Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1662 reviews)
Railway Road , Buncrana , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1662 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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George couple gb
7
Lovely location on a very Hospitable stay with Good food
Pros:

Good location with nice views, good food , busy & full of characters

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Short break
Pros:

Very nice stay great staff and lovely food and drink.

Cons:

The bath was a little small

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Harold couple gb
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller ch
3
Heisses, lautes Zimmer für übertruerte 180€
Pros:

Schönes Gebäude

Cons:

Das Zimmer war viel zu heiss, die Fenster gingen gegen die Hauptstrasse, und der kleine laute Ventilator hat auch mehr Lärm gemacht als gekühlt. Für 180€ erwartet man mehr!

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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yvonne solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Jacinta solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Location, overlooking the golf course, and to the left, there was a beautiful beach and to the right, u could watch the ferry departing from the port, very friendly staff, lovely hotel and food, beds were very cosy and comfortable, great leisure club and safe parking.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Drewitt solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location facilities were both good staff were excellent - responded immediately to issues and took time to chat

Cons:

Bed was not that comfortable but everything else was good

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Barry solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
B
Blathnaid extended_group ie
7
Cons:

There was no EV charging facilities

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Josh couple ie
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

That the hotel had a spa, pool and gym

Cons:

Pool was to deep for child and kids pool was for toddlers

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Carmel couple gb
8
Pros:

Near beach

Cons:

Gym needs updating

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lucinda solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
7
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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martina solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Annette couple gb
10
Good breakfast , helpful & lovely staff.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

All good

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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DayTrip125496 Couples
10
Lovely couples escape
Pros:

Great location. Lovely clean and spacious room. Friendly staff and good food. Would recommend to others and stay again.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Jimmy0106 Couples Dublin, County Dublin
8
Good hotel
Pros:

We stayed in the Inishowen Gateway in early August for the first time. The reception was very nice open welcoming space. Th staff were extremely helpful and friendly and it was all very efficient.
The room was clean and comfortable overlooking Buncranagh golf Course and the sea, lovely views and very quiet and peaceful.
The leisure centre was excellent and much bigger than I expected.
We chose to eat in the bar and on reflection the dining room would have been much better. All of the staff were extremely pleasant and friendly, but it was a bit chaotic. The kitchen seemed a distance away and staff arrived the bar with trays of food and seemed to have no idea who it was for. They went from table to table asking what people ordered.
We ordered the turkey and ham which was just ok. It was served with roast potatoes, but it seemed the potatoes were only in the oven for 30 seconds, greasy and not crispy at all, just white greasy potatoes. not good for a professional kitchen.
Despite plenty of staff it was difficult to get their attention, I asked for our bill 3 times and eventually went up to the bar to get it.
Breakfast was served in the dining room and it was excellent.
Overall, it is a nice hotel and staff are super friendly and good facilities. I would go back.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Lynne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel, very comfortable and family room was just that! Fit for a family. Roomy, comfortable and clean. Perfect!

Cons:

Never had been there before so was unsure of the restaurants and where to go, asked to book in for dinner but nobody explained at reception that there were 2 options. Bar grub or fancy restaurant. We got fany restaurant but would've liked more casual dining.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee