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The Harbour Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach B&B with restaurant

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Exterior
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Derry Road, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Buncrana Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rathmullan House
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Buncrana

Seaside stay .Stay at this Buncrana B&B and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Fort Dunree and 16 miles (25 km) of Ballyliffin Golf Course. Doagh Famine Village is within 20 miles (32 km) and Malin Head is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Buncrana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ned's Point Fort - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Buncrana Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rathmullan House - 56 min drive - 42.0 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 28 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doherty's Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny’s Seaside - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Harbour Inn

3.5-star beach B&B with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Harbour Inn also features a picnic area and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Buncrana bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Harbour Inn offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Buncrana bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 12 per person

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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Harbour Inn Buncrana
Harbour Buncrana
The Harbour Inn Buncrana
The Harbour Inn Bed & breakfast
The Harbour Inn Bed & breakfast Buncrana

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Harbour Inn to the airport?

The Harbour Inn is 21.2 mi (37-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 The Harbour Inn?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Inn on Sep 9, 2025 start from $108.4, 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 The Harbour Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Harbour Inn.

How close is The Harbour Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 4-minute walk from Buncrana Beach and 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Lisfannon Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Harbour Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Harbour Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Harbour Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Star Amusements (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Harbour Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Harbour Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Harbour Inn have a pool?

The Harbour Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Harbour Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Harbour Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Harbour Inn to downtown Buncrana?

The Harbour Inn is 1.4 mi away from Buncrana.

Reviews

The Harbour Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is situated in a quiet spot next to the beach. Very handy for where i was working. The staff are friendly and food was great. All in all a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

René

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and welcoming great room off the car park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zdenek

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fergus

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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel could use a facelift, but it served its purpose for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job Babu

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

Delightful Stay at Harbour Inn, Buncrana, Donegal

During many past visits to Buncrana, I often passed by the Harbour Inn but never stayed until now. I'm pleased to say the experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment I checked in until the time I departed, the staff, including Mary at the reception and Sinead during check-out, were exceptional. An unexpected incident occurred when one of my sons accidentally locked himself in the bathroom. The swift response from the wonderful staff to resolve the situation was truly commendable. They promptly arranged for assistance, ensuring minimal distress. Dining at the hotel is a popular choice, and it can become quite crowded. Heeding the advice to make a reservation was beneficial, leading to a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Overall, the Harbour Inn provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, matched by attentive and friendly service. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area. It’s not just a place to stay but a delightful part of the Buncrana experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the third time we have stayed here and as usual the staff were amazing, friendly and professional. Breakfast was great. Lots of choice and all good qualify. We also ate in the restaurant where there was a great selection of dishes and staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place. Great location. Restaurant very good. Staff great. All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renelle

Liked: Amenities
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic. Staff where really friendly and very helpful. Would recommend it to everyone lookjng for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous first impression! Not only was check-in easy, but Sinead and Kathleen are both angels! My husband was having a medical issue and they both flew to the rescue in getting us assistance and eventually an ambulance. It wasn't the way we expected the day to unfold, but it shows the first-class character and compassion for guests embodied by staff at Harbour Inn. The property is wonderful too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024