Jackson'S Hotel & Leisure Centre - Ballybofey

Award-winning 4-star hotel on the River Finn with a 22-metre indoor heated pool and leisure centre

Leisure Centre & Wellness

Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Centre in Ballybofey has an on-site leisure centre with a 22-metre indoor heated swimming pool, aqua loungers, a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The gym offers fitness classes and a fitness/spa locker room for guests. The pool is open all year and includes a shallow end for children.

Dining & Bars

The Garden Restaurant serves an à la carte menu with views of the hotel gardens, the River Finn, and Drumboe Woods. Fara's Bar & The Thirsty Trout offer a wide selection of spirits, liqueurs, and live music performances. Jackson's Hotel also provides special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine or champagne at the bar.

Family & Kids

This hotel is family-centred with child-friendly amenities such as free kids' meals when an adult meal is purchased and a kids' pool. Families can request an ASD sensory pack containing a pop-up tent, poppet, sensory toys, and a projector for calming effects. A new games room with air hockey has been installed, and the hotel offers live music, pub crawls, and walking tours for all ages.

Rooms & Accommodation

Jackson'S Hotel features airy, bright rooms with large private bathrooms, and executive twin rooms have been newly refurbished with a modern feel. Many rooms overlook the River Finn and Drumboe Woods, and the hotel provides family rooms and rooms for disabled guests. The property has an electric vehicle charging station, accessible parking, and a lift to all floors.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits on the banks of the River Finn, adjacent to Drumboe Woods with scenic walks and ruins of Drumboe Castle. Glenveagh National Park, one of Ireland's national parks, is a short drive away, and the Walled City of Derry is also within reach. Free parking, complimentary parking, and a convenient location near the town centre make Jackson's Hotel a practical base for exploring Donegal.

• Location: On the River Finn and Drumboe Woods, near Glenveagh National Park
• Leisure: 22-metre indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, and gym
• Dining: Garden Restaurant with river views, Fara's Bar & Thirsty Trout
• Family: Free kids' meals with adult meal, ASD sensory pack, games room
• Rooms: Exec. twin and family rooms with river or woodland views
• Business: State-of-the-art meeting rooms with advanced technology