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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges

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Relax in our elegantly designed lobby, featuring a spacious seating area, well-lit bar, and large windows offering views of the surrounding area.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, round lamp, and framed artwork.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious area with a grand staircase, plush seating, and a marble-topped table.
Swimmers can enjoy the hotel's indoor pool surrounded by a geometric patterned floor and decorative columns.
Hotel features a classic, symmetrical facade with a central entrance and large windows.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Buncrana Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Buncrana Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Buncrana

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Buncrana Golf Club and within a 15-minute walk of Buncrana Beach. Also, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Star Amusements is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Buncrana Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buncrana Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ned's Point Fort - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rathmullan House - 57 min drive - 42.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oscars - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges
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 center 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.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Irish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inishowen Gateway Hotel to the airport?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel is 21.9 mi (38-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Jul 31, 2025 start from $143.49, 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.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inishowen Gateway Hotel.

How close is Inishowen Gateway Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Inishowen Gateway Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Amusements (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a restaurant?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel is home to Peninsula Restaurant, which features ocean views.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Seagrass Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body wraps, and body treatments.

How close is Inishowen Gateway Hotel to downtown Buncrana?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Buncrana.

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 289 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Anonymous

Overall stay was good but lesuire centre needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very impressed with stay. Our room was clean and very spacious, it was also very quiet. We enjoyed breakfast and found all staff that we encountered were very friendly. Parts of the hotel could do with updating but this didn’t take away from the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Payl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Finbar

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

TREVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and friendly .The beds are very comfortable.The rooms were very clean and had all you needed, tea coffee ,iron hair dryer and extra pillows .The food in the dining room was excellent ,and breakfast was amazing will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were looked after so well thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2 night midweek stay Mar25

It's been a number of year's since I last needed to stay in the area. As I had stayed here the previous time and was satisfied then, I had no hesitation in booking it again and would do so in the future if needed. It is clean, comfortable and just what I need and expect for a business trip stay. Good food in the bar and easy parking. Good area for working at in my room (with a study / comfortable work chair. Couldn't use WhatsApp on the hotel WiFi but otherwise fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not quite on main road
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience as usual friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decided at the last minute to book 2 nights stay at this hotel. After our first night we booked another day ! Lovely hotel friendly staff and good food. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

Nice Hotel Poor Food

Cannot fault hotel on any aspect except food.. We booked Sunday Lunch , Ordered Turkey & Ham with no stuffing. It appeared to have been vacumed packed meal with the stuffing scraped out of it but not completely. very poor selection of veg. Disappointing to think that a chef would serve this type of food. Breakfast was luke warm at most, eggs missing and rashers rubbery. Stands with trays on left in middle of floor for anyone to fall over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Comfortable stay

We had a fantastic room with really comfortable bed. We ate a few times in the bar and the food and service was great. Great pool to get a few lengths in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025