Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1443 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 1443 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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Sharon couple ie
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
We went on a two nights stay just to unwind and relax
Pros:

Very well deserved. Beautiful place. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable the bed was clean and comfortable

Cons:

There wasn’t a thing I could say about the hotel. It was a great hotel

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Ciara couple gb
1
Worst experience
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Food awful staff treated me and my partner terrible

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Revill couple us
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
K
Ken couple gb
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Ken couple gb
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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mc donald solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
9
Pros:

Food was excellent and good value for money, entertainment was good, 10 minutes walk into buncrana. Facilities were very good use of gym ,sauna,steam room pool reduced rates for golfers. Staff were very friendly

Cons:

Nothing to not like about this hotel

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Roseanne couple ie
9
Pros:

Comfortable good views

Cons:

No snacks in vending machine

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Ciara family_with_children ie
7
Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Lovely hotel with lovely staff and great location

Cons:

Breakfast was just ok- would be good to see more vegan and gluten free options

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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sakari couple gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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theresamZ7868ZA Couples
8
Sunday stay
Pros:

Very good value included dinner in the restaurant and cooked breakfast the next morning. Great service and lovely food. Room was a little out of the way but had everything required.

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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J1055BLheatherc Friends getaway
10
Lovely relaxing weekend.
Pros:

My friend and I had a lovely weekend at this hotel. The room was spacious, well decorated and very comfortable. We also benefited from a lovely view. The food was great, staff were very friendly and professional and went that extra mile for us. I will look forward to our return visit in the near future.

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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catherinegI8729WM Friends getaway
10
January Visit
Pros:

Hotel staff were very welcoming. Our room with a sea view was unexpected and very clean and comfortable. Lovely Beach nearby and very close to Swan Park and town centre.

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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M7505PFlizd Couples
10
Inishowen Gateway
Pros:

Wonderful two night break with dinner included for one night, amazing time with a discounted massage aslo.
Staff vert professional and friendly, overall a great weekend.
Thank you.

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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oliver solo_traveller gb
10
Very nice enjoyable stay although I didn’t have time for the facilities the food , people and rooms were absolutely fant
Pros:

Very nice very clean and welcoming

Cons:

View and location were fantastic

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
2
Location on main road facing housing estate
Pros:

Bedrooms
Staff really pleasant

Cons:

Food All reception and corridors carpet really dirty doors and frames really dirty aswell
Pleasantly surprised at how nice bedrooms were
But didn’t make up for everywhere else
As generally don’t spend much time there 🙃

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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julia solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

swimming pool

Cons:

polyester /cotton sheets - should be cotton as woke up several times in the night too hot

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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GARVAN solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay and very handy for the wonderful Drift Inn pub.
Pros:

I’ve stayed in Buncrana many times but this is my first time using the Gateway.

It won’t be the last.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-19 via Nuitee