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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Buncrana beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, spa

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By the sea, Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a tranquil escape with an adjacent golf course and stunning ocean views from Peninsula Restaurant. Guests can unwind at Seagrass Spa, get active with fitness classes or take a dip in the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buncrana Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Star Amusements - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Derry City Walls - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Malin Head - 51 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 35 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 38 min drive
  • Londonderry Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peppers Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Buncrana. The indoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps and hydrotherapy. Peninsula Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and offers ocean views. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and a fitness centre.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between noon and 2:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 25 December.

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Is Inishowen Gateway Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 24 December and 25 December.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Inishowen Gateway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of EUR 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (15-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Inishowen Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Inishowen Gateway Hotel also has 2 bars, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yes, Peninsula Restaurant offers golf course views.

What's the area around Inishowen Gateway Hotel like?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Buncrana Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Vintage Car and Carriage Museum.

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Reviews

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was a big hit with families, great for kids and a lovely place to relax. (11 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, plentiful, and offered a great choice of hot and fresh food. (10 reviews)
  • The property is located near the beach with great views, walks, and swimming pool nearby. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time room was great food was great and the price was great thank you for everything.
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good break, friendly staff and relaxing
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay second time visited
Rachel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good room with beautiful view of the sea. Would love that room again when I come back again
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

helpful friendly staff, clean rooms and very warm
Jenny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good food and leisure centre
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay as always
kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel if you stay you won't be disappointed trust me great staff great food great value and great views
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff especially at reception nothing is to much trouble it's a lovely hotel
Beth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location, will return.
Damien, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean room.. bar food delicious.. had lovely walk, very scenic view.. all in all stay was great!
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect from check in to check out
Ashleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location . Comfortable rooms.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anniversary stay

Staff friendly & helpful, dining room & bar area very good, food very good traditional fare. Hubby & I both had wonderful spa treatments, very professional standard & pleasant personable girls. Loved our stay, would book again.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was great friendly staff ,good food in the bar ,great breakfast choices,Rooms were very clean and spacious but my favourite thing was to relax on the room with great TV choices including netflix so perfect stay.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel lovely staff and great food very clean
Annette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel and good breakfast, food from bar was great,only one nearby pub, a bit of walk to buncrana mainstreet good stay
kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay, great staff and amazing view - highly recommend a visit here!
Jane, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Over all stay was quite enjoyable loved music in bar excellent singer food was fine room was great value
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely peaceful night away break within walking distance of the beach and town
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, quiet comfortable rooms, and great breakfast options. Checkout time of noon was very welcome, we never felt rushed.
Colin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple room,
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was spotless staff were friendly cannot fault this hotel
Aisling, 1-night trip