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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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Full breakfast on weekdays (EUR 14.95 per person)
Family Room
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Indoor pool
The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, by the sea, offers a peaceful escape with an adjacent golf course. The Peninsula Restaurant serves delicious meals with ocean views, while Seagrass Spa provides rejuvenating treatments. Guests can enjoy fitness classes or swim in the indoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is €104
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

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

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. The Two Bridges Walk and Riverwatch Aquarium and Visitor Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Railway Road, Buncrana, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Buncrana Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ned's Point Fort - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Buncrana Castle - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rathmullan House - 57 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tank & Skinny’s Seaside - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, 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 hydrotherapy, a hot stone massage or a body treatment at Seagrass Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Peninsula Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a steam room and a sauna.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, a reception hall and a lift
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a ballroom
Room features
All 80 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loughview Bar
  • Peninsula Restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

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 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 25 December.

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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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 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inishowen Gateway Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from €104.00, 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 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 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon to 2:00 PM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Inishowen Gateway Hotel?

Checkout 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 Ned's Point Fort are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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