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Gateway Lodge Donegal

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Donegal with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Gateway Lodge Donegal offers a genuine welcome to visitors. Guests can enjoy coffee or tea in the café, savor meals at the bar, and relax in the garden's lush grounds. The lodge provides practical amenities like free self parking and luggage storage for a smooth, worry-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿3,582
฿4,065 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Killybegs road (R925), Donegal, Co. Donegal

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Diamond Obelisk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gateway Lodge Donegal

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Gateway Lodge Donegal. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Gateway Lodge Donegal have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 to 12.50 for adults and EUR 5 to 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blas@thegateway

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 12.5 to 12.5 for adults and EUR 5.0 to 5.00 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Gateway Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Lodge Donegal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Lodge Donegal on 3 Nov 2025 start from ฿3,581.93, 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.

How much is parking at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gateway Lodge Donegal located?

Situated in Donegal, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Killaghtee Old Church and Diamond Obelisk. Donegal Castle and Daniel O'Donnell Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Gateway Lodge Donegal Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 391 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very helpful. Delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Ideally placed for visit to Donegal

Easy to park and short walk into town. Great breakfast if you want it. Some minor maintenance issues need sorting. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

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

Great Hotel in Motor Style

Great Hotel in Motor Hotel Style and fantastic breakfast. Really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great location for a lovely town

This hotel is in a great location. The town of Donegal is quite lovely and very easy to walk in. I was driving throughout Ireland (over 900 miles on the trip), and this hotel was easy to find, had free parking, and was a eight minute walk from the center of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small quiet town. Great option for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommended

Loved the location. Ample parking and an easy walk to town. Staff fabulous. Rooms very clean but basic. Breakfast great. Would stay here versus larger hotels in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and couldnt do enough for you. I would definitely stay here again. Breakfast was great as were the staff in the restaurant next morning as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean, quite ,food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room with spacious and clean bathroom. Easy to get to with loads of parking and quick walk into Donegal to see the castle or a local pub (The Forge is 100m away and also excellent). Would highly recommend getting the breakfast (12.5 Euro pp) as it was delicious and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring Donegal! Walking distance downtown. Great staff. Wonderful breakfast. Clean, and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy parking, we only stop to continue the trip next day, we didn’t get breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town centre. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to town and castle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot recommend highly enough — great rooms and service and location and price. A lucky find. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bored receptionist who couldn’t be less interested in guests if she tried. We said we would pay for breakfast separately but despite this we were charged for three full Irish. When we questioned this we were told it was all the same. Won’t be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual rooms with outside access. clean and nice size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hottest hotel we've ever stayed in. Super stuffy. No air. Very clean and staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but big enough. Room and bathroom all seemed nice and new. Plenty of parking. Didn’t try the breakfast so can’t speak to food. Staff very friendly. Only problem was it was like sleeping in a sauna. Hottest hotel room on earth.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple and spotless, the breakfast was delightful, and the person checking us is was happy and bubbly! The whole stay was a joy! Only thing missing was a face cloth. We learned that many hotels in Ireland don't have face wash clothes, so nothing specific against this hotel. Otherwise, it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night while driving the Wild Atlantic Way. We were extremely pleased with our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. No AC but they did have a fan.Looks to be a newer building. They are in a good location and have a big parking lot. You can walk a few blocks into town to most of the restaurants. The bathroom was new but it was very small and the water pressure wasn't that good. We would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Amazing Customer Service

My stay was a normal. We were traveling around Ireland. What happened after the stay was amazing. I left my iPad in the room and we were down in Galway. The folks at the hotel found my iPad and helped get it shipped to my upcoming hotel in Dublin. Amazing and the best customer service I have ever had when staying in at a hotel. Period. Thank you for your help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023