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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with indoor pool

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Buncrana Castle - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • O'Doherty's Keep - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rathmullan House - 55 min drive - 60.1 km

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 massage, a facial, or a body treatment at Seagrass Spa, the onsite 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 center 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 reception hall, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • A ballroom, luggage storage, and a vending machine
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 transportation

  • Self 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 center
  • Conference center

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 25.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Jan 6, 2025 start from CA $129.49, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 217 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no fault to be found with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb Staff.Friendly and so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor bar food menu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronagh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very upset that EXPEDIA did not showcase this hotel correctly. Expedia's gallery information regarding the bathrooms showed showers over baths. However after checking in we found our bathroom only had a shower cubicle. This meant an inconvenient room change the next day. We thought all rooms had baths with showers. Expedia should have been more accurate when describing the hotel's amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, quite warm too! Lovely view from the room & the bar. Food was nice, service was slow though. Doesn't have room service, despite saying it does - I was told I could order in the bar & carry it up myself but I have a walking stick so not sure how I was meant to balance it. Also if my son was well enough to sit in the bar while they ordered & cooked his food,then we may as well just eat there (he wasn't well enough) Worst though was the lack of sleep due to the pillows - all 3 days I woke with the worst pain in my neck, despite trying to sleep in every position & try every pillow! Haven't had this issue in other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,Good food & well positioned for walking to town or travelling further
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for total relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Tracey

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Buncrana
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit to Balyliffen Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a revamp. Pool wasn’t open when we were there. Food was ok, but basic. Service was lacking. Good / pleasant stay for what was needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t eat in the reataurant
The room was lovely and the check in staff were effiecent however the restaurant was awful. We booked a dinner in the upstairs restaurant and waited over 30 minutes for starters, then for the main course they forgot to bring sides. The cutlery was dirty and we had to request it changed. Also when we got tea the milk was curldled. We told a member of staff and they brought us a new portion of milk but we had no fresh tea or cups to use as the bad milk was in the cup
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briege

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by how quiet this hotel was (no night-time hum from heating/air-con). Very clean rooms, a spacious gym (for a hotel), and a nice pool. Breakfast diverse, but the hotel might consider indicating allergens on its menus, and ensuring a wider range of choices for vegan/vegetarians and other special diets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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