Downings Bay Hotel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Situated in Sheephaven Bay on the picturesque Atlantic Drive, this award-winning hotel offers fresh, locally sourced food and free Wi-Fi. Its spacious bedrooms offer luxury toiletries. Rooms feature soft furnishings and private bathrooms. Guests can use a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer. The Haven Restaurant serves fresh ingredients alongside an elegant and varied wine menu. JC’s Bar boasts 4 big-screen plasma TVs and an extensive bar menu cooked to order, while Wheelhouse Bar features live entertainment and karaoke. Guests can also enjoy free access to the nearby local recreation center. The recreation center has a modern, fully equipped gym and a swimming pool, and is located half a mile away. Free parking is available, and the nearby fishing village of Downings is close to the lovely Blue Flag beach. Scenic walks and drives can be enjoyed on the pretty coastal roads.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Rhonda
United States United States
“Beautiful location. Local staff provided great recommendations for places to go and places to eat and things to see. Wonderfully accommodating. Truly kind people in a busy busy environment.”
Cynthia
Canada Canada
“Nice sized room with everything you need including coffee/tea making facilities, ironing board and hairdryer. We were able to control the heat in the room which was nice. Beds were comfortable.”
Bruce
Canada Canada
“The staff at the reception (Karen + others) were excellent! The wait staff at breakfast were very friendly and made the breakfast very enjoyable every morning!”
Maureen
United States United States
“Margaret was very pleasant and accommodating in providing us with breakfast at 7.10a due to our early departure. Access to Tramore beach and Downings beach both fabulous.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were acceptably out standing and nothing was a problem. Thanks 👍”
Dennis
United States United States
“The front desk was very helpful to us in finding things to do while we were in Downings”
Meghan
United States United States
“This was our favorite stop on our two week Ireland trip. the location was central and a quick walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, and bars. The hotel offers breakfast and has a restaurant and bar on sight which could be booked in advanced with...”
James
United States United States
“Clean room, great food,nice staff, great location,good value”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing - dinner was out of this world!”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stay there every year at the same time and we love it, the staff couldn’t be nicer and they make an effort to meet every request. We stay with our small child and the hotel makes an effort to put us at the back of the hotel to limit noise. The...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Haven Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Irish • European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Downings Bay Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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