The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in County Donegal

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in County Donegal? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in County Donegal for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in County Donegal over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in County Donegal at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Lough Eske Castle

Donegal, Ireland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to County Donegal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 1 Lough Eske Donegal IE, Lough Eske Castle has great rooms from $422 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 25.6 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


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Shandon Hotel & Spa

Letterkenny, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $246 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in County Donegal
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Shandon Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $246. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Marble Hill Strand. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 29.9 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Rockhill House

Letterkenny, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in County Donegal
  • Spa

We found Rockhill House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $200. We loved that is has a restaurant, scuba diving, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at F92R523 Rockhill House, Rockhill Letterkenny. You'll also find child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 14.5 km from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa

Letterkenny, Ireland
4-star Resort with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $173, Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa, at Ramelton Road provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a spa, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 22.4 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre

Letterkenny, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in County Donegal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

Clanree Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $109 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Derry Road. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 19.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre

Donegal, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $118, and it's located at Main Street; Co. Donegal, Ballybofey; F93 Rd40, Ballybofey. We also love the laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 18.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Mill Park Hotel

Donegal, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa

A cool place is Mill Park Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $216. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at The Mullins. Only 29.8 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Abbey Hotel Donegal

Donegal, Ireland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in County Donegal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Abbey Hotel Donegal offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $133 (before taxes). It's located at The Diamond and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and evening entertainment which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 30.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Harvey's Point

Donegal, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to County Donegal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at F94E771 Lough Eske, Donegal Town County Donegal, Harvey's Point has great rooms from $311 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 24.7 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Mount Errigal Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre

Letterkenny, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in County Donegal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Mount Errigal Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre which has nice rooms starting at $106. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ballyraine Letterkenny 60140 IE. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool. It's located just 18.7 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Londonderry, Donegal, Enniskillen, Sligo, and Letterkenny.

For more terrific hotel ideas in County Donegal, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in County Donegal, Best Luxury Hotels in County Donegal, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in County Donegal, Best Hotels for One Week in County Donegal, Best Hotels for One Night in County Donegal, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in County Donegal, or Best Business Hotels in County Donegal.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in County Donegal?

County Donegal Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$165

Travelers to County Donegal will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 39 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $165. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in County Donegal.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $287
  • 4-star hotels: $178
  • 3-star hotels: $146


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