Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Situated in picturesque Buncrana, The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a luxury spa, a 20-metre pool, and a modern Irish restaurant. With colourful bedrooms, the hotel has wonderful views of Lough Swilly and guests can go golfing for free at Buncrana Golf Course right next to the hotel. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated with rich fabrics and ornamental cushions, and all feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities and a modern en suite bathroom. Room service is also available, and most rooms have scenic lake views. The Loughview Bar serves a light lunch and traditional evening menu, and the Peninsula Restaurant serves creative cuisine using local produce in more formal surroundings. The grand Lisfannon Banqueting Suite offers a popular Sunday cavery. The Seagrass Wellbeing Spa features a sauna, indoor swimming pool and wellness centre, with an extensive range of indulgent beauty treatments available. The Inishowen Gateway offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi, and overlooks the Buncrana golf club. Just 15 minutes’ from Derry, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is also only 30 minutes from Letterkenny. Glenveagh National park can be reached in an hour, and there are a number of golf clubs within 15 minutes’ drive, including The North West Golf Club and Greencastle Golf Club.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Deborah
United Kingdom“It's central to everywhere, great location 😁 we stayed 3 nights on room only as we are not big breakfast people and we ate in the bar every night which was fantastic. The staff were lovely and the food was quick and tasty. We stay there quite...”
Angela United Kingdom“Friendly staff, good music on in the bar both nights. Room was clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the lough. This is our 3rd stay at the hotel and would return.”- Mc United Kingdom“It was just a lovely atmosphere and busy but most of all a great night away to relax.”
- Neill United Kingdom“Great view from rooms. Staff nice. Would stay again for sure.”
- Clantara United Kingdom“Wonderful hotel, equally wonderful and courteous staff and beautiful location. Will stay longer than only one night next time.”
Joanne United Kingdom“I liked the staff, very helpful. The pool facilities were nice.”- Anne
Ireland“The room was comfortable and warm and also quiet which is important to me The breakfast selection is excellent and the staff are attentive and efficient.” 
Cathal United Kingdom“We booked here for a night away and it was really nice we had a few drinks in the bar and staff was so friendly throughout the hotel”- Dave United Kingdom“I ate dinner in the bar in the evening and it was lovely (the views would have been lovely but it was wintertime so it was dark) the staff were really nice on reception and in the bar area-No problem with the hotel whatsoever (The Drift Inn pub...”
Victoria United Kingdom“Beautiful breakfast and a very comfortable and clean room.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Peninsula Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
Facilities of Inishowen Gateway HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Aerobics
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
Pool 2 - indoor (kids)
Free!
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Couples massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
- Irish
House rulesInishowen Gateway Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are kindly asked to book at reception to go golfing.
During quieter months the Peninsula Restaurant may be closed and dinner served in Lough View Bar.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Inishowen Gateway Hotel
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Inishowen Gateway Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Inishowen Gateway Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Inishowen Gateway Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Inishowen Gateway Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Buncrana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Inishowen Gateway Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Peninsula Restaurant
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Room options at Inishowen Gateway Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Twin
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Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Aerobics
- Live music/performance
- Beach
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Beauty Services
- Movie nights
- Facial treatments
- Bike tours
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Couples massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Fitness classes
