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The Gateway Hotel

Property class: 4

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A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and meats.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden cabinet.
A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar counter, and multiple shelves of bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, a round table, and a chair.
A reception area with a modern desk, large windows, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91 EF88
  • Place, Mac Anna Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dundalk Institute of Technology
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, a round table, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a small seating area with a bench.

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

1 King Bed Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 King Bed Standard Lounge Access

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

1 King Bed Standard Lounge Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Gateway Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and 24-hour room service.
The Gateway Hotel offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Dundalk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Gateway Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mac Anna Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Fahrenheit
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Mac Anna Theatre and Dundalk Institute of Technology
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Gateway Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dundalk hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.
Fahrenheit – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 24 December to 27 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 16 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Dundalk
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk
Dundalk Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Dundalk Hotel

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 897 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olabisi

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

10/10 Excellent

DARIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Quiet Easy to park
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Lovely staff breakfast was good. Good parking. All round brilliant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel to stay in . Less then 10 minutes to the town centre by taxis
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice hotel, clean room and tasty food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VERNON

Everything was PERFECT!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility! Staff is friendly and helpful. Room was clean and the restaurant has great food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

6/10 Okay

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To far from the town No entertainment at night Bar closed at 11pm Breakfast just ok food a bit cold Rooms very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cant fault anything about the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Calum

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel lobby, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great Lovey food Lovey staff Definitely wound go back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

R

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