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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Donegal

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Donegal

Donegal, Ireland is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Donegal for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Donegal will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Donegal, here are the best family hotels.

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

Lough Eske Castle

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $311 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Donegal
  • Great Value: The price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Lough Eske, Lough Eske Castle has great rooms from $311 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 km from the city center, families will especially love child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this family-friendly hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool table
  • Luxury
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Abbey Hotel Donegal

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Donegal
  • Great Value: The price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Abbey Hotel Donegal which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at The Diamond. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Luxury
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Ard na Breatha Boutique Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: The price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms
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We found Ard na Breatha Boutique Guesthouse to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. We loved the room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Drumrooske Middle. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
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Mill Park Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Donegal
  • Great Value: The price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms
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With terrific rooms from $165, Mill Park Hotel, at The Mullins provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a spa, and a child pool. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
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Donegal Manor & Cookery School

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1647 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms
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Donegal Manor & Cookery School has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers room service, scuba diving, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $1647 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Clar Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, cooking classes, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 2.7 km from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Microwave
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The Gateway Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: The price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms
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The great guest rating of The Gateway Lodge is 9.10 out of 10. This place has golf, city views, free parking, kids meals, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at Drumcliff. We also love the a coffee shop, an airport shuttle, wheelchair-accessible units, private parking, and elevators to the upper floors which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Picnic area
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Also, take a look at the Family-Friendly hotels in nearby destinations: Sligo and Letterkenny.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Donegal, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Donegal, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Donegal, Best Hotels for One Week in Donegal, Best Hotels for One Night in Donegal, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Donegal.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Donegal?

Donegal Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$417

After analyzing 6 family-friendly hotels in Donegal, Ireland, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $417. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Donegal.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $311
  • 4-star hotels: $906
  • 3-star hotels: $125


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