Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Sun deck
Large Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Standard Double Room

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

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

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

Double Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

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

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

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

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a hot tub are on-site.
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offers 93 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballybofey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club, you're just a quick walk from Balor Arts Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Balor Arts Centre and Drumboe Woods
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offers its guests a kids' 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 centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Garden Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Garden 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

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 23 December and 26 December.

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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