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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

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Full breakfast on weekdays (EUR 14.95 per person)
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Place, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Buncrana Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Star Amusements
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Beachside hotel with indoor pool
At Inishowen Gateway Hotel, hit the beach, dine on-site at Peninsula Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Buncrana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Seagrass Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
During your stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Buncrana Golf Club. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Peninsula Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, facials or body treatments at Seagrass Spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Buncrana Golf Club and 10 minutes on foot from Buncrana Beach
Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A children's pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Inishowen Gateway Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Buncrana hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Peninsula Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Loughview Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 25 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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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Reviews

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 329 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robbie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

Danielle

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

Definitely would return, but will bring a pillow.

Stayed there for 2 nights and the service was great. It was my partner's birthday and they made a lovely gesture to celebrate. Thank you. The breakfast was particularly good!! Lots of choice and lots of it. The location was fantastic, with great walks and such a handy base for exploring the peninsula. Only marking it down slightly for not firm enough pillows and a slight weird smell when we first entered out room each time. The pool and sauna facilities were top notch and overall we would very happily come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Therese

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the trip

We stayed here recently for a special occasion and unfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing. The hotel felt musty, and both my partner and I had sinus issues at night. Our baby also coughed throughout the nights, which was very concerning. On arrival after 9pm, we were shocked to find that the cot for our baby was not in the room, even though this had been requested and confirmed by the hotel. It was brought up quickly when we asked, but I was initially told to make it up myself while holding a screaming baby. When I questioned this, a staff member reluctantly offered to do it but admitted he didn’t know how. He proceeded to make a very unsafe bed, ignoring my instructions that it only needed a sheet on the base. In the end, I had to ask him to leave and make the cot myself while my baby cried. Overall, our stay was uncomfortable, stressful, and absolutely not worth the money. What should have been a special occasion was completely ruined. I cannot recommend this hotel and will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary-Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a bit of TLC

This hotel has potential. The steam room was dangerous. The noise coming from an exposed pipe. The carpet throughout the hotel needs deep clean or replaced. The staff through the hotel were very welcoming and civil. The best point of the hotel was the breakfast. Buffet style and well maintained with the best choice and nurishing food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with partner
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

David

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

8/10 Good

Abraham

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

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

LORI

Travelled with group
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

kevin, Salem

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edna

Travelled with partner
checked in online, on arrival mentioned i would have booked a 2 night break but could not see any offers...it was obvious that the receptionist was not receptive as we had booked through Expedia...said we could not get the same rate as our first night was with Expedia...also found a sock from the previous person in the room lying beside a single bed...which would have been found if the room had been hoovered. Breakfast so disappointing, poor quality, machine for coffee not planning a return visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

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