Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1479 reviews)
Railway Road , Buncrana , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Comfortable bed
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious room
Cons:
Poor bar service
Long wait times for food
Noisy corridors
High breakfast costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
The room was very clean, but overall cleanliness was impacted by noise and disturbance from children and other guests.
Service
9.08
Staff were mostly friendly and accommodating, but there were some significant service delays, especially in dining.
Location
9.32
Great location noted in multiple reviews, appealing to both families and tourists.
Room Quality
9.27
Spacious and comfortable rooms, contributing to a positive experience.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities including a swimming pool and bar, though vending services could improve.
Value for Money
8.06
Some food prices considered high relative to quality; breakfast less than expected.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Mixed reviews on food quality with some particularly negative experiences regarding bar service.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall a good experience, but marred by service delays and some disappointing food experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:59

Property Description

Luxury Spa and Pool
Indulge in relaxation at the luxury spa and 20-metre pool, offering a range of beauty treatments and wellness facilities.

Gourmet Dining
Experience the best of Irish cuisine at the modern Irish restaurant and Peninsula Restaurant, serving creative dishes with local produce.

Scenic Views and Golf
Enjoy picturesque views of Lough Swilly from colourful bedrooms, and take advantage of free golfing at the nearby Buncrana Golf Course.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and culinary delights at The Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Guests are kindly asked to book at reception to go golfing.

During quieter months the Peninsula Restaurant may be closed and dinner served in Lough View Bar.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public 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 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

8.7
Based on 1479 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 8.98
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B7758EEpatriciad Couples
10
Highly Recommend!
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff, great location would highly recommend. We had a lovely time at this Hotel and Buncrana gave us great weather for the 2 days we were there! We had never been to Buncrana but will definitely be back :)

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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W6346KXmargaretb Couples
10
Great stay only a stones throw from home
Pros:

Great stay as always food and staff brilliant and rooms were spotless

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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Hegarty solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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caitbandicoot Family London, England
10
Lovely hotel and friendly staff
Pros:

The staff in this hotel are so friendly and helpful which is why we choose to stay here every year when coming to Buncrana to visit family. The hotel is always clean and comfortable and it is hard to beat the view from the restaurant for breakfast. It is ideally situated a short walk from the beach, the pier and the town centre.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Daniel couple ie
10
I enjoyed my stay thoroughly.
Pros:

Service

Cons:

Provide chairs in bedrooms

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my night away, it was nice and comfortable, the only thing was I was there for a wedding when I booked the room the breakfast was not excluded, but had a great time

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Eileen family_with_children gb
5
Could have been better
Pros:

We paid for breakfast but room service wasn’t available

Cons:

Food wasn’t great family wedding venue room wasn’t very warm

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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normawilson11 Friends getaway
10
Good Hotel
Pros:

Second time to be at here -Hotel clean, very friendly staff, rooms nice and good value . Dinner excellent on both nights, breakfast good also but would love it if they would do more of a selection for continental breakfast.(cut up fruit, pancakes, smoothies) Overall I will be back again soon.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas couple gb
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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H7302EVveronicab Friends getaway Dublin, County Dublin
8
Over night stay
Pros:

Hotel rooms were lovely , have been done up nicely since we last visited. Ate in the bar it was tasty & very reasonable staff were very friendly.it was a stormy night the hotel & rooms were nice & warm only complaint would be when the doors opened there was an awful draft in the bar we had to move seats problem solved 😁..giving it was such a bad night they would've been wise to close the sliding doors . A lovely hotel a great spot as a base for touring the area.. The hotel has a leisure centre & a swimming pool ..we will be back ..

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
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320mareed Couples
10
Concert
Pros:

Lovely room warm and clean breakfast lovely staff as always very polite and helpful

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
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Fredpaul1 Family
8
Great location ,staff and food great too..
Pros:

Great location beside the beach walking distance to town.quietvtime of the year and weather was atrocious but the bar and staff made our stay all the more worthwhile and enjoyable.rooms were just great plenty of space .

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
9
994florencet Couples
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

Fantastic views, excellent buffet breakfast, good restaurant food, comfortable room, helpful and friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay!

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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TMoeMol1 Family Limerick, County Limerick
8
Friendly staff, convenient location
Pros:

Really good location. Beautiful views over Lough Swilly from the dining hall. The room was clean, spacious and had a window overlooking a nearby estate. Nice big bathroom. The beds were comfortable. Tea and coffee facilities in the room.

The only noise was from other hotel users going to their rooms during the night.

Friendly staff at the reception who informed me of an overflow carpark when there were no spaces left in the hotel carpark. Polite housekeepers also.

The swimming pool and changing rooms were clean. The steam room was a little noisy but effective.

The hotel looks like it is being modernised but I like the older style charm so hopefully it keeps that.

The breakfast looked good for people who eat typical Irish breakfasts. There was not a lot of choice for people with intolerances or a specific diet. I noticed some gluten free bread but as a vegan I had limited choices. I had some melon, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans. Most hotels don't do vegan options very well. I would recommend putting some signs on the bread to indicate if it was vegan friendly. Maybe introduce some hash browns. I did have to check if the mushrooms were fried in oil or butter. I understand people with special dietary requirements are in the minority but it would make a huge difference.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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cindya539 Couples Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
10
Will be back …
Pros:

Convenient location, great leisure facilities and pool. Food of a very high standard and sea view room was spacious and spotless.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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bernardbH2761LT Business
8
Pleasant stay as usual
Pros:

Always nice to stay here. Staff very friendly, great location. Nice Bar food and breakfast. Very well priced.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Anthony couple ie
8
Food was lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel and rooms were spotless.
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Hotel and rooms were spotless.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple ie
8
Excellent location and has nice facilities
Pros:

The location is excellent. Close to the town. Nice views of the water from certain parts of the hotel (for example the dining room). Helpful staff. Nice pool.

Cons:

The breakfast was not great for people with dietary requirements. I saw there was some gluten free bread which was labelled. I asked a staff member if the mushrooms were fried in oil or butter as it was not labelled. People looking for vegan options should have breakfast elsewhere as there aren't a lot in the hotel. Same with the bar / restaurant menu.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Discover43077593733 Friends getaway
8
Ev charging at inishmore gateway
Pros:

Great atmosphere room.s good value for money ,no ev chargers that work any place near
Made it hard to enjoy when I had to drive back to derry o ly to find most of the charger were not working then back to hotel
Hotels spa need to be updated sorry pool and sauna

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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lyndahL3126PM Couples Aldergrove, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

We had a room overlooking the golf course, and loch Swilly. It was amazing even though it was February... Room was very clean and comfortable, house keeping was 100% breakfast was buffet and hot and plentyful, dinner was really nice with lots of choices on the menu. Would definitely recommend

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor