About Downings Bay Hotel
A traditional family-run hotel situated next to Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal, Downings Bay Hotel features event facilities for conferences and weddings. Rosapenna Golf Pavilion is roughly five minutes' drive away.
There are a total of 40 rooms here, available in single, twin, double, and family configurations. Tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, and ironing equipment come as standard. En-suite bathrooms feature luxury toiletries and a hairdryer.
Guests can enjoy free access to a nearby leisure centre, complete with swimming pool and gym, while staying here. Free Wi-Fi and car parking are also provided.
The Haven Restaurant specialises in fine Irish cuisine, while J.C.’s Bar serves class pub fare including pie and mash, seafood, and burgers. The Wee Bar is stocked with a wide range of beers and spirits, while the Empire Club is a nightclub open late.
St Patrick's Links golf course is roughly six kilometres from Downings Bay Hotel, and Glen Valley Adventure Centre is around seven kilometres away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious and well-presented rooms.
The rooms have been described as tastefully decorated with quality pieces of furniture and upholstery as well as modern bathrooms featuring up-to-date fixtures and fittings. Guests were pleased with the size of their accommodation stating that they had plenty of room to move around and also ample storage space meaning that they could easily stow away all their belongings.
positive:
Quality dining experiences.
The food at both the formal restaurant and the bar has been described as being well prepared using high quality ingredients. Guests were pleased to find that the menus were quite extensive and catered for various tastes and dietary requirements. If you enjoy good food served in a pleasant ambiance then you certainly won't be disappointed.
positive:
Walking distance to beach and local attractions.
Guests were pleased to find that they were a short stroll away from the local beach as well as some of the town's attractions including the popular golf courses. Those who wanted to sample the local bars and restaurants appreciated being able to reach many of the amenities on foot.