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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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2 bars/lounges
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Aerial view
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Buncrana Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ned's Point Fort - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rathmullan House - 57 min drive - 42.6 miles
  • The Looking Glass Spa Therapy - 57 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 30 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oscars - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at Seagrass Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Peninsula Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a steam room and a sauna.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall, an elevator, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Irish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loughview Bar
  • Peninsula Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Inishowen Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon– 2:00 PM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Inishowen Gateway Hotel located?

Located in Buncrana, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Buncrana Golf Club, Buncrana Beach, and Vintage Car and Carriage Museum. Star Amusements and Ned's Point Fort are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 269 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff very friendly. Room was perfect overlooking golf course. A very pleasant stay. Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience as usual friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for total relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,Good food & well positioned for walking to town or travelling further
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one night stay lovely hotel definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful with an amazing view but it was incredibly warm and the aircon wasn’t working
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Perfect choice for us and our young child. Pool area was exceptional and clean. Staff were lovely and nothing was an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not quite on main road
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Staff were superb. Nothing was too much trouble during our very welcimg and relaxed stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no fault to be found with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit to Balyliffen Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Love this Hotel.Having stayed in quite a few Donegal Hotels lnishowen Gateway comes out tops .only fault is barfood menu lacks variety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely relaxing hotel

Lovely clean hotel, friendly staff, food delicious. Hotel set in idyllic surroundings for relaxing beach walks with plenty of coffee outlets en route. The only thing that lets this hotel down is the very poor WiFi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot in Buncrana

Thanks very much, just a quick one night stay, but the girls at reception were great, got me a sea view, and then the night team were great, got me a breakfast at 6am too. Bar staff great, nice food in bar, and the pool is a really nice pool too. A good location and a nice put next door, the drift inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb Staff.Friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and made the stay very pleasant. Food and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Buncrana
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel.

Wonderful hotel, great atmosphere, fantastic food, what can I say around a top place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night midweek stay Mar25

It's been a number of year's since I last needed to stay in the area. As I had stayed here the previous time and was satisfied then, I had no hesitation in booking it again and would do so in the future if needed. It is clean, comfortable and just what I need and expect for a business trip stay. Good food in the bar and easy parking. Good area for working at in my room (with a study / comfortable work chair. Couldn't use WhatsApp on the hotel WiFi but otherwise fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buncrana and Gateway to Malin head

Fantastic wee hotel. Great value, great facilities and amenities. The breakfast was first class. Brilliant find. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and couldn't do enough to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 days away.

2 day break in a very nice hotel with my wife. Room was very good with a view over loch swilly. Staff excellent as was the food. 2nd visit here and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor bar food menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

The staff were very friendly and accommodating .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023