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Reviews of The Gateway Lodge

Killybegs Road (R925), Donegal Town, Donegal, Ireland

#10 of 22 B&Bs and inns in Donegal

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Review Score

Based on 1913 B&B reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    8.0
    A Great find highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There didn’t appear to be a bar which is normally useful when your wife is taking 2 hours to get ready although more than plenty within a 5 min walk

    Very clean and room was a great size, breakfast was delicious although the staff did appear to struggle when it got busier. Recommend getting down early

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

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

    This is a fantastic warm family run hotel with the personal touch.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    10
    Birthday break 🥂
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's next to a busy road but there is a walkway that takes you into the town centre from behind the castle

    Very friendly staff, warm comfortable room, excellent food!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    10
    A pleasure to stay here 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    N/A

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very good all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very good and room excellent breakfast very good also

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    10
    The room and food were exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was perfect and the location was excellent.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    10
    Gateway getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a lovely meal in another hotel just a short distance from the Gateway. It would have been nice to be able to eat dinner in the Gateway but the restaurant closed at 5pm. It wasn't the end of the world but it would have been convenient.

    We got a very warm welcome on arrival. Lovely, clean, Comfortable, spacious rooms 1 superior 2 family all of which were perfect! We also had a lovely send off so I think Lucy deserves a mention for this!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect venue for a visit to Donegal Town
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like.

    Great accomodation in perfect location, walking distance to the town. Receptionist Lucy was lovely, so friendly and welcoming. We stayed in one of the outside apartments, very quiet, great night's sleep. Great value for money.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    Compliments to Aoife for lovely warm welcome!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Curtains might provide more privacy and keep light out

    Comfortable, warm, clean, spacious, lovely shower, tea& coffee

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Stayed in many places in Donegal but this is the one I'll be returning to from now on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel is exceptionally clean and well taken care of. Special mention to the young lady that checked us in, she was extremely friendly and is a credit to the hotel.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    10
    Really lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast was excellent, room spacious and very comfortable, better than many hotels we've stayed in.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the restaurant is only 8am to 5pm and as a lot of the people staying there seemed to be business people seemed strange to close it before most of us had finished work . My room was in the courtyard and the water pressure for the shower was pretty rubbish

    Beautiful area, great staff, room was clean tidy great size, breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    8.0
    Varied , comfortable and very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The on site restaurant closes at 17.00 but that encouraged us to use other local venues which really are minutes away. In doing so we passed the local pubs many of which had live music which we were then tempted to enter!

    We didn't choose to include breakfast but the restaurant/cafe on site was beautifully appointed and did a lovely variety of breakfasts and light meals. Big portions, freshly cooked and clearly highly rated by the towns people also. The location, just minutes from Donegal Town centre and historical sites, also couldn't have been more convenient for transport links via taxi and bus to local villages and Coach services to all major Irish cities.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    10
    A lovely hotel and cafe/restaurant in a great location. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We would have liked a toilet brush in the bathroom!

    The staff were always helpful in the hotel and at Blas. Great location for Donegal Town where we were attending an event. Good standard of cleanliness and a quiet room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    9.0
    A night in snowy Donegal
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Two minutes from every pub, free parking on the spot, friendly staff and cozy room with bathroom just renovated

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very clean and modern, food was amazing

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

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

    Very clean and modern, great location and the food is exceptional

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    9.0
    Great location and breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and breakfast close to the centre of town Staff lovely

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    10
    Stayed here a few times, will definitely be back nice hotel nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was quite cold in middle off the night the heating wasnt on at that stage and it was very frosty outside

    Nice clean location nice room not far from centre

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room could have been a little warmer, it wasn’t cold, but not toasty either, it would have made it a little cosier

    Although the breakfast wasn’t included in the price it was very good and well worth it, the coffee here is really good! The bed was exceptionally comfortable, I want one at home, showers could be a little bigger then again not everyone is as big as me lol

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    10
    Very comfortable hotel and great parking facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The room was lovely and the location perfect

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    9.0
    Great place would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no curtains only blinds in the room. I prefer a completely dark room for sleeping in but light was shining through the blinds.

    The room was located in the courtyard. It was so quiet and secluded. The room was spotless.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent walking distance in to Donegal town. Lovely clean room

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    Lovely little hotel , perfect location x would recommend x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Fantastic location for everything , breakfast lovely too x

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    The staff are so welcoming and friendly, breakfast first class, everything we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room was perfect! Clean, warm and spacious.

    Stayed in January 2025

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