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The Abbey


The Abbey
Hotel class 2 of 5
The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars
CiaraD78 4 contributions
Derry, N Ireland
Mar 2, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

Lovely hotel - we had a great weekend here. I was prepared for worse, to be honest when we arrived after reading the reviews, and I could wholeheartedly agree with most of the comments - I guess it depends on the purpose of the weekend as to how these would bother you. The parking is indeed a good stroll away... more

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1 of 5 stars
UmbraUk 1 contribution
UK
Dec 22, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/3 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Abbey Hotel Donnegal for four nights. The room smelled of nicotine. The light fittings were broken. The bathroom had faeces on the fittings. The beds had seen better days and were lousy - bed bugs. Noise from drunken youths and buses/taxis pulling up outside kept us awake all night till 4 am. The TV reception was terrible.... more

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5 of 5 stars
SUNWORISHPER 4 contributions
NORTHERN IRELAND
Sep 24, 2007 | Trip type: Family
2/5 found this review helpful

We had our wedding recetion in this hotel in July and i have to say the service was outstanding. The staff could not do enough for us and the food was excellent. We spent the weekend at this hotel and we couldnt fault it i would highly recommend it . more

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2 of 5 stars
Trellis 76 contributions
Dorset,UK
Aug 1, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
10/10 found this review helpful

Difficult to rate this hotel. You could have a great time or a miserable time depending on when you stay and what room you're in. Read the 'poor' reviews carefully as many of the complaints are justified. This is a really busy,touristy hotel with coaches as well as locals using its bars and facilities.So many people to cater for makes... more

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1 of 5 stars
Geraldineo 1 contribution
Sydney
Nov 20, 2006 | Trip type: Family
6/6 found this review helpful

We booked in for two nights with a child and an infant the following is a summary of what we experienced: A cot was requested 1 x month prior - Never got a cot Had to request an ironing board and iron - 45 minute wait No fridge in the room Requested a fridge - 1hr wait then I went... more

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2 of 5 stars
PAULOandSHADY 1 contribution
Belfast
Sep 18, 2006
5/7 found this review helpful

THE Abbey sums up pretty much everything that is wrong with Irish hotels. We booked in for a friend's wedding which was held on a Saturday. The first problem was that the car park is actually a good 200 yard walk away from the hotel. This wasa major problem as we had suitcases to carry plus our baby - not... more

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2 of 5 stars
Ewelyn 3 contributions
Co. Down
Aug 28, 2006
9/10 found this review helpful

Booked in to the Abbey for two nights. First impressions good although the lack of car park is a big disadvantage. The hotel is busy with a good atmosphere in the bar, lounge and foyer. Rooms were very old fashioned, blankets on beds were stained as was the carpet. Fusty smell in room. Checked out after one night due to... more

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4 of 5 stars
char 21 contributions
ireland
Jun 17, 2006
4/6 found this review helpful

basically a good, solid, comfortable hotel. check in efficient but parking is a huge problem. rooms are above average for a 3 star but noise from younger club goers a bit frustrating at 4am!!!my only grip was the price...a bit steep for a 3 star considering the nearby millpark (4 star) is cheaper.however, you are probably paying for the location,... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
N.Ireland
May 24, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

Just back from a 2 night break at The Abbey. The goods........... Check in very efficient Staff friendly and helpful Food was very good with ample portions at reasonable price Drinks at typical hotel prices Leisure facilities next door free except for solarium Good entertainment and atmosphere in bar Not so goods........ Parking is 100m down the street in pay... more

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2 of 5 stars
weemo123 3 contributions
Feb 22, 2006
8/9 found this review helpful

My husband and i had a 3 night stay in the abbey and where do i start? On arrival we were given a 3 course meal of blended soup,fish in batter and whipped potatoes and veg ..pudding was ice cream from the nearest freezer shop.The hotel itself was very nice the decor was lovely the staff very pleasant and the... more

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