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Gateway Lodge Donegal

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

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

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

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Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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

Single Room

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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).
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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
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬6 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

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Gateway Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Donegal
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 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Lodge Donegal on Dec 17, 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.

Reviews

Gateway Lodge Donegal Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 395 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

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

perfect stay!

The staff at Gateway Lodge is AMAZING, with hospitality to travel-weary guests without sleep for 24 hours above and beyond expectation! They got us settled, and we enjoyed a wonderful late lunch at Blas Cafe, in preparation for a solid night's sleep our first night in Ireland. Appreciated them all more than we could say. Spacious, lovely room and bath were a great welcome and so comfortable,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with lovely room. Excellent location, close to the centre of town. Friendly young receptionist moved rooms around so we could have an early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, Edmonton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Walkable to donegal castle, heritage railway station,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!!! Beautiful room, spotlessly clean, friendly staff, gorgeous breakfast. So close to Donegal Town too. Loved the Gateway Lodge <3
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and very helpful. Delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely functional room with a large bed. Small bathroom. Room had no suitcases stands so everything was on the floor, no dressing table to put toiletries etc on and it was a little dark. Good location near the town and a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Ideally placed for visit to Donegal

Easy to park and short walk into town. Great breakfast if you want it. Some minor maintenance issues need sorting. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bored receptionist who couldn’t be less interested in guests if she tried. We said we would pay for breakfast separately but despite this we were charged for three full Irish. When we questioned this we were told it was all the same. Won’t be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely staff, rooms decorated beautifully and clean Breakfast was wonderful just wish we were aware there is no bar, we arrived early and had to go into the town to get a coffe Hotel and town is lovely however won’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast, well worth the extra $$$. Good location for accessing town centre. Only down side is the hot water in the shower could be hotter. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Annie at reception was amazing. Outstanding personality. Breakfast was superb and the staff were excellent. Great location. Nice to have free convenient parking. Only things I wish they included was bottled water, conditioner and body lotion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Gateway Lodge in Donegal during our travels in Ireland. The onsite parking was convenient and easily accessible. Hotel is just a short walk to town with several dinner options. We ate at The Olde Castle Bar - seafood was fantastic! Donegal castle is just a few min walk from the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great location for a lovely town

This hotel is in a great location. The town of Donegal is quite lovely and very easy to walk in. I was driving throughout Ireland (over 900 miles on the trip), and this hotel was easy to find, had free parking, and was a eight minute walk from the center of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommended

Loved the location. Ample parking and an easy walk to town. Staff fabulous. Rooms very clean but basic. Breakfast great. Would stay here versus larger hotels in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Lovely stay!

Amazing - would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Lots of parking and an easy walk (5 mins or less) to the town square where the are lots of pub and dining options. Full king size bed. Excellent breakfast next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small quiet town. Great option for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Fantastic beds! Short walk to Donegal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025