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Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Balor Arts Centre

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Bar (on property)
Sundeck
Large Family Room
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Main Street, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, F93 RD40
  • Place, Balor Arts Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Drumboe Woods
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Drumboe Castle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ballybofey

On riverwalk.You'll find Balor Arts Centre and Drumboe Woods within a 15-minute walk of this Ballybofey hotel. Bluestack Mountains is within 6 miles (10 km) and Oakfield Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Balor Arts Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Drumboe Woods - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Drumboe Castle - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Donegal Castle - 27 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 60 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Cottage - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gallaghers Family Bakery and coffee shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Conkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪China Tower - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browne's Cross Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Balor Arts Centre
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ballybofey hotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offers 93 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ballybofey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 12 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club to the airport?

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club is 12.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $152, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club.

Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 12 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club have a pool?

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club to downtown Ballybofey?

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club is 0.2 mi away from Ballybofey.

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 466 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, comfortable bed and good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wilfie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean. Food was good and friendly staff. Had a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super place to stay, very clean, friendly staff and fabulous food, best cocktails
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing - went out of their way to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MTeresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely hotel with very friendly helpful staff. Anna was a so kind and attentive at breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff all very pleasant. Room very clean. Beds comfortable. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and very clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, staff very good and food lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cathriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very family friendly

Grest family friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly and accommodating staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay

The staff was so nice in every part of the hotel the room were very clean I would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and friendly always there to help
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good food options and service. Very nice area with plenty local amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average rooms , quite old and need of a bit of remodel, food is ok staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room I was in was spotlessly clean, I forgot to bring a toothbrush, none in the room, I asked at reception, they gave me a disposable one with toothpaste that was quite adequate, diffenitly will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel,staff very friendly and helpful,good choice of food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely short staff

Lovely welcome and the staff and facilities are top class
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very welcoming and staff were very friendly and helpful with any queries, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freindly place

Located in a nice area ith a hiking trail nearby. Staff was friendly and the roos were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and delicious food. Bar had good welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an okay stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great, however the rooms need attention. Poor quality mattresses and furniture need to be addressed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026