Inishowen Gateway Hotel - Buncrana

$$$$||View on mapBuncrana, IrelandRailway Road, Buncrana, Ireland|
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Inishowen Gateway Hotel - Buncrana
Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families22%
Groups11%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families22%
Groups11%
Solo8%

3-star beachfront hotel overlooking Lough Swilly with complimentary golf and a full wellness centre

Amenities

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers direct access to Lisfannon Beach and a leisure centre with a 20-metre swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Guests receive free access to Buncrana Golf Club, located right next to the hotel, for a round of golf. The property also provides free private parking, a picnic area, and a shared lounge with a TV.

Rooms

Many rooms at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana have been recently upgraded to a high standard and offer scenic views over Lough Swilly or the golf course. Each spacious room includes a work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a powerful shower. Some family rooms are large enough for two adults and two children, with complimentary water provided.

Dining

The Swilly Restaurant serves creative cuisine using local produce, while the Peninsula Restaurant offers a formal dining setting with views of the lough. The Loughview Bar and Swilly Bar provide lighter meals, traditional evening menus, and live music performances. The Lisfannon Banqueting Suite hosts Sunday lunches and events such as weddings and conferences for up to 700 guests.

Wellness

The Seagrass Wellbeing Centre features an infrared sauna, PEMF bed, and a relaxation area with certified therapists offering treatments for cancer care and holistic therapies. Guests can book outdoor ecotherapy activities like forage walks and forest bathing, as well as full body massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa also provides a couples massage room, fitness centre, and fitness classes with locker facilities.

Family & Business

Families have access to a children's pool, playground, and babysitting services, plus kids' meals and a snack bar. Business travellers can use the conference facilities that accommodate up to 700 guests, with a business centre, fax/photocopying, and meeting rooms. The hotel also offers evening entertainment, bike tours, and walking tours for all ages.

  • Location: Beachfront on Lisfannon Beach overlooking Lough Swilly
  • Rooms: Recently upgraded sea view rooms with scenic lake views
  • Dining: Peninsula Restaurant, Swilly Bar & Loughview Bar
  • Wellness: Seagrass Wellbeing Centre with certified cancer care therapists
  • Unique Feature: Complimentary golf at Buncrana Golf Club
  • Family: Children's pool, playground, babysitting & kids' meals
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:00
from 08:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 14.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:73
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Rooms and availability

Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body scrub

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

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
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Essential information about Inishowen Gateway Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 59 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 96.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Donegal, CFN

Location

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
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Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
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Park
Amazing Grace Park
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Restaurant
The Lunch Box
1.1 km
Restaurant
Fisherman's Wharf
1.0 km

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FAQ about Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel?
Staying approximately a 5-minute walk from the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel, guests will find one of the top-rated landmarks, Amazing Grace Park, whereas Linsfort is 5 km away.
Does Inishowen Gateway Hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of Inishowen Gateway Hotel can take advantage of complimentary private parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel?
Guests of Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-bar The Drift Inn offering European cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Inishowen Gateway Hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:00 and check out from 08:00.
How much does it cost to stay at this comfortable hotel?
The price for a room in this comfortable hotel starts at $80.
What payment methods are available in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel?
At the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel?
Family Room, Queen Room, and Guest Room are among the room types available at the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel?
Each room at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with hair dryers and toiletries.
Does the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
Yes, the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel comprises a conference room as well as a work desk and a xerox.
What are the spa options at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel?
At a health club featured at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a steam room, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi are offered on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel?
Yes, the comfortable Inishowen Gateway Hotel hotel features an indoor swimming pool.
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