Gateway Lodge Donegal

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Donegal guest house

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Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Killybegs road (R925), Donegal, Co. Donegal
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Bay Waterbus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey of Donegal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

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

Single Room

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Donegal

In Donegal .Within a 5-minute walk of this Donegal guesthouse, you'll find Killaghtee Old Church and Diamond Obelisk. Donegal Castle and Daniel O'Donnell Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Killaghtee Old Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Diamond Obelisk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blas Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gateway Lodge Donegal

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Donegal guest house
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gateway Lodge Donegal also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Donegal guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Gateway Lodge Donegal offers 26 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
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.
  • Cribs (infant 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 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)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse Donegal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Lodge Donegal to the airport?

Gateway Lodge Donegal is 29.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Lodge Donegal on Dec 15, 2025 start from $105.49, 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 Gateway Lodge Donegal have an airport shuttle?

Gateway Lodge Donegal offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Gateway Lodge Donegal to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.3 mi (17-min drive) from Rossnowlagh Beach.

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gateway Lodge Donegal, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 12.5 and 12.5 for adults, EUR 5.0 and 5.00 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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 costs EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal have a pool?

Gateway Lodge Donegal does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal have a restaurant?

Gateway Lodge Donegal is home to Blas@thegateway, which features international cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Gateway Lodge Donegal to downtown Donegal?

Gateway Lodge Donegal is 0.2 mi away from Donegal.