Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

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Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Double or Twin Room
2 bars/lounges
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Popular LocationBuncrana Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationVintage Car and Carriage Museum12 min walk
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationRathmullan House55 min drive

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Buncrana

A family-friendly stay in Buncrana awaits you at Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Within steps you'll find Buncrana Golf Club and Buncrana Beach within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A relaxing day at Seagrass Spa can include hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with hydrotherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Peninsula Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Loughview Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool, gym and kids' club. A conference centre and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a sauna and a kids' swimming pool. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Buncrana hotel you'll find Derry City Walls.

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Buncrana Beach - 10 min walk
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 12 min walk
  • Star Amusements - 15 min walk
  • 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

Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A kids' pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Inishowen Gateway Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Buncrana hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Buncrana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Seagrass Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, Irish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 25 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on 28 Apr 2024 start from AU$162.00, including 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 parking available at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yep, Inishowen Gateway Hotel has a self car park, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yep, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Buncrana Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yep, Seagrass Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a pool?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Inishowen Gateway Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

No, Inishowen Gateway Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Inishowen Gateway Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Inishowen Gateway Hotel.

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 156 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noreen

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled 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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023