Total Number of Rooms at Downings Bay Hotel: 40

Hotel information

Downings Bay Hotel is only 35 minutes from Letterkenny and 55 minutes from Derry and now accommodates special functions such as weddings and banquets, ideal for a traditional Irish event on the Downings Bay coast. Downings Bay Hotel won the regional award in 2006 from the Irish accommodation services institute. The award is given to properties that have achieved excellence in accommodation service standards.

Room information

The hotel offers you 40 en suite rooms, all with bath/shower and luxury toiletries. Rooms are tastefully decorated with soft furnishings, equipped with modern amenities, and secured with security lock card-keys. Interconnecting rooms are available and should be requested upon booking (subject to availability). A lift offers access to all floors and the rooms are wheelchair friendly.

Food & beverage

Chris Smith is the head chef at Downings Bay Hotel. Chris has 18 years of experience in the finest establishments, beginning his career as a Commis in The William Wordsworth Hotel (Michelin star-winning), before moving around the circuit with the likes of Paul Heathcote. He spent a year in Paris working at the Soway Grill and then moved on to London to work with Mark Edwards (Parklane Hotel), Peter Gordon (Sugar Club) and John Torade (Masterchef) at The Bluebird Restaurant in Chelsea. He then took-up his first head chef position with Chelsea Village Hotels & Restaurants at Chelsea Football Club, running the fine dining 4 AA rosette restaurant consistently for 5 years. Now currently working at Downings Bay hotel, he has spent 3 years building this 3-star hotel into a 5-star standard eating establishment. All food is fresh and completley cooked to order. Whilst Chris's food would be described as international, he tires to stick to traditional Irish as much as possible, serving it with modern twists. The Haven Restaurant is fine dining at great value, with the finest and freshest ingredients on the market being used to create such dishes as sweet onion Tartlett with peppered organic strawberries; dry-aged sirloin of beef, simply served with Dauphinoise potatoes; and a renowned white chocolate cheese cake with orange ice-cream. The Haven Restaurant also offers an elegant and varied wine menu as recommended by Edward Dillon, Dublin. The restaurant has had recent rave reviews in the local press and is consistently producing a quality product. Open Monday to Sunday from 18:30 to 21:30. Bar food is served daily in JC’s Bar from 13:00 to 21:30. Sunday lunch is offered from 13:00 to 16:00.

Area information

Downings Bay Hotel offers you peace surroundings in which to relax and unwind from all the worries of day-to-day life. Downings is an attractive village on a creek of the Mulroy Bay, at the centre of the Rosguill Pennisula. Situated 13 km (8 miles) from Creeslough and just 1.6 km (one mile) from Carrigart, Downings is one of the many seaside resorts to be found in this part of Donegal. The hotel is situated within 1.6 km (one mile) of the fabulous Rosapenna Strand and Downings Beach.

Quick description

Situated in Sheephaven Bay, on the picturesque Atlantic Drive, this newly-built, award-winning hotel offers fresh locally sourced food and a beauty salon. Spacious bedrooms, many of them interconnecting, are finished to the highest standards. This comfortable accommodation is complemented by the quality cuisine on offer JC's bar and The Haven dining room, whilst Secrets, the beauty salon, is available for those who wish to pamper themselves. You can also enjoy access to the newly-built nearby leisure centre, Sands night club and traditional Wheel House Bar. For special functions, the on-site Sheephaven Suite is available for 20-350 people. Why not take a look at our Special Offer avialable on our Double Room; 2 Nights B&B and 1 Evening meal.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: No internet access available. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.