Railway Road, Buncrana, Ireland
#19 of 35 hotels in Buncrana
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1020 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2023
Brendan
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Beachfront location Local traditional Irish pubs.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Irene
United KingdomNot enough glutenfree options in bar / restaurant.
Location. Seaview room.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Frank
United KingdomThe whole weekend was brilliant will definitely be going back
All was good right from the start the staff very friendly especially Jason the barman
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Margaret
United KingdomMy husband and I love the Gateway and have stayed numerous times.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Ian
United KingdomAll was good
The Hotel was very comfortable and the staff could not not do enough for you.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Bernadette
IrelandI didn't like that we only stayed for 2 nights should of stayed longer
The hotel was amazing I went with my family of 2 young kids. The swimming pool was brilliant and the staff were so friendly, it was a great relaxed atmosphere and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
Staff members went above and beyond to help us.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Chanice
United KingdomWe stayed on a Sunday night and was close to Christmas time, we thought the bar may have had a bit more life to it but unfortunately it closed around 10/11 and no entertainment on.
Hotel is beautiful and facilities such as swimming pool/gym and sauna were a brilliant bonus to our stay, staff couldn’t have been more helpful, breakfast was beautiful, the view from our room was stunning and the rooms themselves were so spacious and cosy
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Ciaran
IrelandShowers in the room very dated and the safety bar is badly placed making it very uncomfortable to shower. Some of the cups at breakfast badly stained with tea and coffee marks.
Staff were wonderful, all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great value, beds very comfortable and rooms clean. Pool area very well maintained and clean.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Mary
IrelandReally great time. Staff superb
Everything
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Cameron
United Kingdomwonderful location and service
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Noel
United KingdomFood prices were a little expensive for us, but the meals we did have were excellent, this included the buffet at the evening function.
Ease of booking in and out. Meals were lovely. We ate in the bar on two lunchtimes and breakfast on the day of departure. We had a couple of issues with a drain smell in our ensuite, which was seen to immediately. The offer of an alternative room was offered immediately. Unfortunately, we were limited in choice as we required disabled accessible bathroom. House keeping team, were brilliant in solving the issue very quickly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Gerard
United Kingdombedroom was very warm, but minor detail
staff were very friendly and willing to go that extra mile
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Michelle
United KingdomThe only thing I didn’t like was someone was smoking dope on our floor on the Saturday night and again on the Sunday morning. I know it’s not the fault of the hotel but was awfully off putting.Apart from that our stay was very enjoyable and relaxing.
Our evening meal was beautiful and very quick, Our server Sharon was lovely and very friendly. Our breakfast next morning was lovely, with plenty to chose from.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Paul
United Kingdomwould highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Ann
United KingdomLovely decorated, great location beside the beach, close to Derry and places of interest in Donegal. Staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
David
United KingdomSlightly overpriced but overall a good stay.
Staff were great, especially Chloe, rooms were clean.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Eddy
Irelandno a dislike , but translation in french of the fire escape plan at the back of the bedroom door is hilarious :)
Everything. lovely staff. clean and comfortable room. Great swimming pool. Location is brilliant too. Making it easy to visit places like Derry and Malin Head. Will definitely come back.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 February 2023
Niall
IrelandI would have loved if there was a big roaring fire.
The staff were exceptional - warm, friendly, extremely helpful and accommodating. Very welcoming. The pint of guinness was lovely and the food first rate. I intend to go back for these reasons
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Caroline
United KingdomLack of room service in the evening. No bar service at 9.30, thought it was a little early for the bar to be closed to residents.
The service in the breakfast room. Ellen was very attentive and went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed, despite being understaffed. She was professional and efficient and extremely pleasant.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Sandy1016
United KingdomNo coffee or tea facilities in room. But everything was to my liking.
Room was spacious with walk in shower. Food was excellent. Also leisure facilities where excellent. Great sea view.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Caitriona
IrelandNothing
Great location. Good parking. Free WiFi. Beautiful breakfast. Comfortable room. Lovely staff
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Annette
United KingdomI thought there would have been entertainment on between Christmas and the new year
Location
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Conorw
IrelandBar food was excellent, food and drinks were reasonably priced. Nice room and leisure centre. View from the room was nice!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Majella
United KingdomWe had a great weekend. We normally don’t do winter breaks but the experience was good
We went to the Phil Coulter concert in the hotel, and we also played golf courtesy of the hotel. The area is beautiful with the beach a stone throw away. The weather was dry.
Stayed in December 2022
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