The Gateway Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Dundalk hotel

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Reception
Studio Suite | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV
Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Louth, A91 EF88
  • St Patrick's Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dundalk Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dundalk Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dundalk

Dundalk retreat .Your stay at this Dundalk hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Mac Anna Theatre and Dundalk Institute of Technology. Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery and Muirhevnamor District Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Northlink Retail Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dundalk Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oriel Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Dundalk Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dundalk Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flannagan - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Park Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Room - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Dundalk hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Gateway Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dundalk hotel is smoke free.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Gateway Hotel offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Dundalk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 12 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 16 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; cash is not accepted
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Dundalk
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk
Dundalk Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Dundalk Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gateway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gateway Hotel.

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

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gateway Hotel on Jun 9, 2025 start from $144.0, 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 Gateway Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Gateway Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 12 and 16 per person.

Is there a casino at The Gateway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Gateway Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a pool?

The Gateway Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a restaurant?

The Gateway Hotel is home to Fahrenheit, which features ocean views. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 24 to December 27.

Does The Gateway Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gateway Hotel to downtown Dundalk?

The Gateway Hotel is 1.7 mi away from Dundalk.

The Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 798 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karl

Business traveler

Gateway 1 star

Moved to a sister hotel due to overbooking by Gateway. Sister hotel was cheaper by €30. I was told to take it up with my booking agent. VERY poor customer service. I reached out 3 times to reservations in the Gateway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

R

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

Clean hotel with friendly staff

Lovely clean hotel ,very friendly staff ,free parking ,good wifi ,nice restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Nice, Clean and Friendly

All good for its purpose of a stop by form the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hristo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glauco Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gods , confortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olufolarin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely bar staff , reception staff

Staff are very friendly, they do put advertisements in the lifts that they do not Honour which I found very naughty The worst was the empty can , chips I found on my room floor after the room was supposed to be ready for my stay . Asked them to sort toilet flush out , that was never repaired
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although tha manager came up to turn on heating as we couldn’t work the system which had air con on he put to heating but room was chilly. But wonderful stay great food and great service helpful and cheerful staff. Would return definitely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff were very pleasant, particularly the receptionist and staff at breakfast. Room was very nice and very quiet. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had walk in shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bryon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure to stay there, it is as advertised. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front entrance was effused with smoke. Please do not subject your customers to smoke exposure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao, Ballsbridge

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Colm

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joel, New Hambug

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Viktor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024