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The Gateway Hotel

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A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and meats. - The Gateway Hotel (Dundalk)
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden cabinet. - The Gateway Hotel (Dundalk)
A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar counter, and multiple shelves of bottles. - The Gateway Hotel (Dundalk)
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, a dining area, and a window with curtains. - The Gateway Hotel (Dundalk)
A reception area with a modern desk, large windows, and hanging spherical light fixtures. - The Gateway Hotel (Dundalk)
Consider a stay at The Gateway Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Fahrenheit, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a painting above the bed.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of a field through large windows.

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, a dining area, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Dundalk is home to The Gateway Hotel. Cuchulainn Castle and Proleek Dolmen are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Halo Beauty Haven and Ti Chulainn Cultural Activity Centre. Slieve Gullion and Burren Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dundalk travel guide
Map
Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91 EF88

What's nearby

  • Mac Anna Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dundalk Institute of Technology
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Muirhevnamor District Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Louth County Hospital
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Dundalk Station
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rocksalt Café
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Tony's Pizzeria
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Neptune
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 12 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fahrenheit

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 14 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 24 2026 to December 26 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Breakfast
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 16 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Gateway Hotel located?

Situated in Dundalk, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mac Anna Theatre and Dundalk Institute of Technology. Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery and Muirhevnamor District Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 912 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 912 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 912 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 912 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 912 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed with lovely food served in the restauraunt and a good breakfast with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, clean environment and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, the staff were very pleasant, and the breakfast was really good. Would defo stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position for work within the area. Food options are very good. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are in the area. Easy parking, fantastic staff and rooms. On-site restaurant is great. If you intend to eat breakfast, rebook it with your room, if possible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel friendly staff. Excellent food. Only issue there is no vending machine in the hotel or nearby shop if you want a snack.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room Friendly staff Breakfast very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic we loved the fact we had a shower separate from the bath and when we need help the staff were very helpful the 1 thing we I would say is the foor tastes great but there is not a while lot of choice on the menu but all in all had a great night's stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and plenty of spaces
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all lovely, good food, especially the breakfast, lots of choices at the buffet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely,especially Jack at reception. The room was really nice and clean, the bed was very comfortable too. There was also a really nice selection at breakfast. Will Definitely return. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Excellent staff, excellent breakfast, nice room with plenty of space. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room. Nice bar food and breakfast. Very friendly and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities - good breakfast - helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was very polite and very accommdating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great staff and a nice stay. Good place for us after flying through the night and being outside of Dublin was better prices than in the big city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friends, clean bedroom and bathroom. Tasty food and a wide range of drinks available in the restaurant and bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was great, and service in the restaurant was super. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean hotel with friendly staff

Lovely clean hotel ,very friendly staff ,free parking ,good wifi ,nice restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable Hotel

Very comfortable hotel and lovely rooms. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms. Breakfast excellent. Good, free parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel, all the facilities you would expect at a high standard. Very good location for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from the upper floors. The staff were incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay there, it is as advertised. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yasmin on reception set a lovely tone for ny stay Very friendly and welcoming Gym a good size Beds comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025