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Gateway Lodge Donegal

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Killybegs road (R925), Donegal, Co. Donegal
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Obelisk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gateway Lodge Donegal

This smoke-free guesthouse features a coffee shop/cafe, express check-out and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Gateway Lodge Donegal offers 26 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Gateway Lodge Donegal, you're just a quick walk from Killaghtee Old Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Blas@thegateway, a cafĂ© with garden views
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Killaghtee Old Church and 5 minutes on foot from Diamond Obelisk
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gateway Lodge Donegal also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Donegal guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Blas@thegateway – Overlooking the garden, this café specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 to 12.50 for adults and EUR 5 to 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blas@thegateway

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 12.5 to 12.5 for adults and EUR 5.0 to 5.00 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Gateway Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse Donegal

Gateway Lodge Donegal Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 436 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean an good parking and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, nice area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent property with very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fairly large and comfortable, staff were friendly and very helpful. Location was good, walkable to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

NOBU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and wonderfully happy and friendly staff, Effie is amazing. She gave ideas of where to eat and sightsee. Our flights were cancelled the night before so our drive in was hurried and we appreciated getting our room early. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Incredibly friendly staff, excellent restaurant, ample parking, and prime location for Donegal Town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

This is a very clean and attractive hotel. Staff are very welcoming and the room immaacu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, clean property in a convenient location! I would highly recommend
Standard room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were perfect,food brilliant, staff very friendly. The Lodge is ideally situated for DonegalTown.Recommend this hotel to any holidaymakers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

merran

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This accommodation was fantastic. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and bed very comfortable. Staff very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cara Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, beautiful room and close to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless…. Staff lovely and breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, breakfast everybday phenomenal.; 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very helpful. Delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful Christmas decor. Delicious breakfast. Bed was comfortable enough
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was friendly. No problems I would recommend the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!!! Beautiful room, spotlessly clean, friendly staff, gorgeous breakfast. So close to Donegal Town too. Loved the Gateway Lodge <3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Lovely stay!

Amazing - would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025