The Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (641 reviews)
Main Street , Swinford , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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Convenient location and good food, but some feedback about outdated facilities.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 641 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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Howard • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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SabMcK • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was immaculate, parking right outside the door, super comfy beds and fab breakfast - loved it!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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LYNN • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very nice.
Pros:

Large bed. Great Reception staff, they arranged for me to have a room with bath.
Lovely breakfast.

Cons:

We had a room at front of hotel so early morning traffic noise woke us.
Some sort of airlock in plumbing system so loud banging when you flushed the loo or ran a tap. Noticed it coming from another room too. Reported it to Reception.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kiely • solo_traveller • ie
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Arrived 9pm not even sandwich available nobody at reception had early flight from knock next day no breakfast available before 8pm. Outside of hotel like three bedroomed house
Charged 200 euro total rip off a disaster this is not a hotel it s an excuse for hotel. Nobody in charge . Went up town night I arrived could not get back into hotel no night porter total joke

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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timothy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

David was an excellent host. You could tell that he cared about the hotel and your comfort there.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Dinner was very good, room was a great size

Cons:

Bed could have been a bit more comfortable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ms • solo_traveller • ie
4
Not fair for the price
Pros:

The location is nice in town . Staff were helpful and make it easy for check in and check out

Cons:

The rooms were clean but not fresh. There was an unpleasant odour in the room , I couldn’t take it. The mattress was not comfortable at all and caused back pain. The bathroom was not clean to standard; there was hair everywhere, and it smelled like cleaning chemicals. The T.V and carpets need an upgrade. No air conditioning in the room , if you open the window lots of noise from outside cars and people. Some swishing sound from the plumbing at night in the bathroom.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • ie
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ie
3
Honest
Pros:

Dinner was nice

Cons:

Bedroom was uncomfortable

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • couple • gb
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • couple • ie
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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MARGARET • couple • gb
9
very enjoyable
Pros:

everything was great

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Dympna • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent service, tasty breakfast. Also had an evening dinner, promptly served. Room very cosy. Would be happy to book this accommodation again.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Staff, food and location

Cons:

Rooms need updating but it’s good enough for a couple of nights stay.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • nl
8
Stad hotel
Pros:

De chicken curry is geweldig

Cons:

Het bed was matig

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele Tinelli • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • extended_group • cy
10
Good value for money.
Pros:

Anita our waiter for breakfast was an excellent host.

Cons:

Water was slow to heat up in room 208

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee