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Ostán Loch Altan

3.5 star property
Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this 3.5-star Gortahork hotel

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Gortahork
  • Mount Errigal
  • Magaharthy Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glenveagh National Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gortahork

Close to the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cloughaneely Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Magaharthy Beach with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lough Nacung and Dunfanaghy Workhouse.

What's nearby

  • Cloughaneely Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Magaharthy Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 14 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Marble Hill Strand - 21 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Glenveagh National Park - 47 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Go Leor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teach Jack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Teach Coll - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chinese Palace - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ostán Loch Altan

Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this 3.5-star Gortahork hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ostán Loch Altan also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Gortahork hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ostán Loch Altan offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Irish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards 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

Hotel Ostán Loch Altan Gortahork
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Ostán Loch Altan Hotel Gortahork
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Ostán Loch Altan Gortahork
Gortahork Ostán Loch Altan Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ostán Loch Altan to the airport?

Ostán Loch Altan is 15.9 mi (36-min drive) away from the Donegal (CFN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ostán Loch Altan?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ostán Loch Altan on Jun 12, 2025 start from $159.96, 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 Ostán Loch Altan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ostán Loch Altan.

How close is Ostán Loch Altan to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (11-min drive) from Magaharthy Beach and 10.3 mi (14-min drive) from Killahoey Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ostán Loch Altan offer free breakfast?

Yes, Ostán Loch Altan offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ostán Loch Altan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ostán Loch Altan?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Ostán Loch Altan?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ostán Loch Altan have a pool?

Ostán Loch Altan does not have a pool.

Does Ostán Loch Altan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ostán Loch Altan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ostán Loch Altan to downtown Gortahork?

Ostán Loch Altan is 0.4 mi away from Gortahork.

Ostán Loch Altan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

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

Quiet village hotel stay.

Relaxing stay in a quiet village hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Good location to visit areas of beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MARIE

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

8/10 Good

Andrew, Shaker Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ostan Loch Altan was an excellent place to rest on a looping, self-organized road trip through the hinterlands of County Donegal. The roadside inn is comfort, with spacious rooms (though the bed was on the soft side, so you felt a little like you were sinking toward the middle). Luckily, the hotel has its own pub, which serves dinner — Friday night was steak special night — and breakfast room, as the other pub across the street wasn’t serving food midweek in early November. What stood out most, though, was the simple friendliness of the Ostan Loch Altan’s staff, who were uniformly kind and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great country hotel. a bit tired but comfortable room and bed and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s where I stay when I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the only place I stay at when I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is going to to be two very different reviews. When I first arrived they had me in a large room that was not very clean and had very dated furniture. After checking in around 1600 I took a quick nap on the incredibly hard bed but I was soon woken up by cupboards slamming and people talking very loudly in the room underneath mine. At first I thought I just had some noisy neighbors but the more I listened the more I realized they had put me in the room right above the kitchen. I called down to the front desk and confirmed that this noise would last until at least 2200 so I requested that they move me to a different room. I was able to move to a smaller room a bit down the hall which was actually very pleasant. The bed was still way too hard for my liking but I was at least able to get a good nights rest away from the earlier din downstairs. I'm giving my ratings above based on the second room, the breakfast provided, and the very helpful staff but I would like to very strongly suggest that the first room I was in be taken out of service for guests moving forward. There is no way anyone would be able to get a restful night of sleep there and putting guests in that room without giving notice of the noise issues diminishes your reputation as an premier hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend. A little gem with lovely staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tasty Food & Friendly Helpful Staff stood out most for me during my 2 day stay at this cosy hotel. Made very welcome on arrival even though I was late to check in and thankful the Chef was still on site as he made me fish & chips with real mushy peas. I was famished after long journey but that yummy meal made the wait so worth it. Big 'Thank you' to all the lovely & accommodating staff that made my stay a very pleasant & comfortable one. Especially to the young lady on reception when I arrived at 9pm on 6th Sept - in all her multitasking she still managed to fit in going to kitchen to ask the chef if he could feed me, bring my case upstairs to my room so I could go straight to table, while remaining pleasant & efficient with all the asks of her in between and straight after 👏 My room was cosy, clean and catered perfectly for my needs - tea & coffee facilities in the room and toiletries in bathroom. Because another reviewer mentioned it, I wasn't surprised to find the room hot. Though my bones were loving the toasty room I do prefer it cooler when sleeping so just adjusted the rad to off and opened window. Bed was comfortable and I enjoyed an undisturbed nights sleep on both days. I stayed at this hotel because it was accessible by bus & close to the Pier where I planned to get the Ferry to Tory Island - though I took taxi next morning to ensure I didn't miss it. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this homely hotel and hope I get the opportunity to return 😍.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis, Crowborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel bit tired, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place a bit dated but very clean and staff excellent. Shower good strong flow , bed really comfortable and room clean. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Loved it

Great location, lots of parking, helpful staff, amazing breakfast, and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Ostán Lock Altan is good value for the money. It's also the bus stop for several bus services. Because I was on holiday, but did not rent a car, I found the hotel to be very convenient for me to make a bus connection to Dublin. My only disappointment was that the mattress in my room was the lumpiest I have ever slept on. I hope the hotel will replace the mattresses soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay again.Clean with good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

Ostan lach review

It was great! The staff were so welcoming and the service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Colette A

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

Lovely hotel

Great wee hotel in a lovely location. Staff were brilliant. Just one issue. We had a battered fish, very tough as if frozen? Complained but no reaction from kitchen. Otherwise, faultless. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very clean lovely staff will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the quiet location, clean rooms,the grocery store &gas station nearby. lots of free parking. didn't care for the wifi not working later on in the evening. might be because of the location. i'd stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

robin

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

review

Hotel very busy with various parties, no hot water on arrival but was sorted out thought nobody told me. Good food and excellent service. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nice hotel , pleasant staff and lovely breakfast . Room very clean but needs an uplift .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Petra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to natural points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024