The Harbour Inn

Hotels
9.1 (1995 reviews)
Derry Road , Buncrana , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
No significant complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
Rooms very clean and tidy, including spacious bathrooms.
Service
9.51
Staff are very helpful, courteous, and friendly.
Location
9.05
Great location with scenic views and convenience.
Room Quality
9
Spacious and comfortable rooms with all necessary amenities.
Amenities
9.03
All needed facilities available, including excellent breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.99
Very good value for the quality of service and offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Excellent food quality with breakfast and dinner well received.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall very enjoyable, with no significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:44

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Coastal Comfort

Luxurious Accommodation: The Harbour Inn boasts spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Delicious Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in a bistro-style menu at The Harbour Bar, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy live music every Saturday night and catch live sports on 4 large plasma-screen TVs.

Convenient Location and Leisure Activities: Just a short walk from the beach, guests can explore the stunning countryside walks surrounding the inn. Additionally, the Northwest Golf Club is within walking distance, perfect for golf enthusiasts.

Experience coastal charm and exceptional hospitality at The Harbour Inn - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that all prices are charged in Euros and different exchange rates may apply.

We can charge cards in some other currencies however the rate will be converted on the day of payment and is out of our control.

Dinner and Breakfast is advised to be booked in advance of arrival to the hotel.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1995 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 8.99
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Tatiana • extended_group • gb
8
Fabulously enjoyable / Staff couldn't do more.
Pros:

Breakfast selection excellent / service excellent / atmosphere wonderful & fun
lovely plentiful towels and quality bed linen

Cons:

The room light switches on one side of the bed / plugs on the other
bit of black fungus on the inside shower screen floor

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • couple • ie
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • gb
10
Chosen
Pros:

Very peaceful.

Cons:

Bathroom not equipped for poor mobility.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great top class place to stay.
Pros:

Everything was brilliant in all depts.
3rd time there and always a top class stay. Highly recommended.

Cons:

Liked everything about the Harbour inn. Nothing to complain about at all.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
M
mcdonald • couple • gb
10
Will diff be back again
Pros:

Breakfast was 1st class staff very friendly

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
D
Dev • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dympna • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

The hospitality of the staff was excellent and the food was excellent and overall another enjoyable stay at the Harbour inn

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
C
Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location.
Great parking facilities.
Rooms clean, beds comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
D
DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
9
Worth every penny
Pros:

Brilliant value, had the family room and couldn’t fault it for size and comfort,staff was 100% and the food was really good worth every penny

Cons:

The bar is too small no where to seat and relax with the family only a couple off high chairs around the bar

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
C
Carmel • couple • gb
10
Absolutely another fantastic weekend in The Harbour Inn it was so good staff just superb
Pros:

We loved our room nice and cosy and quiet returned again within a couple of weeks that’s how much we love this place

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
M
McEnroy • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
W
william • couple • gb
8
Great hotel super friendly staff and a great selection at breakfast. Hot restaurant was very nice,
Pros:

Great location, good size room. Very clean with friendly staff and a very good quality restaurant. Beach was just across the road too which was a bonus as my partner loves a sea swim .

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
7
Good location for visiting Inishowen Peninsula
Pros:

Easy location

Cons:

Bed was too soft so ended up with back ache

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • family_with_children • lu
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
P
Palmer • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Excellent

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
P
paul • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

All good

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Comfortable bed, but duvet too hot.
Food in restaurant was quite good.

Cons:

Gluten free options for breakfast non existent except for some really sad bread.
Not great having to cross the carpark in the rain to get to breakfast room.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent value for money, the rooms are spotless, the bar/restaurant is fantastic value for money, great food and a good pint of Guinness!

Cons:

Like most hotels a bit too warm at night although there is a thermostat to cool it down

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
G
GILMORE • couple • gb
8
Harbour Inn provided us with everything we required on this occasion. -
Pros:

It was quiet, just as we required

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee