The Harbour Inn

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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Derry Road, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Place, Buncrana Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Buncrana Leisure Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

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

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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).

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buncrana Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lisfannon Strand - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Doagh Famine Village - 40 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬54 min drive

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Inn on Jun 22, 2026 start from $150, including 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.

The Harbour Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 284 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DYANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEAMUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First class, stayed here a few times, spotless hotel, friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DYANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid very smart hotel with a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Great hotel

Lovely staff enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Amenities
Brilliant staff excellent food room was lovely 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff especially Sinead was very lovey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at the Harbour Inn. It is in a great location, restaurant is first class and the staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Amazing hotel

The Harbour inn, is a beautiful hotel, ideal location, so clean and amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in County Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean, comfortable and private
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very welcoming,our room was spotless and very modern,bed was very comfortable food was great ,and a brilliant breakfast .very happy with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon

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
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10/10 Excellent

V

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

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff, highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff an dining!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we were there for just one night, we enjoyed our stay. We didn’t have breakfast, and decided to dine in Buncrana in the evening, as we felt the hotel bar/restaurant was noisy ( maybe we hit it on a bad night) I would also like to mention Sinead on reception, a great asset to the hotel. She organised a taxi for us, and was very guest orientated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Huge room with a super comfortable bed. Clare on reception was friendly and very helpful about the local area and things to do. Great location on the beach. A gem of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Spot to Know
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with excellent restaurant for breakfast and dinner and across the road from an excellent beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

winfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very accommodating. Loved this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great hotel

Welcoming staff, lovely evening meal in the restaurant and great selection at breakfast time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022