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Reviews of Inishowen Gateway Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland

#21 of 36 hotels in Buncrana

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1019 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was quite warm and I didn't sleep well. I mentioned this at check-out and was told that there were fans I could have requested in reception. I hope this helps all future clients.

    Staff are friendly and very helpful. Views are amazing. Dinner had many choices and was delicious. The team had put a candle in my hubbies dessert as it was his birthday. Very nice touch! The pool was a decent size and well looked after. Towels are provided and there are lockers in the changing rooms.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No biscuits on tea/coffee tray

    The whole relaxing experience of the hotel and of course spectacular views

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay , great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to the town and lots of facilities in the hotel itself and right in the beach.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Lovely accommodation and the wonderful people of Ireland

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was great and kept the children entertained. Everything was clean and food was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    relaxing & enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean & lovely decor

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reception under resourced!

    Great location, very comfortable and clean!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Fabulous hotel and staff. 9/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think the leisure centre needs a hot tub and I also would like a smokers area with some seat's and few tables outside. That's my only suggestion for some improvements. Everything else just fabulous x

    The staff were all amazing very friendly helpful and they couldn't do enough for myself and disabled mum. The food was delicious, and bedrooms so comfortable. We arrived on a Sunday to check out one the Tuesday LOL we ended up staying to the Friday. The weather was amazing and the beach so close. The pool sauna and steam I loved also. We loved our stay many thanks and we'll be down again soon! Love Siobhàn & Mary (mum & daughter) xx

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Festival
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no biscuits in room

    Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fan in our bathroom was filthy (just with dust) but wasn't the best sight from shower.

    The food was lovely in the bar. Receptionist was lovely gave us a great recommendation. The room was clean and there was live music in the bar and he was great craic . Lovely view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bacon is a bit overcooked for our liking.

    Nearly all the food was good. Great selection.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    The staff make this place home from home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best hotel in the world !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable Gateway stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I could not fault the hotel, staff or food. I emailed the hotel immediately when we arrived home to express how well we enjoyed our stay.

    The room was both spacious and comfortable. The leisure facilities at the hotel were also very good. We dined in the main bar for dinner and had breakfast. Both of which were delicious and plentiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel in the heart of Buncrana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel bar was closed and the restaurant area was used as a substitute for the bar but we decided not to eat/drink there as we would have preferred a bar ambience

    The Bed was very comfortable and location excellent is excellent - only 5 mins walk from the town with loads of pubs/restaurants Staff all lovely Pool was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Everything 100% could not have been improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was lovely, the one thing I look forward to at Inishowen Gateway is the porridge while my husband enjoys an enormous fryup. I have been visiting here for a number of years and would highly recommend it to anyone

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent and enjoyable 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean with friendly and informative staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Recently this hotel changed the bar area to the other end of the hotel , the hotel is set in stunning scenery, but in the new bar the view is the carpark, there is no where to sit outside to either eat or drink , this is a huge wasted opportunity to use the views , this was very disappointing and ruin it a bit for us as it was the views we went for

    Staff were so friendly and helpful, food was lovely

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we had to go back home.

    Our lovely late surprise complement late check out as we went away for our anniversary ❤️.. outstanding lovely bubbly staff who go above and beyond for their guest.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My partner is vegan not a large selection in the restaurant

    A lovely traditional Irish hotel A good central location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was average

    rooms lovely, beds very comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing all was great.

    We were here to celebrate our little daughters 4th birthday and to get tike away as a busy family! They had a birthday card and some snacks for her. She was delighted

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really warm weather and no AC in the room, or it wasn't working.

    Location, lovely staff and great sea views

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price as it was a good bit more than last year.

    Love it here, great place and everything is close by. Staff are great.

    Stayed in July 2025

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