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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

4.5(1,477)
Hotel

About

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers bright, comfortable rooms with views over Lisfannon Beach and Lough Swilly, making it a scenic base for business groups exploring the Inishowen Peninsula. Meeting guests can enjoy complimentary access to the adjacent Buncrana Golf Club and unwind in the leisure center with a 20-meter pool, steam room, and sauna.

Event spaces like the Swilly Suite provide lakeside views paired with in-house dining and bar service, ideal for client dinners or team gatherings. With 80 rooms and proximity to Derry and Letterkenny, the hotel supports multi-night stays alongside business events in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Best for

  • Multi-night group stays with scenic views
  • Corporate wellness retreats & spa days
  • Business dinners with waterfront ambiance

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Beachfront setting beside Lisfannon Beach
Location
Beachfront setting beside Lisfannon Beach
One of the few hotels in Donegal located directly beside the beach, offering views over golden sands, Lough Swilly, and Buncrana Harbour. This setting provides a scenic backdrop for events and easy access to coastal walks and local ferry services.
Indoor 20-metre swimming pool with sauna and steam room
Leisure Amenities
Indoor 20-metre swimming pool with sauna and steam room
A well-equipped leisure centre featuring a 20-metre pool, steam room, and sauna, ideal for relaxation and wellness during multi-day business stays or event breaks.
Seagrass Wellbeing Centre with spa treatments and relaxation room
Wellness Facilities
Seagrass Wellbeing Centre with spa treatments and relaxation room
Offers a range of facials, massages, infrared sauna, and PEMF therapy bed, complemented by a tranquil relaxation room with personal headphones for meditation or music, supporting guest wellbeing during events.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,477 reviews