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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to this seaside retreat where you can tee off on the adjacent links or unwind by the ocean. Relax at Seagrass Spa, indulge in delicious meals with breathtaking views.

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2 bars/lounges
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Buncrana Beach - 10 min walk
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 12 min walk
  • Buncrana Castle - 3 min drive
  • Rathmullan House - 55 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oscars - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly 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 a body scrub, a hot stone massage or hydrotherapy at Seagrass Spa, the on-site 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 a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A ballroom, a vending machine and a reception hall
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Irish

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 12.95 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 club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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

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 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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.

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on 25 Mar 2025 start from NZ$192.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Checkout 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 Buncrana Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 237 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Great hotel for total relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

john

Friendly staff,Good food & well positioned for walking to town or travelling further
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Great service. Staff were superb. Nothing was too much trouble during our very welcimg and relaxed stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Just one night stay lovely hotel definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

First time staying here and loved it would book again the staff where friendly and kind .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

There is no fault to be found with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Superb Staff.Friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

I Love this Hotel.Having stayed in quite a few Donegal Hotels lnishowen Gateway comes out tops .only fault is barfood menu lacks variety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Lovely relaxing hotel
Lovely clean hotel, friendly staff, food delicious. Hotel set in idyllic surroundings for relaxing beach walks with plenty of coffee outlets en route. The only thing that lets this hotel down is the very poor WiFi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Great visit to Balyliffen Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Nice spot in Buncrana
Thanks very much, just a quick one night stay, but the girls at reception were great, got me a sea view, and then the night team were great, got me a breakfast at 6am too. Bar staff great, nice food in bar, and the pool is a really nice pool too. A good location and a nice put next door, the drift inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Proximity to Buncrana
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Buncrana and Gateway to Malin head
Fantastic wee hotel. Great value, great facilities and amenities. The breakfast was first class. Brilliant find. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Poor bar food menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

2 days away.
2 day break in a very nice hotel with my wife. Room was very good with a view over loch swilly. Staff excellent as was the food. 2nd visit here and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

The staff was very friendly and inviting. The area is peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

We really enjoyed everything from the food to the accommodation. Staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Wee nights break
Room was very clean and comfortable when we arrived Sat in bar for few hours had food and drinks Bar could’ve been doing with background music
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

The staff were very friendly and made the stay very pleasant. Food and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

We liked the peace and quiet the food was great and the staff were very pleasant .The bonus was the Tv it had it all Netflix.prime .and great channels for children
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briege

Could not recommend this hotel enough, we were here for 2 nights with a 4 year old. The family room was spacious and clean, staff were very friendly. The pool was a big hit for us, great location. The beach and everything was within walking distance. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

very good. good food very handy to town center staff where very good and very helpfull will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Staff very friendly and couldn't do enough to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Overall not a bad break
Some of the staff not very friendly and service on first night poor but second night was better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024