Nestled near Drumboe Woods, Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offers an upscale retreat with a relaxing garden and tranquil sauna. Savor dinner at the Garden Restaurant or unwind in the indoor pool after hiking/biking nearby. Previous guests praised multilingual staff who catered to families; enjoy yoga classes, fitness sessions and childcare services designed for your needs.
Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 16 min drive
Donegal (CFN) - 62 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Roadhouse - 3 min drive
Gallaghers Home Bakery & Coffee Shop - 6 min walk
Browne's Cross Bar - 8 min drive
China Tower - 2 min walk
P&J's Takeaway - 7 min drive
About this property
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club
Enjoy your visit to Ballybofey with a stay at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Garden Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a hot tub.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
138 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Hiking/biking trails
Golfing nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Garden Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 23 December and 26 December.
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Jackson's Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel Leisure Club Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel Leisure Club
Jackson's Leisure Club Ballybofey
Jackson's Leisure Club
Jackson's & Leisure Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club Hotel
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club Ballybofey
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club Hotel Ballybofey
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club currently open?
The property is closed between 23 December and 26 December.
Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, Pilates and yoga. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club also has a sauna, a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Garden Restaurant.
Does Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club like?
Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Balor Arts Centre and 14 minutes' walk from Drumboe Woods.
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Jackson's Hotel & Leisure Club Reviews
Reviews
7.8
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
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
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2025
very friendly and accommodating staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Romantic break
Great hotel lovely staff and attention to detail excellent
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2024
Overall a beautiful place to stay
Marian
Marian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2025
Mum and Daughter Trip
We had a lovely time we were close to many tourist attractions which allowed us to visit a few. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. The food was well presented and very filling and tasty. The only downside was that the room had no fridge. A necessity to keep water bottles cold in the beautiful hot days that we had.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Very nice hotel,staff very friendly and helpful,good choice of food
Damien
Damien, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Hotel was very welcoming and staff were very friendly and helpful with any queries, we enjoyed our stay
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Sept 2024
Friendly staff and delicious food.
Bar had good welcoming atmosphere.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
It was a nice break
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Apr 2024
It was an okay stay
Candice
Candice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2024
Enjoyed my stay at Jackson's hotel. Check in was quick and was even allowed to check in early. Staff everywhere in the hotel where very polite. I would recommend this hotel.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
The staff were lovely and the hotel and my room was very clean. I'd definitely stay there again. The restaurant is great too. I hughly recommend them.
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
The staff were extremely helpful and readily resolved our problems
Lorna
Lorna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2023
Reunion gathering of nursing friends
Great experience.
Great food
Close to shopping
Adelaide
Adelaide, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Friendly service
malachy
malachy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Jul 2023
Good location, hotel staff very helpful. Great garden area.
Annoying having no wi-fi in bedroom.
Bernadette
Bernadette, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Aug 2023
Pleasant
Nice meal, friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were a bit dated by spacious, bathroom very dated and in need of ungrade
lorna
lorna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Mar 2023
Jackson’s hotel St Patrick’s night
We had a lovely time here the kids enjoyed the pool and the food was fantastic 200 euro for six for dinner the only thing was the room I was in was very hot and we couldn’t cool it down but it was only for one night but overall an excellent experience
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Aug 2022
We had a lovely stay at Jackson I’ve stayed a few times and like the hotel
The room I had this time the bathroom was a bit below standard toilet seat was broke, shower rail was rusty I have had better rooms
Thanks
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2023
I stayed for a few nights on a work trip. The room was lovely and the restaurant has a good selection of food. There were some problems with internet access one evening, but Caroline was amazing and went over and above to sort out the problem for us. She was brilliant.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Jun 2024
The age
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2024
Hot Days
Enjoyed our stay except for the room on the 4th floor. It was like a sauna due to the high daily temperature and the proximity to the roof. Could do with some fans at night if the temperatures are mid 20's.
Otherwise eveything else was great.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Sept 2022
The elevator wasn’t working and the rooms were uncomfortably warm
jennifer
jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
31 Jan 2023
A little underwhelmed
On the plus side, food in the bar was good, tasty and well presented. The room was comfortable and clean.
However, service was somewhat hit and miss. Some of the staff were rather abrupt and unfriendly. I feel that the place could be better organised, and could probably do with a decor update too. Not sure if I would call it a 4 star experience, even though we paid a 4 star price!