If you are exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, you might find yourself in County Donegal. This is our second time visiting Co. Donegal and our first time staying at the family-friendly Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny, Ireland. I’m attending a travel blogger conference, and this Letterkenny hotel is the host property.
We arrive a few days ahead of the conference in order to explore Glenveagh National Park and Downings Village along the Atlantic Drive and Tra na Rossan Bay to Island Roy. If you like scenic, outdoor adventures, you’ll be happy with this centrally-located 4-star hotel.
The 4-story, family-owned property opened in March of 1984. The hotel is undergoing renovations on our visit, including the recently remodeled Lillies restaurant.
Family-friendly Mount Errigal hotel rooms
There are 139 rooms in Mount Errigal hotel and three room categories: classic, executive, and superior. We booked a classic room and were upgraded to an executive twin as we will be here for 7 nights! The room is light-filled and comfortable with a small round laminated wood table, a wood chair, and a velvet lounge chair.
I’m not sure if our room has recently been renovated or is waiting to be renovated, as the paint is peeling off the armrests of the wooden chair. There is a small closet with an ironing board and an iron, as well as 4 built-in shelves. Surprisingly, there is no in-room safe for me to stow my passport or laptop.
We request robes for our room as I read that superior rooms include robes, slippers, and a larger TV. The reception staff is happy to oblige with our robe request. To our delight, the white cotton robes are on our beds the next morning. I lie to myself that I will wear the robe to the pool in the morning.
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Both my husband and I were happy with the tub – shower combination in that the controls were easy to operate. He prefers a handheld wand, while I like a waterfall shower head. Mount Errigal met both of our shower preferences.
Mount Errigal family-friendly amenities
Mount Errigal Hotel has a fitness center and a large indoor pool. The swimming pool is 20 meters long, in addition to a jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. I have yet to make it to the Leisure Center.
Family-friendly dining at Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny
We are fortunate that breakfast is included for our stay at Mount Errigal Hotel. The full Irish breakfast buffet, with hot and cold options, is priced at 16 euros per person. There is yogurt, fresh fruit, and fresh pastries, in addition to porridge. Breakfast hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday – Friday, with longer weekend hours.
My room rate was 179 euros; however, this was a special conference rate. Rates vary depending on season and events taking place in Letterkenny, County Donegal. This hotel is not pet-friendly. Complimentary parking is available, in addition to several electric car charging stations.
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Oregon-based Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown stayed at the family-friendly Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny, Ireland, while researching additional travel articles. Text and all photography by Nancy D. Brown. As always, all opinions are her own.
