About this stay
The Rusty Nail is a 4-star hotel in County Donegal. Guests have free parking, a restaurant and a bar.
On the food side there is a bar, tea and coffee, a pool bar, a restaurant and meals for special diets at The Rusty Nail. Outside there is free parking and a terrace.
Rooms at The Rusty Nail have free wi-fi, a balcony, a dishwasher, an iron and ironing board, a kitchen, a microwave, an oven and a refrigerator. Services include express check-in, first aid and laundry service.
Facilities
- Balcony
- Bar
- Tea and coffee
- Cots available
- Dishwasher
- Express check-in
- First aid
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Iron and ironing board
- Kitchen
- Laundry service
- Microwave
- Non-smoking rooms
- Oven
- Pool bar
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
All 26 facilities
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Meals for special diets
- TV
- Terrace
- Toaster
- Toiletries
- Washing machine
Location and getting there
The Rusty Nail is about 220 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, and about 32 km from City of Derry Airport, the closest airport.
From The Rusty Nail, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Donegal; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near The Rusty Nail are Donegal Staycations (850 m), The Tigín (1.6 km) and Mia's Self Catering Holiday Cottage Donegal (2.4 km). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Open the location in Google Maps ↗Near The Rusty Nail
The nearest places covered on this site to The Rusty Nail, some of them a day out by car. Distances are straight lines, and roads wind.
- Glenveagh National Park (42 km): Mountains, a lake and a castle with gardens in the Donegal highlands.
- Dunluce Castle (56 km): Medieval ruins on a clifftop above the Antrim coast.
- The Giant's Causeway (60 km): Basalt columns at the sea's edge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guest reviews
No written guest reviews of The Rusty Nail are published here yet. The booking page shows the latest ratings when there are some.
Good to know
- Families: cots available.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: free parking.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book The Rusty Nail, check what the rate includes and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Donegal
The Rusty Nail is one of 938 places to stay in Donegal on this site, 256 of them hotels. The average guest score across them is 4.5 out of 5.
Donegal in one line: Sliabh Liag's sea cliffs, Bundoran's surf and Glenveagh.
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Questions about The Rusty Nail
Where is The Rusty Nail?
The Rusty Nail is in County Donegal, about 220 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is Donegal Staycations (850 m).
What type of stay is The Rusty Nail?
The Rusty Nail is a 4-star hotel.
What do guests say about The Rusty Nail?
There are no guest reviews of The Rusty Nail on this site yet, so check recent reviews on the booking page.
What facilities does The Rusty Nail have?
The Rusty Nail offers free parking, a restaurant, a kitchen and wi-fi, among 26 facilities in all.
How far is The Rusty Nail from the airport?
The Rusty Nail is about 220 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, or about 32 km from City of Derry Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does The Rusty Nail have parking?
Yes, The Rusty Nail has free parking.
Is The Rusty Nail suitable for families with children?
The Rusty Nail has cots available. Ask about age rules and cots for your dates.
How do I check availability at The Rusty Nail?
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