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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
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Close to the beach
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Highlighting a ballroom and a banquet hall, suited for gatherings, the 3-star Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana is located approximately a 25-minute walk from the Buncrana Castle. Featuring a lounge bar, a Jacuzzi and a shared lounge, this Buncrana hotel is within a few blocks of the Ned's Point Fort.

Location

The Amazing Grace Park is only 250 m from the hotel, while the Buncrana Lighthouse is just 650 metres away. Overlooking Lough Swilly, the Gateway Buncrana is also 0.9 km from Buncrana Beach.

The accommodation is notable for the picturesque location 100 km from Donegal airport.

Rooms

This beachfront hotel has 73 rooms, comprising a seating area and a dining area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, along with tea/coffee making equipment, are offered. Ironing facilities are featured for guests' comfort. Bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and toiletries. Enjoy views of the lake, while staying at the Gateway.

Eat & Drink

Peninsula Restaurant serves various kinds of European dishes around 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

A gym and a sauna can be booked at this accommodation at an extra charge. A heated pool as well as a health club highlight the Gateway. Also, this hotel provides a golf club, a golf course, and a sports complex, along with access to canoeing and fisheries for active guests. The hotel features a spa salon to add to a perfect stay. Business travellers will make use of a work desk and a photocopier offered at meeting rooms and a business centre on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Fort Dunree for fascinating history and stunning coastal views.
  • Taste local seafood at the Drift Inn for a true Buncrana flavor.
  • Explore the scenic Wild Atlantic Way on a leisurely coastal walk.
  • Don't miss the Inishowen Maritime Museum for unique maritime tales.
  • Take a day trip to Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Family Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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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Location

Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
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Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
Nearby
Park
Amazing Grace Park
800 ft
Restaurants
Road House Bar & Restaurant
2700 ft
National Road 15
The Beach House Bar & Restaurant
2900 ft
Restaurant
Tank & Skinny's
2900 ft
Swilly Rd
The Lunch Box
3600 ft
Unit 1 Ardaravan Square
Fisherman's Wharf
3300 ft
Shore Road
Getting around
City Centre
Buncrana3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Donegal Airport (CFN)146 min  ·  60.1 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:00
Check-out
from 08:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 14.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
73
Check-in
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Check-out
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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