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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $150
$132 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

Explore the area

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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

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

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Harbour Inn
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  • Free WiFi
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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 284 reviews
$132 nightly
The price is $150
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Buncrana

With a stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Buncrana Golf Club and 8 minutes by foot from Buncrana Leisure Centre. .This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Derry City Walls and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Buncrana Beach.

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buncrana Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Star Amusements - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • North West Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬56 min drive

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Buncrana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at the Peninsula Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
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 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 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 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 20
Contactless check-in 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 available

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 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 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

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

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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Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 371 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay second time visited
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as always
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and leisure centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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