Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

75 photos

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana Skyline photo

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana Interior photo

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana Exterior photo

Book on our site

up to 10% cheaper

than Booking.com

Key details

About the Hotel

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland

Great

8.7

9.0

/10

3.5

4.4

“Nestled in a stunning area with amazing views, this hotel is the perfect base for beach adventures and exploring nearby attractions.”view full review

Inishowen Gateway Hotel, a 3-star property, offers 80 well-appointed bedrooms and a Leisure Centre featuring a 20-meter swimming pool. The hotel provides a scenic backdrop with views of Lough Swilly and Buncrana Harbour. It is positioned conveniently for exploring nearby attractions and local culture.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Inishowen Gateway Hotel are modern and stylish, featuring essentials such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Selected rooms offer views of Lough Swilly and Buncrana Golf Course. Family rooms and interconnecting options are available for larger groups.

Dining Options & Leisure

The hotel's Peninsula Restaurant serves a selection of menus with local dishes, including hot and cold starters, meat cuts, and desserts. Afternoon Tea is offered with views of Lough Swilly, featuring finger sandwiches, scones, and various teas. Guests can enjoy drinks and live music at the Loughview Bar.

Leisure & Local Area

Inishowen Gateway Hotel's leisure facilities include a steam room, sauna, and Seagrass Wellbeing Centre, providing pamper treatments such as facials and massages. Outdoor activities are abundant, with horseback riding and scenic trails nearby. Local landmarks include Buncrana Castle and O'Doherty's Keep.

Business Services

For business events, the hotel provides flexible conference rooms with modern technology capable of accommodating up to 600 delegates. Business support services, including printing and Wi-Fi access, are available. The venue is suited for team-building activities, combining work and leisure.

View all

Select your room type

Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

room details

Family Room

2 persons

295 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

room details

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Bliss!

“The breakfast spread was nothing short of amazing, offering a fantastic variety that included a perfect fry up, definitely one of the best I've experienced!” view full review

Comfy Stay!

“My room was spotless and incredibly comfortable, with a bed that provided a restful night's sleep-exactly what I needed for a relaxing getaway.” view full review

Entertainment Galore!

“The variety of entertainment options in the room was amazing, allowing me to unwind with my favorite shows and movies whenever I wanted.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Aerobics
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Pedicure
Manicure
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Back massage
Full body massage
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Inishowen Gateway Hotel Location

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland

Map view

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland

City landmarks

Landmark

Buncrana Lighthouse

2100 ft

Landmark

Ned's Point Fort

2300 ft

Park

Swan Park

4200 ft

Landmark

O'Doherty's Keep & Buncrana Castle

4200 ft

Church

St Mary's Church

2900 ft

Landmark

Amazing Grace Viewing Platform

4200 ft

Landmark

Bocan Stone Circle

3800 ft

Library

Buncrana Library

2900 ft

Landmark

Wains World

4500 ft

Library

Free Wee Library

4400 ft

Landmark

Frank McGuinness Birthplace

3100 ft

Landmark

Inch Castle

3100 ft

Landmark

North West Golf Club

1.3 mi

Landmark

O'Doherty's Keep

5100 ft

Landmark

Buncrana Castle

1.2 mi

Landmark

Lough Swilly

1.9 mi

Landmark

Father Hegarty's Grave

1.8 mi

Landmark

Lisfannan

2.0 mi

Landmark

Lisfannon Beach

2.7 mi

Marina

Lough Swilly Marina

2.8 mi

Nearby

Park

Amazing Grace Park

800 ft

Restaurants

Road House Bar & Restaurant

2700 ft

National Road 15

The Beach House Bar & Restaurant

2900 ft

Restaurant

Tank & Skinny's

2900 ft

Swilly Rd

The Lunch Box

3600 ft

Unit 1 Ardaravan Square

Fisherman's Wharf

3300 ft

Shore Road

Getting around

City Centre

Buncrana3 min · 700 ft

Airports

Donegal (CFN)146 min · 60.2 mi

Want to see Exclusive Early Booking Rate?

Get exlusive rates right now!

Check Rates

Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:00

Check-out

from 08:00-12:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 14.95 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Inishowen Gateway Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 673 verified reviews

8.7/10

Great

88%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.1/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Comfort

9.2/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.7/10

No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.

Open reviews

Next best alternative

Consider them for your next trip.

Da Vinci'S Hotel

Londonderry, United Kingdom

8.1367 reviews

155 USD/night

Jackson'S Hotel & Leisure Centre

Ballybofey, Ireland

8.395 reviews

222 USD/night

Shipquay Boutique Hotel

Londonderry, United Kingdom

9.1135 reviews

213 USD/night

The Great Northern Hotel

Bundoran, Ireland

7.8320 reviews

203 USD/night

Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel

Londonderry, United Kingdom

8.0313 reviews

84 USD/night

Shandon Hotel & Spa

Dunfanaghy, Ireland

8.599 reviews

270 USD/night

The Villa Rose Hotel & V-Spa

Ballybofey, Ireland

8.6222 reviews

111 USD/night

Station House Hotel Letterkenny

Letterkenny, Ireland

8.7403 reviews

184 USD/night

Me & Mrs Jones

Portstewart, United Kingdom

8.2112 reviews

278 USD/night

Rosspark Hotel Kells

Ballymena, United Kingdom

8.5115 reviews

168 USD/night

An Grianan Hotel

Burt, Ireland

8.9127 reviews

192 USD/night

Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel

Londonderry, United Kingdom

8.0313 reviews

84 USD/night