See all properties

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Inishowen Gateway Hotel

2 bars/lounges
Property video
Full breakfast for a fee on weekdays
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Explore the area

View in a map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Place, Buncrana Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Buncrana Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

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

Similar properties

Exterior
The Harbour Inn
Buncrana
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 284 reviews
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
The Harbour Inn

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

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 body wraps, hot stone massages or body scrubs 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 8 minutes on foot from Buncrana Leisure Centre
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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property is also known as

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway

Hotel Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana

Buncrana Inishowen Gateway Hotel Hotel

Hotel Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Hotel Buncrana

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 370 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room staff are amazing and the views are beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious room, comfortable bed and lovely staff on reception. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff go out off there way for you and they so friendly nice clean room and food amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely clean updated rooms. Great leisure facilities and food - staff very friendly and welcoming. Fantastic location with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very clean, excellent facilities and the staff are more than helpful. 10 minute walk from Buncrana which has some lovely restaurants and pubs and the locals are very warm and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time room was great food was great and the price was great thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with all the amenities and lovely views of lough swilly..breakfast was great..staff were friendly ,..we will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really like the breakfast. Quality and selection was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, our second time staying. Room was spotless,beds are comfortable and staff are friendly and helpful, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Had beautifull food during good entertain.ent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good, room was clean and perfect for what we were looking for 1 night, leisure facilities excellent especially the swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good break, friendly staff and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay second time visited
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Salema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dated hotel. Could improve it by modernising it a little. Otherwise the room has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
helpful friendly staff, clean rooms and very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as always
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel if you stay you won't be disappointed trust me great staff great food great value and great views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room with beautiful view of the sea. Would love that room again when I come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room.. bar food delicious.. had lovely walk, very scenic view.. all in all stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and leisure centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigidann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing.staff is very friendly . The breakfast was hot and and the food was fresh. Bedroom where clean and roomy and not wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

Hotels

Flights

Packages