Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

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2 bars/lounges
Outdoor wedding area
Indoor pool
Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 bars/lounges

Overview of Inishowen Gateway Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Buncrana by travelers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Buncrana by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Popular LocationBuncrana Golf Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Drift Inn2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLondonderry Station30 min drive
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)37 min drive
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Room options

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Buncrana

Located in Buncrana, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is next to a golf course and on the beach. Amelia Earhart Centre and Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Templemore Sports Complex and City Panoramas: Creggan. Traveling with kids? Consider The Two Bridges Walk and Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Buncrana Beach - 10 min walk
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 12 min walk
  • O'Doherty's Keep - 3 min drive
  • Rathmullan House - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 30 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tank & Skinny's Seaside - 10 min walk
  • The Roadside Café - 18 min walk
  • Oscars - 15 min walk
  • The Cottage Bar - 13 min walk
  • Subway - 13 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel and take advantage of 9 holes of golf, a terrace, and a garden. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a hot stone massage, or hydrotherapy at Seagrass Spa, the onsite spa. The onsite restaurant, Peninsula Restaurant, features ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A ballroom, a vending machine, and a reception hall
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Irish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loughview Bar
  • Peninsula Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9 holes of golf
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Apr 9, 2024 start from $88.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Inishowen Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Inishowen Gateway Hotel located?

Located in Buncrana, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Buncrana Golf Club, Buncrana Beach, and Vintage Car and Carriage Museum. Star Amusements and Buncrana Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 153 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Noreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family and small children
The staff were very friendly and accommodating .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view and kippers at breakfast
The place looks a bit like a factory from the road outside but is very comfortable inside. The view from the restaurant at breakfast is superb. The hot breakfast is mostly buffet style but the kippers are excellent if you remember to request them when you go in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023