Inisean is set in quiet gardens just 5 minutes walk from Dungloe. We look forward to meeting you.

A family-run bed and breakfast in the heart of lively Bundoran, Killavil House offers a warm County Donegal welcome. Superbly located close to the beach, the area boasts excellent golf, surfing, horse riding and picturesque walking routes. A vibrant town with a wealth of pubs and restaurants, visitors can also enjoy an array of festivals including Summer Sounds by the Sea and Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival. Disabled access is available at the house.

Surrounded by pretty gardens, Killererin House features panoramic views of Donegal and its countryside. It is just 3 minutes drive from the town of Letterkenny. The house offers individually decorated rooms, full Irish breakfasts, and free Wi-Fi. Warmly furnished, each room provides a TV and free tea and coffee for guests to relax with in the room. Most rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. The house is strictly non-smoking. Continental and full Irish breakfasts are served each day in the light and elegant dining room. Guests can relax afterwards in the elegantly furnished sitting room, with its open fire. Free parking is available, and Ballaghderg has both a restaurant and an award-winning pub within a 3-minute walk. Glenveagh National Park is a 25-minute drive away. Please note that the Family Room can only accommodate children under 12 years of age for free. Any older children will be charged a full adult rate.

Pearse Road Rooms -room only- is a family-run property in the centre of Letterkenny. Bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping areas can be found within a 10-minute walk. Secure off-street parking is provided free of charge to all guests. All rooms at Pearse Road are en suite and equipped with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The B&B is separate from the main house which makes the property feel more like a hotel. A full Irish or continental breakfast is on offer, and guests can also relax in the private sitting room which has a satellite TV. Letterkenny Golf Club is a 10-minute drive away and features an 18-hole course set in scenic parkland and bordering on the shore of Lough Swilly. Managed by a private host

Featuring a garden and barbecue facilities, Mias Self Catering Holiday Cottage Donegal features accommodation in Claggan with free WiFi and mountain views. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, windsurfing and diving. The holiday home with a patio and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. A childrens playground is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Buncrana Golf Club is 22 km from Mias Self Catering Holiday Cottage Donegal, while Guildhall is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 50 km from the accommodation. Please inform Mias Self Catering Holiday Cottage Donegal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 200 after check-out, according to this propertys Damage Policy. Managed by a private host