About this property
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
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maura
United Kingdom
“The whole relaxing experience of the hotel and of course spectacular views” - .
United Kingdom
“Lovely accommodation and the wonderful people of Ireland” - Emma
United Kingdom
“The pool was great and kept the children entertained. Everything was clean and food was delicious.” - John
United Kingdom
“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.” - Joan
United Kingdom
“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” - Alison
Ireland
“Staff were so friendly and helpful, food was lovely” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“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.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“A lovely traditional Irish hotel A good central location” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“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” - Mary
Ireland
“Food & service was excellent. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Rooms were spotless.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Peninsula Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
House rules
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 print
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.