The Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (587 reviews)
Main Street , Swinford , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Some concerns about bathroom cleanliness and maintenance in reviews.
Service
8.91
Staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional.
Location
8.95
Great location mentioned multiple times, particularly for town access and early flights.
Room Quality
7.4
Basic and slightly dated rooms mentioned, but comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
7.93
Convenient location and good food, but some feedback about outdated facilities.
Value for Money
8.39
Generally seen as good value for the amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Excellent food quality noted, particularly for meals in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall satisfaction reflected in positive sentiments and recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Swinford, Gateway Hotel offers easy access to Ireland West Airport Knock and the scenic River Moy, making it the perfect starting point for your West of Ireland adventure.

Comfortable Accommodation
Rooms at Gateway Hotel are equipped with essential amenities like a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can unwind in the Jack Feeney lounge with free Wi-Fi or enjoy a drink at the Flying Doc Bar and Lounge.

Explore the West of Ireland
With its central location, Gateway Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the beauty of the West of Ireland. Let the friendly staff assist in organizing activities like golf, angling, or heritage tours for an unforgettable stay.

Book now to experience the charm and convenience of Gateway Hotel in Swinford!

Important information:

Home-cooked food is available from 07:00 to 21:00.

Home Cooked food is available from 08.00 to 20.45
Payment will be taken on by the Hotel on the morning of Check -in unless arranged with hotel prior to arrival.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 15 years old stay for € 45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 16 years old to 17 years old stay for € 65 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 587 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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dermot • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location near to the airport breakfast next morning was beautiful great staff and had a very comfortable sleep. I am planning a second visit very soon.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Majella • couple • ie
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
Great study in beautiful Swinford
Pros:

Lovely staff. Fantastic breakfast and central position

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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natalie • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Dora • solo_traveller • ie
8
Excellent
Cons:

Could not work the shower

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
Will visit again
Pros:

Friendly staff , great location , felt comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • couple • ie
5
good
Pros:

Good Breakfast, friendly staff.

Cons:

Closing the bar at 10:50!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
4
Would have been really nice but no hot water for bath/shower
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Good food.

Cons:

No hot water in room. Was given a key by staff for another room but water was cold there also. Was woken up during the middle of the night by sound of chairs and tables being moved downstairs.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • de
10
Great location for early flight from Knock
Pros:

Wonderful food. Amazing staff. Never expected either.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Summer • couple • us
9
Pros:

The food we had for lunch was outstanding! The staff was very friendly! The check in was easy and our room was ready before the check in time.

Cons:

the only thing that we would change is to have been able to make our room a bit cooler. It was quite hot and didn't have much circulation.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mcglynn • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • ie
9
A real gem in a real welcoming town.
Pros:

Lovely clean, cosy hotel. the chicken curry at the bar was the best I've ever had.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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McNicholas • family_with_children • ie
7
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and lovely linens. Everything was clean.

Cons:

Bathroom extremely dated. Bedroom furniture somewhat dated. Breakfast not great - eggs over cooked.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • ie
8
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location and good food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee