On the banks of the River Finn and Drumboe Woods, Jackson's Hotel is an award-winning hotel featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, and hot tub. Its spacious, light rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Airy and bright, each room includes a large private bathroom and a TV. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities in the room. Garden Restaurant serves an á la carte menu, and features views of the hotel gardens, the River Finn and Drumboe Woods. The traditional Fara's Bar & The Thirsty Trout serve a wide selection of spirits and liqueurs. The Leisure Center features a 22-yard indoor heated pool with aqua loungers. Guests can relax in the steam room and sauna or exercise in the modern gym. Free parking is provided, and Donegal can be reached in a 25-minute drive. The nearby Drumboe Woods have numerous scenic walking trails, which include the ruins of Drumboe Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

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

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aoife
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was lovely Plenty parking Friendly staff
  • Zara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Stayed here for a wedding in August.
  • Anthony
    Ireland Ireland
    Attended a friends wedding here. Staff were great and everything was organised well.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property cannot provide quarantine accommodations for any guests arriving into the country by flight.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre

    • The prices at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Live music/Performance

    • Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre is 350 feet from the center of Ballybofey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Check-in at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre has 1 restaurant:

      • The Garden Restaurant

    • Room options at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Triple

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre on this page.