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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, by the sea, offers a peaceful escape with an adjacent golf course. The Peninsula Restaurant serves delicious meals with ocean views, while Seagrass Spa provides rejuvenating treatments. Guests can enjoy fitness classes or swim in the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is ฿3,616
฿4,104 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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
(44 reviews)

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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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
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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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
  • Millennium Forum - 24 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Malin Head - 51 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

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 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a steam room and a sauna.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a reception hall
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and a banquet hall
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

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The price is ฿3,451
฿3,917 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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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 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

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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-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

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.

Property is also known as

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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 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on 24 Nov 2025 start from ฿3,615.67, 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 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon to 2:00 PM for a fee of EUR 20.

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. Lisfannon Strand and North West Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 329 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

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff especially at reception nothing is to much trouble it's a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Perfect location, will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from check in to check out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location . Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel and good breakfast, food from bar was great,only one nearby pub, a bit of walk to buncrana mainstreet good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Over all stay was quite enjoyable loved music in bar excellent singer food was fine room was great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, quiet comfortable rooms, and great breakfast options. Checkout time of noon was very welcome, we never felt rushed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel lovely staff and great food very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful night away break within walking distance of the beach and town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michelle, at reception, was amazing. She could not have been nicer with a simple request and very friendly every time we walked by the front desk. We have stayed at the Inishowen 3 times over the past 20 years and it’s a perfect place to stay when visiting Buncrana and the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and helpful staff, Room was spotless, spacious and quiet, the beds are honestly one of the most comfortable beds ive ever slept in. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful, would definitely love to return to this hotel and try their Sunday carvery next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was spotless staff were friendly cannot fault this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel with beautiful views Of the Swilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was just fabulous, a fantastic stay from start to finish. Added extra of a fabulous wellbeing spa and golf course directly behind the hotel on the coast. Lovely bar/restaurant with live music.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Finbar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant helpful staff, great views and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its 20 minutes away from Derry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was first class .Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful locations, lovely clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025