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Reviews of The Gateway Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Main Street, Swinford, Ireland

#8 of 8 hotels in Swinford

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 485 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    3.0
    Very disappointed wanted a refurbished room didn’t get one and breakfast not as good as it use to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Under new management Staff are very young and not experienced Plates was taken as soon as we finished eating made us feel rushed Orders not taken correctly and lots of mistakes

    New management Have made improvements to toilets and restaurant and function room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    10
    Like the Ronseal add, it does what it says on the can and a bit more.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing not to like.

    Very friendly welcome, enjoyed the evening meal and had an excellent nights sleep, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    5.0
    Good location passable otherwise
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff, left waiting fifteen minutes for the dinner menu, never came so i left. The lift was dirty and smelly. The shower didn’t work and the bath although clean had the residue of cleaning product on it.

    The location was excellent and the room was warm

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    I would go back next time I need a hotel in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were really good . I had a problem with a locked case , and the girls on reception went out of their way to to resolve this , and every one else we met went out of there to be friendly and helpful .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    ENJOYED OUR SHORT STAY AND WOULD CERTAINLY BOOK THIS HOTEL AGAIN
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    NOTHING

    NICE MEALS FRIENDLY STAFF

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Friendly accomadating staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy, furniture being moved late night early morning so didn't sleep well.

    Nice room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    10
    The Gateway is a lovely hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing could have been better. The Gateway is a lovely hotel.

    The Gateway is a fabulous little hotel in the pleasant little town of Swinford, it is clean and bright, lovely food and excellent staff, would highly recommend this hotel to all! My mum was over visiting myself and my husband, we often call in for a meal and a few glasses of wine, it has become our favourite place!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    4.0
    Place need clean carpets and paint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No fruit for breakfast

    Breakfast was good staff lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Brilliant hotel and amazing food.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. Everything was good

    This is a brilliant hotel. The staff are incredibly friendly, the rooms are good, the shower is about the best I have ever had in a hotel and the food...... incredible. I had the best steak every and portions are very generous. Breakfast was amazing. I needed to stay close to the airport and this hotel is absolutely perfect. I will definitely return whenever in the West of Ireland.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel - Food absolutely succulent and delicious - staff ever so friendly & accommodating
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Friendliness of the staff was outstanding The room was v clean, warm and comfortable beds Got running water for an 1 long Epsom salts bath - fantastic Wifi connection v good The location was perfect for my requirements The food - OMG was absolutely beautiful - so tasty and so many options too

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were excellent very attentive and the food was excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    customer service??

    i went here for a fishing trip which i do about 10 times a year, staying between castlebar,foxford or swinford. friday night the 18th september it was pouring rain, but i thought i still get some fishing done saturday, before the river rose, but when i arrived to the river at nine it was completely flooded,no fishing to be done, but after nearly 4 hours of driving i was hungry and went to the gateway hotel and had breakfast. great breakfast. after i went to the girl in the reception and told her that there was no way i was going to be fishing and i was thinking about going back to wicklow instead. she informed me that the room was non refundable straight away, and it had to be paid. so room was paid for and i told her that i was not going to be using the room that night. i have stayed in the gateway hotel about 10 times in the last couple of years and its always been ok, food good... i think the ivy tower hotel in castlebar, which is alot cheaper, is better and the lady who runs it understands if the fishing is no good, and has let me cancel before, so has the moy hotel in swinford. for this reason i dont know if ill book this hotel again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    10
    Would of liked more time there, loved it.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean/comfortable/relaxing. The best scrambled eggs , and we look forward to another stay. Very easy to location for knock airport. Loved it.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit of a hovel, bare minimum linens etc and not particularly comfortable. The 3 star rating might be an exaggeration

    The lobby and restaurant were lovely. Great service and good food at breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    Great Hotel in the heart of Swinford, highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Perfect location, friendly staff, large comfortable room and a hearty breakfast too.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    5.0
    Rooms charged to my credit card before I arrived
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property had already charged two rooms to my credit card before I arrived without my permission ! The excuse was that the receptionist went home earlier and had already processed it . Staff on arrival not very helpful - but bar staff were friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    10
    Great hotel in Swinford.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil. All great.

    Easy to find in the town, nearby pubs and restaurants. Easy free parking, staff brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. Asked to print off a boarding pass for the following day. Brilliant service. Magnificent breakfast. Short of nothing. Will return.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    Vey welcoming hotel, well run establishment and excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Charging the room & food to the debit card before having the opportunity to sort out the bill with reception staff.

    Excellent staff, very efficient, so attentive and very friendly. More that helpful an catered to our needs. Rooms excellent an beds so comfy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs updating. A little tired. Dinner good Waited too long for breakfast. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom door didn't close.....no air in room screen on sash windows.hallway looked old and carpets were patched up.downstairs looked like a different hotel

    Reception area parking

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    4.0
    Not recommended if you value your sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room. Toilet door lock didn't work. Room had a tiny, short window with very little light. Single glazing, zero sound proofing and slightly open. Room was very clammy and not ventilated. Had to request a fan. The sound of the traffic and people milling about kept me awake till the early hours. I had been driving all day and went to bed around 10:30pm, absolutely knackered. Went to bed early hoping for a good sleep, and it was one of the worst sleeps I have had, anywhere.

    The restaurant and the staff were excellent. Had a nice meal, and a complimentary drink as we were leaving the next morning at 6am, so would not be having breakfast. Absolutely no issues with the staff or the restaurant. Great location near the airport as well.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    10
    Lovely hotel- excellent staff - very tasty food - rooms clean bright and spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was bright and airy and very clean. The staff were excellent especially Stephen - thanks for your brilliant service and interesting chat. We had lunch dinner and breakfast in the hotel - it was all lovely and cooked to our requests.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    10
    Just nice. Simple. I recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect 👍

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    10
    Brilliant two days!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower curtains, they get wet and sticky. This is personal opinion though on shower curtains in general!

    This hotel was great, from friendly accommodating staff to comfy beds! The food was delicious, we were only disappointed we couldn’t eat there the second night due to family commitments after a baptism! Would stay again and recommend to anyone heading that direction.

    Stayed in July 2023

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