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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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Daily full breakfast (EUR 14.95 per person)
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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 bars/lounges
The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, by the sea, offers a peaceful escape with an adjacent golf course. The Peninsula Restaurant serves delicious meals with ocean views, while Seagrass Spa provides rejuvenating treatments. Guests can enjoy fitness classes or swim in the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Experience the magic of ocean-view dining with a special meal at the restaurant. Noteworthy nearby activities include fishing and horseback riding.

What guests liked about the beach

The property is located near the beach with great views, walks, and swimming pool nearby.

Room options

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Buncrana, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is next to a golf course and on the beach. Amelia Earhart Centre and Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Templemore Sports Complex and City Panoramas: Creggan. The Two Bridges Walk and Riverwatch Aquarium and Visitor Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Buncrana Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rathmullan House - 57 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tank & Skinny’s Seaside - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 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 hydrotherapy, a hot stone massage, or a body treatment 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 a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
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

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.

Property is also known as

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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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 310 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room.. bar food delicious.. had lovely walk, very scenic view.. all in all stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location . Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great friendly staff ,good food in the bar ,great breakfast choices,Rooms were very clean and spacious but my favourite thing was to relax on the room with great TV choices including netflix so perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel and good breakfast, food from bar was great,only one nearby pub, a bit of walk to buncrana mainstreet good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Over all stay was quite enjoyable loved music in bar excellent singer food was fine room was great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, quiet comfortable rooms, and great breakfast options. Checkout time of noon was very welcome, we never felt rushed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michelle, at reception, was amazing. She could not have been nicer with a simple request and very friendly every time we walked by the front desk. We have stayed at the Inishowen 3 times over the past 20 years and it’s a perfect place to stay when visiting Buncrana and the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel lovely staff and great food very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful night away break within walking distance of the beach and town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and helpful staff, Room was spotless, spacious and quiet, the beds are honestly one of the most comfortable beds ive ever slept in. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful, would definitely love to return to this hotel and try their Sunday carvery next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was spotless staff were friendly cannot fault this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was just fabulous, a fantastic stay from start to finish. Added extra of a fabulous wellbeing spa and golf course directly behind the hotel on the coast. Lovely bar/restaurant with live music.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its 20 minutes away from Derry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was first class .Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an amazing hotel . There is ample parking . The food was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lost its ambiance. Guests now denied entry to the Loughview bar. The heart and soul of the hotel. The Swilly bar for guests affords a view of the carpark. The selling point, spectacular view, is inaccessible unless you pay for sea view room or are dining. This will impact upon the hotel’s regular returning clients.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Service staff was under staffed in the dining room. Took over an hour to get drinks. Finally went up to the bar to get them ourself. Food was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

TREVOR

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

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

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

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