Tara Hotel
$189
/ night
Avg. for September
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$189
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Tara Hotel average $160 in January, the cheapest month, and $191 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $160 |
| February | $174 |
| March | $166 |
| April | $170 |
| May | $180 |
| June | $191 |
| July | $179 |
| August | $177 |
| September | $189 |
| October | $171 |
| November | $166 |
| December | $163 |
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Most expensive: June (~$191)
Cheapest: January (~$160)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Turntable serving guests of Tara Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Tara Hotel in Killybegs, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Killybegs Childrens Park and 10 minutes by foot from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Maritime & Heritage Centre.
What's nearby
Killybegs Childrens Park(0.1 miles)
Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre(0.5 miles)
Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus(0.6 miles)
Maritime & Heritage Centre(1.7 miles)
Lough Nabradan(2.8 miles)
Lough Aroshin(3.4 miles)
Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre(5.1 miles)
Croagh Lough(6.7 miles)
Muckross Head(7.4 miles)
St. John's Point(9.9 miles)
Ardara Heritage Centre(10 miles)
International Applachian Trail(10.8 miles)
Ardara Fort(10.9 miles)
Owenea Bridge Standing Stone(11.4 miles)
Glengesh Pass(11.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Donegal (CFN)(35.7 miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Location
Main Street, Killybegs, Ireland
Killybegs Childrens Park (0.1 miles)
Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre (0.5 miles)
Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus (0.6 miles)
Maritime & Heritage Centre (1.7 miles)
Lough Nabradan (2.8 miles)
Lough Aroshin (3.4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 670 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
44%
Family
26%
Group
13%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, travellers describe Tara Hotel as a comfortable, well located base on Killybegs harbour, with friendly staff and spacious rooms with water views, balanced against ongoing renovations and some parking and noise issues.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, travellers describe Tara Hotel as a comfortable, well located base on Killybegs harbour, with friendly staff and spacious rooms with water views, balanced against ongoing renovations and some parking and noise issues.
Several noted varying decor and mattress quality, plus poor lighting, warm temperatures with limited window opening, or slow Wi-Fi. Food quality is widely praised, while meal service can be slow or inconsistent; cleanliness is generally solid but occasional housekeeping misses occurred. A solid, practical choice for short breaks and regional touring.
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Facilities
Currently under renovation, with no dedicated on-site parking; guests use free street or harbour spaces that range from easy to limited, and an on-site bar/restaurant is available.
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Martin Laue
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
6
Paul
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are lovely and enhance the quality of the stay here. Breakfast was excellent. Restaurant average. Room comfortable and well laid out. There is NO PARKING within the hotel grounds but on street parking outside and it is pot luck whether you can park close by. The claim to have parking is misleading at best. Location overlooking the Harbour is excellent.
The staff are lovely and enhance the quality of the stay here. Breakfast was excellent. Restaurant average. Room comfortable and well laid out. There is NO PARKING within the hotel grounds but on street parking outside and it is pot luck whether you can park close by. The claim to have parking is misleading at best. Location overlooking the Harbour is excellent.
8
Simon
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good full breakfast, lots to eat. Bedroom and bathroom clean. Would be 5 stars if parking was easier.
Good full breakfast, lots to eat. Bedroom and bathroom clean. Would be 5 stars if parking was easier.
10
Terry
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location is perfect, plenty of parking and a great staff. Two great pubs and a nice restaurant
Location is perfect, plenty of parking and a great staff. Two great pubs and a nice restaurant
10
William
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in the centre of town. Rooms comfortable. Staff friendly. Breakfast good. Parking horrendous.
Nice hotel in the centre of town. Rooms comfortable. Staff friendly. Breakfast good. Parking horrendous.
10
Ulrike
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
10
Erin
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed this hotel. Though there is not specific parking lot for the hotel there is a good lot across the street or you can park on the street. It is all free. There are some nice dining options. We were even able to take a boat tour from the town which was excellent.
We enjoyed this hotel. Though there is not specific parking lot for the hotel there is a good lot across the street or you can park on the street. It is all free. There are some nice dining options. We were even able to take a boat tour from the town which was excellent.
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Steven
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Undisclosed to us at the time we made the reservation in January, the property is in the middle of a major renovation. The construction work started before 8:00am each morning and lasted into the evening. It was very noisy and we were constantly having to walk around ladders and various equipment. The staff was apologetic, but certainly not enough to offer us a discount on our room because of the inconvenience. There was also NO hotel parking, as what appeared to be a parking lot, was also under construction. We had to find a place to park on the street near the hotel every night. In addition, the bed was not very comfortable. They did, however, offer a good hot breakfast with plenty of coffee. The staff was nice and helpful. As I pointed out upon leaving, this project should have been completed long before the start of the peak tourist season. My advice is to stay away until they’ve completed the project.
Undisclosed to us at the time we made the reservation in January, the property is in the middle of a major renovation. The construction work started before 8:00am each morning and lasted into the evening. It was very noisy and we were constantly having to walk around ladders and various equipment. The staff was apologetic, but certainly not enough to offer us a discount on our room because of the inconvenience. There was also NO hotel parking, as what appeared to be a parking lot, was also under construction. We had to find a place to park on the street near the hotel every night. In addition, the bed was not very comfortable. They did, however, offer a good hot breakfast with plenty of coffee. The staff was nice and helpful. As I pointed out upon leaving, this project should have been completed long before the start of the peak tourist season. My advice is to stay away until they’ve completed the project.
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Marek
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
hotel under renovation, worker everywhere (including roof where they were installing solar panels), roads around closed for re surfacing - very limited or later no access to car park
hotel under renovation, worker everywhere (including roof where they were installing solar panels), roads around closed for re surfacing - very limited or later no access to car park
10
Hugh
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel undergoing an upgrade plus surround for improved car parking too. Stayed before and will again. Staff n food excellent as before. Good base for small town facilities. Nice local pubs n eating out.
Hotel undergoing an upgrade plus surround for improved car parking too. Stayed before and will again. Staff n food excellent as before. Good base for small town facilities. Nice local pubs n eating out.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find the property clean, but several report lapses such as missed bathroom cleaning, dirty spots, odors, or drainage issues.
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Liam
Dec 14, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
There was feces smeared on the wall by the shower. We couldn’t figure out what the strange smell was in the bathroom until the morning we checked out and saw some brown stuff on the bathroom wall. I’m sure the staff would’ve cleaned it up if they noticed it but either way, there’s not getting around it being a bad experience.
There was feces smeared on the wall by the shower. We couldn’t figure out what the strange smell was in the bathroom until the morning we checked out and saw some brown stuff on the bathroom wall. I’m sure the staff would’ve cleaned it up if they noticed it but either way, there’s not getting around it being a bad experience.
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Martin Laue
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
10
MAUREEN
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are clean and updated. The beds were very comfortable. Arrived with a flat tire and the front desk staff were very helpful in calling a garage for assistance. Great location for exploring the region.
Rooms are clean and updated. The beds were very comfortable. Arrived with a flat tire and the front desk staff were very helpful in calling a garage for assistance. Great location for exploring the region.
10
Leon
Apr 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel in the centre of town. Excellent customer service. Rooms clean and tidy.
Great hotel in the centre of town. Excellent customer service. Rooms clean and tidy.
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Yvonne
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Underneath breakfast table dirty. Room bit smell and very warm. Shower terrible to control.
Underneath breakfast table dirty. Room bit smell and very warm. Shower terrible to control.
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andrea
Apr 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at checkin & checkout were very friendly. Rooms a bit dated but very clean & comfortable.
Staff at checkin & checkout were very friendly. Rooms a bit dated but very clean & comfortable.
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Dirk
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Kostenfreie Parkplätze in der Umgebung waren kein Problem. Gewundert hat uns nur, dass in einem frisch renovierten Hotel nach der ersten Nacht weder die Badewanne noch das Waschbecken gereinigt wurden. Auch die benutzten Tassen wurden nicht erneuert. Ansonsten hat uns der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen. Das Frühstück war gut und ein Platz im Restaurant war kein Problem.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Kostenfreie Parkplätze in der Umgebung waren kein Problem. Gewundert hat uns nur, dass in einem frisch renovierten Hotel nach der ersten Nacht weder die Badewanne noch das Waschbecken gereinigt wurden. Auch die benutzten Tassen wurden nicht erneuert. Ansonsten hat uns der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen. Das Frühstück war gut und ein Platz im Restaurant war kein Problem.
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Daphnée
Aug 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
La chambre n’était pas super propre. Le drain de la douche était bouché.
La chambre n’était pas super propre. Le drain de la douche était bouché.
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Emma
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room had a wonderful view right over the harbour - we even spotted an otter in the water! There is a fairly busy road right outside but with the window closed, we barely even noticed any noise. All staff were friendly and helpful, and everywhere was very clean. I would recommend a stay here!
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room had a wonderful view right over the harbour - we even spotted an otter in the water! There is a fairly busy road right outside but with the window closed, we barely even noticed any noise. All staff were friendly and helpful, and everywhere was very clean. I would recommend a stay here!
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George
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is under renovation. Should have been disclosed when booking. No parking at the hotel. Parked car three blocks away on city street. Room was dirty. Found food wraps and food on carpet. Bathroom fixture was broke. Last straw, room included breakfast. Tried to order coffee. They said instant coffee included, we had to pay for brewed coffee.
Hotel is under renovation. Should have been disclosed when booking. No parking at the hotel. Parked car three blocks away on city street. Room was dirty. Found food wraps and food on carpet. Bathroom fixture was broke. Last straw, room included breakfast. Tried to order coffee. They said instant coffee included, we had to pay for brewed coffee.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, and several have harbour views; some feel dated or have worn mattresses. Guests also mention bright harbour lights or other noise, warm rooms with limited window opening or no AC, and occasionally slow Wi-Fi.
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Laura
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No fan or air conditioning.
No fan or air conditioning.
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marc frans
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
perfect stay, great food, just the downloadspeed of the wifi was very low...between 30/35 is nothing when you like to play Poker when misses is sleeping....a few or 5G cable broadbank is the solution...for the rest no complains at all...we are back end of April/May for a week....
perfect stay, great food, just the downloadspeed of the wifi was very low...between 30/35 is nothing when you like to play Poker when misses is sleeping....a few or 5G cable broadbank is the solution...for the rest no complains at all...we are back end of April/May for a week....
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Deborah
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel which is currently being remodeled and updated. Room was nice, hallways a bit musty. In July our room was too warm and the windows only open 2”! Hard to cool it down. We asked for a fan but it barely worked. Would have been great if windows opened. Everything was clean and breakfast was wonderful.
Nice hotel which is currently being remodeled and updated. Room was nice, hallways a bit musty. In July our room was too warm and the windows only open 2”! Hard to cool it down. We asked for a fan but it barely worked. Would have been great if windows opened. Everything was clean and breakfast was wonderful.
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Marianne
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stedet var superfint efter ophold på dårligt hotel. Masser af plads og stor seng. Hotellet ligger ned til en havn hvor der lå store fiskerbåde, som havde arbejdslys tændt hele natten, selvom båden var tom. Dette lys skinnede kraftigt ind ad vinduet og selvom gardinerne var tykke, kom lyset stadig ind. Ikke noget hotellet kunne gøre for, men komforten er mindre god. Restauranten var dyr i forhold til kvaliteten. Det ligner mere end hvad det er. Men fint og rent. Morgenmaden var god med flere gode valgmuligheder.
Stedet var superfint efter ophold på dårligt hotel. Masser af plads og stor seng. Hotellet ligger ned til en havn hvor der lå store fiskerbåde, som havde arbejdslys tændt hele natten, selvom båden var tom. Dette lys skinnede kraftigt ind ad vinduet og selvom gardinerne var tykke, kom lyset stadig ind. Ikke noget hotellet kunne gøre for, men komforten er mindre god. Restauranten var dyr i forhold til kvaliteten. Det ligner mere end hvad det er. Men fint og rent. Morgenmaden var god med flere gode valgmuligheder.
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Alison
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice stay in a corner room. Spacious, views over the water, king size bed. Good shower. Carpet a little tired. Good breakfast
Nice stay in a corner room. Spacious, views over the water, king size bed. Good shower. Carpet a little tired. Good breakfast
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Ulrike
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
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Jeffrey
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We reserved the Diamond Suite. It is a good-sized room. It was clean and quiet. The staff was kind. The only problem is that the beds need to be replaced. There are no springs left, and we sunk to the middle of the bed. We all woke up with our backs hurting.
We reserved the Diamond Suite. It is a good-sized room. It was clean and quiet. The staff was kind. The only problem is that the beds need to be replaced. There are no springs left, and we sunk to the middle of the bed. We all woke up with our backs hurting.
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Robert
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Let me start by saying the food is lovely and the staff very friendly and most helpful and the room itself on first glance clean and lovely bearing in mind it was a superior suite it should be . Very clean and comfortable bed HOWEVER, there was a continuous constant droning noise in the room mostly above the bed . On asking reception about it we were told it was the fans from the kitchen and they would be turned off at 9pm. Found this weird as we were on the top floor but there it was. NO it continued through r the night droning on and on the kind of noise that gets inside your head!!! And to top it all below us we had a guest that from 2am was wailing constantly until 8am not the fault of the hotel I know but the other was so all in all the worst nights sleep I have ever had would probably have been better off in one of the other rooms so until they get that noise sorted out DONT book the Tara suite
Let me start by saying the food is lovely and the staff very friendly and most helpful and the room itself on first glance clean and lovely bearing in mind it was a superior suite it should be . Very clean and comfortable bed HOWEVER, there was a continuous constant droning noise in the room mostly above the bed . On asking reception about it we were told it was the fans from the kitchen and they would be turned off at 9pm. Found this weird as we were on the top floor but there it was. NO it continued through r the night droning on and on the kind of noise that gets inside your head!!! And to top it all below us we had a guest that from 2am was wailing constantly until 8am not the fault of the hotel I know but the other was so all in all the worst nights sleep I have ever had would probably have been better off in one of the other rooms so until they get that noise sorted out DONT book the Tara suite
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eileen
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms, Comfortable beds
Beautiful rooms, Comfortable beds
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Joseph
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff was friendly and helpful, room was spacious clean and comfortable with a nice view of the harbor, one of our best meals of the trip at the restaurant, awesome place to explore County Donegal from.
Great hotel, staff was friendly and helpful, room was spacious clean and comfortable with a nice view of the harbor, one of our best meals of the trip at the restaurant, awesome place to explore County Donegal from.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful across the hotel. However, several guests experienced slow or inconsistent service during dinner and breakfast.
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michael
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was fine but first night dinner was haphazard with roast beef arrived,5min later chips arrived, 5min later veg arrived, drinks ordered but after 10min had to get a waiter to reorder.same problem with desert menu.Flrst breakfast complete opposite of what we asked for, second day breakfast no fresh fruit although still 2hours of breakfast time left.When breakfast arrived the sautéed potatoes were not even half cooked,. Service very poor.
Room was fine but first night dinner was haphazard with roast beef arrived,5min later chips arrived, 5min later veg arrived, drinks ordered but after 10min had to get a waiter to reorder.same problem with desert menu.Flrst breakfast complete opposite of what we asked for, second day breakfast no fresh fruit although still 2hours of breakfast time left.When breakfast arrived the sautéed potatoes were not even half cooked,. Service very poor.
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andy
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Free parking on roadside, food was excellent with large portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth staying here.
Free parking on roadside, food was excellent with large portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth staying here.
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Tom
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was awesome. The food was really great.
The staff was awesome. The food was really great.
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Phil
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We went to the dining room for dinner and waited about 20 minutes for service. We ended up leaving...but found a great pub instead.
We went to the dining room for dinner and waited about 20 minutes for service. We ended up leaving...but found a great pub instead.
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MAUREEN
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are clean and updated. The beds were very comfortable. Arrived with a flat tire and the front desk staff were very helpful in calling a garage for assistance. Great location for exploring the region.
Rooms are clean and updated. The beds were very comfortable. Arrived with a flat tire and the front desk staff were very helpful in calling a garage for assistance. Great location for exploring the region.
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Eileen
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Good hotel,very clean, Only thing that was a dissapointing was the service in the restaurant very very slow for dinner service and breakfast service was slow and on more than one occassion we had either been forgotten about or give wrong breakfast and it wasnt because it was busy.
Good hotel,very clean, Only thing that was a dissapointing was the service in the restaurant very very slow for dinner service and breakfast service was slow and on more than one occassion we had either been forgotten about or give wrong breakfast and it wasnt because it was busy.
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Terry
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location is perfect, plenty of parking and a great staff. Two great pubs and a nice restaurant
Location is perfect, plenty of parking and a great staff. Two great pubs and a nice restaurant
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Lesley
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Ulrike
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
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Tina
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay at Tara hotel. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was fab, lots of space and a fab comfy big bed! We will definitely be back
Had a lovely stay at Tara hotel. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was fab, lots of space and a fab comfy big bed! We will definitely be back
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Location
Waterfront, central location in Killybegs is a strong base for exploring Donegal and Slieve League, with many rooms overlooking the harbour. Some note port activity and road traffic can cause light or noise at night.
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Martin Laue
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
Hotellet ligger meget central i Killybegs - og helt ned havnen. Hotellet har været igennem en renovering og fremstår i meget fin stand. Værelserne er designet/renoveret i klassisk "country"-stil med moderne tvist og gennemført. Værelserne samt badeværelserne er meget rummelig og har de nødvendige faciliteter inkl. kaffe/te. Morgenmaden var god. Der er ikke den typiske buffet, men der en mulighed for at vælge mange forskellige retter og menuer i rigelige mænder og god kvalitet. Gratis parkering (begrænset pladser) lige udenfor hotellet.
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Diane
Nov 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is in a cool fishing village. The large fishing vessels are right out the hotel windows. Water view. Attached restaurant. Convenience store across the street. Free street parking in the entire town. About a 30 minute drive to Slieve League. Staff very helpful.
This is in a cool fishing village. The large fishing vessels are right out the hotel windows. Water view. Attached restaurant. Convenience store across the street. Free street parking in the entire town. About a 30 minute drive to Slieve League. Staff very helpful.
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Thomas
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great view of the port and vessels. Receptionist (Erin), manager (Killian), and waitress (Fionna) were helpful, personable, and interesting. They made the stay as memorable as the location. Food was good. Location is a gateway to a fascinating area.
Great view of the port and vessels. Receptionist (Erin), manager (Killian), and waitress (Fionna) were helpful, personable, and interesting. They made the stay as memorable as the location. Food was good. Location is a gateway to a fascinating area.
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Colm
Jun 11, 2023
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Nice hotel. Clean modern rooms and nice staff .Good location in town. Nice bar restaurant and within walking distance to other local pubs and restaurants if your looking to tour around. Walking distance to the Sliabh Liag boats trips. Lovely play park for children just across the street. Short drive to an excellent beach at Fintra and not to far a drive to walk the cliffs of Sliabh Liag.
Nice hotel. Clean modern rooms and nice staff .Good location in town. Nice bar restaurant and within walking distance to other local pubs and restaurants if your looking to tour around. Walking distance to the Sliabh Liag boats trips. Lovely play park for children just across the street. Short drive to an excellent beach at Fintra and not to far a drive to walk the cliffs of Sliabh Liag.
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Patricia
Oct 16, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful property. Great location for touring Donegal. I’d highly recommend it.
Beautiful property. Great location for touring Donegal. I’d highly recommend it.
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Emma
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room had a wonderful view right over the harbour - we even spotted an otter in the water! There is a fairly busy road right outside but with the window closed, we barely even noticed any noise. All staff were friendly and helpful, and everywhere was very clean. I would recommend a stay here!
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room had a wonderful view right over the harbour - we even spotted an otter in the water! There is a fairly busy road right outside but with the window closed, we barely even noticed any noise. All staff were friendly and helpful, and everywhere was very clean. I would recommend a stay here!
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Laura
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location of the propert was great with the water view
The location of the propert was great with the water view
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Dionne
Jan 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here for 2 nights. Location is great right off the Main Street and within walking distance. Driving distance to a lot of attractions as well. No complaints. Would stay here again
Stayed here for 2 nights. Location is great right off the Main Street and within walking distance. Driving distance to a lot of attractions as well. No complaints. Would stay here again
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Ian
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is good for a quick overnight stay. Very little to do in town
This hotel is good for a quick overnight stay. Very little to do in town
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Michaela A
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was comfortable and a good size. Location was perfect for exploring Donegal and Slieve League area. It was easy to find parking.
Room was comfortable and a good size. Location was perfect for exploring Donegal and Slieve League area. It was easy to find parking.
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Dining
Food is frequently praised for taste and portions, and breakfast is generally well liked. Prices and service speed can feel high or inconsistent, and a few guests found meals average or left due to slow attention.
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michael
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was fine but first night dinner was haphazard with roast beef arrived,5min later chips arrived, 5min later veg arrived, drinks ordered but after 10min had to get a waiter to reorder.same problem with desert menu.Flrst breakfast complete opposite of what we asked for, second day breakfast no fresh fruit although still 2hours of breakfast time left.When breakfast arrived the sautéed potatoes were not even half cooked,. Service very poor.
Room was fine but first night dinner was haphazard with roast beef arrived,5min later chips arrived, 5min later veg arrived, drinks ordered but after 10min had to get a waiter to reorder.same problem with desert menu.Flrst breakfast complete opposite of what we asked for, second day breakfast no fresh fruit although still 2hours of breakfast time left.When breakfast arrived the sautéed potatoes were not even half cooked,. Service very poor.
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Ryan
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were extremely pleased with the Tara Hotel all around. This hotel was beautifully and newly renovated when we stayed and every aspect of the hotel is top notch in quality, offering a luxurious and equally cozy experience. Our room was directly facing the harbor, offering beautiful ocean views and our son loved watching the big trawlers in the harbor. Each room has a digital panel outside the room for guests to indicate a make-up request, DND and even has a doorbell. The bathroom was beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. The restaurant was very nice and the food was tasty, albeit slightly on the expensive side. The pub downstairs is cozy and gives off an old pub feeling, but it's clearly very new. The included breakfast was great and the staff were all very pleasant. All-in-all, The Tara exceeded our expectations in nearly every way, and we would highly recommend a stay here if you're staying outside of Donegal.
We were extremely pleased with the Tara Hotel all around. This hotel was beautifully and newly renovated when we stayed and every aspect of the hotel is top notch in quality, offering a luxurious and equally cozy experience. Our room was directly facing the harbor, offering beautiful ocean views and our son loved watching the big trawlers in the harbor. Each room has a digital panel outside the room for guests to indicate a make-up request, DND and even has a doorbell. The bathroom was beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. The restaurant was very nice and the food was tasty, albeit slightly on the expensive side. The pub downstairs is cozy and gives off an old pub feeling, but it's clearly very new. The included breakfast was great and the staff were all very pleasant. All-in-all, The Tara exceeded our expectations in nearly every way, and we would highly recommend a stay here if you're staying outside of Donegal.
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andy
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Free parking on roadside, food was excellent with large portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth staying here.
Free parking on roadside, food was excellent with large portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth staying here.
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Phil
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We went to the dining room for dinner and waited about 20 minutes for service. We ended up leaving...but found a great pub instead.
We went to the dining room for dinner and waited about 20 minutes for service. We ended up leaving...but found a great pub instead.
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Marianne
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stedet var superfint efter ophold på dårligt hotel. Masser af plads og stor seng. Hotellet ligger ned til en havn hvor der lå store fiskerbåde, som havde arbejdslys tændt hele natten, selvom båden var tom. Dette lys skinnede kraftigt ind ad vinduet og selvom gardinerne var tykke, kom lyset stadig ind. Ikke noget hotellet kunne gøre for, men komforten er mindre god. Restauranten var dyr i forhold til kvaliteten. Det ligner mere end hvad det er. Men fint og rent. Morgenmaden var god med flere gode valgmuligheder.
Stedet var superfint efter ophold på dårligt hotel. Masser af plads og stor seng. Hotellet ligger ned til en havn hvor der lå store fiskerbåde, som havde arbejdslys tændt hele natten, selvom båden var tom. Dette lys skinnede kraftigt ind ad vinduet og selvom gardinerne var tykke, kom lyset stadig ind. Ikke noget hotellet kunne gøre for, men komforten er mindre god. Restauranten var dyr i forhold til kvaliteten. Det ligner mere end hvad det er. Men fint og rent. Morgenmaden var god med flere gode valgmuligheder.
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Eileen
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Good hotel,very clean, Only thing that was a dissapointing was the service in the restaurant very very slow for dinner service and breakfast service was slow and on more than one occassion we had either been forgotten about or give wrong breakfast and it wasnt because it was busy.
Good hotel,very clean, Only thing that was a dissapointing was the service in the restaurant very very slow for dinner service and breakfast service was slow and on more than one occassion we had either been forgotten about or give wrong breakfast and it wasnt because it was busy.
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Ulrike
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
Larissa (breakfast) was outstanding (friendly, attentive, personable). Beds super comfy. Room spacious. Food at the restaurant (dinner): delicious. Reception staff: friendly and attentive. Parking across the street in harbor not too far. Note: if you’re booking “sea view” you’ll make use of the blackout drapes for sure as the floodlights are on all night!
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Kathleen
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The pub was closed for renovation but the restaurant had excellent food and served drinks if you wanted.
The pub was closed for renovation but the restaurant had excellent food and served drinks if you wanted.
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Martin
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location, nice room, good food. Helpful staff
Good location, nice room, good food. Helpful staff
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Joseph
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff was friendly and helpful, room was spacious clean and comfortable with a nice view of the harbor, one of our best meals of the trip at the restaurant, awesome place to explore County Donegal from.
Great hotel, staff was friendly and helpful, room was spacious clean and comfortable with a nice view of the harbor, one of our best meals of the trip at the restaurant, awesome place to explore County Donegal from.
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David Robert
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel, lovely staff - food was great too, and they were incredibly welcoming to our pooch. Would go again anytime.
Fantastic hotel, lovely staff - food was great too, and they were incredibly welcoming to our pooch. Would go again anytime.
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Hanne Hjortlund
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast!
Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast!
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Michael
Jul 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel, nice room and food was great
Excellent hotel, nice room and food was great
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William
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were nicely decorated and clean. Had evening meal and breakfast. Both were lovely and tasty. Staff all helpful and pleasant. Good value for money. Would definitely use again
Rooms were nicely decorated and clean. Had evening meal and breakfast. Both were lovely and tasty. Staff all helpful and pleasant. Good value for money. Would definitely use again
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Ken
May 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We've been here a couple of times and on each occasion we found the staff to be really friendly and helpful. We had some great conversations and useful tips on places to visit locally. First class food and the rooms are spotless. What more could you ask for, 100% recommendation.
We've been here a couple of times and on each occasion we found the staff to be really friendly and helpful. We had some great conversations and useful tips on places to visit locally. First class food and the rooms are spotless. What more could you ask for, 100% recommendation.
FAQs about Tara Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 12 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of EUR 20.00 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Killybegs Childrens Park and a 10-minute walk from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus and 1.7 miles from Maritime & Heritage Centre.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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