Name: The Gateway Hotel
Address: Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Ireland, Dundalk, County Louth, IE
Price range: $131–$219 per night
Rating: 8.87

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe The Gateway Hotel as modern and clean, with consistently praised breakfasts, comfortable rooms with views, and ample parking, while its out of town setting tends to suit drivers more than walkers.

Staff are frequently noted as friendly and helpful. Some guests experienced temperature control issues and occasional odors or minor maintenance problems. A few reported slow bar or restaurant service, policy or billing confusion, and one overbooking incident. Overall, expect a comfortable stay that works best if you have a car.

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Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Free and secure parking is repeatedly highlighted. Bar service can be slow at times, and late night seating may be limited to the lobby after 11:30.

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10

Donal

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great two night stay. Didn’t experience the restaurant but did have drinks in the bar both evenings. Service was a little slow but nothing out of the ordinary. Room was large and comfortable and the reception staff were really helpful when I needed to prints some speeches.

8

Kayleigh

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable, nice view of the sea. There was weird smells coming through the vent in our room at times which was unpleasant. I was ment to get 10% of my food bill but i didnt, also couldnt sit at the bar and have a drink after 11.30 had to sit in lobby.

10

Andrew

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent modern hotel, all the facilities you would expect at a high standard. Very good location for exploring the area.

10

Matthew

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facilities - good breakfast - helpful staff

10

Pauline

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and beautiful inside with very friendly helpful staff. First class breakfast for just 10 euro if booked at reception. Plenty of secure parking. Slight criticism regarding room being cold which we reported but wasn't fixed but manager was very apologetic next day. Olga on reception was SO helpful.

10

Patrick

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein Turmhotel ganz am südlichen Ende der Stadt. Die Innenstadt war nur mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Vom Hotelzimmer Aussicht auf die grüne Umgebung, sehr beruhigend schön. Ein riesiger Parkplatz, sehr praktisch. Meine Wünsche wurden eingegangen. Die Innenstadt von Dundalk war schön, einladend gastfreundlich. Hotel Ort sind meiner Meinung nach 1 Besuch wert.

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10

Jose Maria

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Una experiencia excelente. El hotel está en una situación magnífica, muy bien conectado con la autopista, lo que facilita tanto la llegada como los desplazamientos. Las instalaciones y el servicio son de primera, con un personal siempre atento y amable. La habitación era cómoda, amplia y muy limpia, ideal para descansar tras un día de viaje o trabajo. El gimnasio está en muy buenas condiciones, perfecto para mantener tus rutinas de entrenamiento incluso durante el viaje. Además, el desayuno es delicioso, con una variedad amplia y de calidad que se agradece mucho. Sin duda, un lugar al que volveré. Muy recomendable tanto para estancias de trabajo como de descanso.

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8

R

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean hotel ,very friendly staff ,free parking ,good wifi ,nice restaurant

10

Brendan

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Well appointed rooms. Breakfast excellent. Good, free parking.

10

Alister

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Modern, clean, comfortable, decent food although service was slow even on a quiet Monday night.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean. A few guests reported missed housekeeping or unpleasant odors (for example, from drains or vents).

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John

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good food, good service. Shower drain in room had a really bad smell. Would expect housekeeping to have it sorted before letting the room out to paying customers.

8

Kayleigh

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable, nice view of the sea. There was weird smells coming through the vent in our room at times which was unpleasant. I was ment to get 10% of my food bill but i didnt, also couldnt sit at the bar and have a drink after 11.30 had to sit in lobby.

8

Thomas

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff are very friendly, they do put advertisements in the lifts that they do not Honour which I found very naughty The worst was the empty can , chips I found on my room floor after the room was supposed to be ready for my stay . Asked them to sort toilet flush out , that was never repaired

10

Rowland

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gateway Hotel in Dundalk is one of the best hotel the room is very clean the service is excellent the environment is perfect everything about the hotel is perfectly okay I recommend anyone that want to travel to above City to love in that way Hotel I rated it five star

8

Stephen

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms

10

Peter

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice hotel, clean room and tasty food.

10

Kathleen

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room Friendly staff Breakfast very nice

8

R

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely clean hotel ,very friendly staff ,free parking ,good wifi ,nice restaurant

10

MAUREEN

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and staff was very polite and very accommdating

10

Shaun

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean and staff were very pleasant, particularly the receptionist and staff at breakfast. Room was very nice and very quiet. Breakfast was excellent.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, comfortable, and often spacious, with some offering sea or upper floor views. Several guests noted temperature control quirks and the lack of in room fridges, plus occasional odors or maintenance snags.

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10

Donal

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great two night stay. Didn’t experience the restaurant but did have drinks in the bar both evenings. Service was a little slow but nothing out of the ordinary. Room was large and comfortable and the reception staff were really helpful when I needed to prints some speeches.

8

Amanda

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the property very much. Only negative is room was too hot. Airconnturned off suring the night and we were told this was to save the planet.. meantime my husband woke up seating and made for a uncomfortable sleep. This was also the case with my daughter who stayed in another room. Aircon needs to be available throughout the entire stay please in the rooms.

8

Kayleigh

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable, nice view of the sea. There was weird smells coming through the vent in our room at times which was unpleasant. I was ment to get 10% of my food bill but i didnt, also couldnt sit at the bar and have a drink after 11.30 had to sit in lobby.

10

Andrea

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stay for one night in junior suite . Its was lovely ,big 4 poster bed and separate sitting room . It had all the little extras, coffee machine, water bottles , a bar of chocolate. It had a big bathroom with bath and shower and toiletries

10

Nicola

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasant surprise we had staying here. A fabulous hotel with friendly staff. The lobby and breakfast room were spacious, bright and airy. Great selection for breakfast. The room itself was excellent with a very comfy bed and large tv. The view of the beach was stunning and most unexpected . This hotel is certainly a hidden gem we will stay at again

10

Michelle

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, the check-in was easy everyone there was very nice. It’s very clean modern hotel and a nice room with a view out. It is about 10 minute drive into town, but we enjoyed our stay. The town is very cute.

10

Amanda

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, excellent breakfast, nice room with plenty of space. Would stay here again.

10

richard

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very impressed with the staff who accomodated our needs (daily ice from the bar). While not a deal breaker, would have been nice to have a refrigerator in our excutive suite. Would stay again if ever traveling to Ireland again.

10

Amy

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Brendan

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Well appointed rooms. Breakfast excellent. Good, free parking.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and accommodating across reception and dining. A few reviews cite slow service or communication issues, including an overbooking experience.

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10

Donal

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great two night stay. Didn’t experience the restaurant but did have drinks in the bar both evenings. Service was a little slow but nothing out of the ordinary. Room was large and comfortable and the reception staff were really helpful when I needed to prints some speeches.

10

Ronald

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were all lovely, good food, especially the breakfast, lots of choices at the buffet

10

Steve

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jack was very helpful his service was appreciated

4

Karl

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Moved to a sister hotel due to overbooking by Gateway. Sister hotel was cheaper by €30. I was told to take it up with my booking agent. VERY poor customer service. I reached out 3 times to reservations in the Gateway.

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Graham

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. There is not much around the hotel, you need to drive or have a long walk to reach anywhere. The hotel was lovely, the staff excellent we’d stay again. The food in the restaurant was also very good.

10

Amanda

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, excellent breakfast, nice room with plenty of space. Would stay here again.

10

Kathleen

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room Friendly staff Breakfast very nice

10

Ryan

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great views from the upper floors. The staff were incredible!

10

Becky

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We asked for a charger as we forgot our on and they gave us 1 without hesitation and sent one up.

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Jill

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unable to sleep due to banging noise outside our window. Really poor service at breakfast. One member of staff who was getting breakfast for room service ! I had to ask several times to have dishes replenished. Very few tables were cleared after use. At 10am two further staff appeared ! I mentioned this to the receptionist all she said to me was - I’ll mention this to management.

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Location

Situated outside the center, it usually requires a drive and is not very walkable. Easy motorway access and ample parking make it a convenient base for exploring the area and nearby attractions.

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10

Andrew

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent modern hotel, all the facilities you would expect at a high standard. Very good location for exploring the area.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was an excellent base for a visit to the Cooley Peninsula. We loved the sea views, the breakfast buffet, the restaurant, and the helpful, friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Pauline

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and beautiful inside with very friendly helpful staff. First class breakfast for just 10 euro if booked at reception. Plenty of secure parking. Slight criticism regarding room being cold which we reported but wasn't fixed but manager was very apologetic next day. Olga on reception was SO helpful.

10

Michelle

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, the check-in was easy everyone there was very nice. It’s very clean modern hotel and a nice room with a view out. It is about 10 minute drive into town, but we enjoyed our stay. The town is very cute.

10

Erin

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, modern hotel. Not in the center of town to walk!

10

Katherine

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely hotel. Plan ahead for getting there if you’re coming by bus or train.

10

Patrick

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein Turmhotel ganz am südlichen Ende der Stadt. Die Innenstadt war nur mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Vom Hotelzimmer Aussicht auf die grüne Umgebung, sehr beruhigend schön. Ein riesiger Parkplatz, sehr praktisch. Meine Wünsche wurden eingegangen. Die Innenstadt von Dundalk war schön, einladend gastfreundlich. Hotel Ort sind meiner Meinung nach 1 Besuch wert.

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Ben

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, great staff and a nice stay. Good place for us after flying through the night and being outside of Dublin was better prices than in the big city

10

Graham

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. There is not much around the hotel, you need to drive or have a long walk to reach anywhere. The hotel was lovely, the staff excellent we’d stay again. The food in the restaurant was also very good.

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Jose Maria

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Una experiencia excelente. El hotel está en una situación magnífica, muy bien conectado con la autopista, lo que facilita tanto la llegada como los desplazamientos. Las instalaciones y el servicio son de primera, con un personal siempre atento y amable. La habitación era cómoda, amplia y muy limpia, ideal para descansar tras un día de viaje o trabajo. El gimnasio está en muy buenas condiciones, perfecto para mantener tus rutinas de entrenamiento incluso durante el viaje. Además, el desayuno es delicioso, con una variedad amplia y de calidad que se agradece mucho. Sin duda, un lugar al que volveré. Muy recomendable tanto para estancias de trabajo como de descanso.

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Dining

Breakfast receives strong praise for quality and selection, and the restaurant food is generally well liked. Occasional slow service and some confusion over breakfast charges are mentioned.

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Wendy

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need usb or c charging on desk. A fridge in room would be a nice addition. We were charged for breakfast.

10

Ronald

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were all lovely, good food, especially the breakfast, lots of choices at the buffet

10

Mark

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly and helpful staff. Food was great, and service in the restaurant was super. Great stay

10

Nicola

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasant surprise we had staying here. A fabulous hotel with friendly staff. The lobby and breakfast room were spacious, bright and airy. Great selection for breakfast. The room itself was excellent with a very comfy bed and large tv. The view of the beach was stunning and most unexpected . This hotel is certainly a hidden gem we will stay at again

10

Peter

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice hotel, clean room and tasty food.

10

Graham

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. There is not much around the hotel, you need to drive or have a long walk to reach anywhere. The hotel was lovely, the staff excellent we’d stay again. The food in the restaurant was also very good.

10

Amanda

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, excellent breakfast, nice room with plenty of space. Would stay here again.

10

Kathleen

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room Friendly staff Breakfast very nice

10

Brendan

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Well appointed rooms. Breakfast excellent. Good, free parking.

10

Alister

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Modern, clean, comfortable, decent food although service was slow even on a quiet Monday night.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 $195	11 $152	12 $219
13 $131	14 $141	15 $147	16 $152	17 $152	18 $156	19 $162
20 $133	21 $150	22 $142	23 $150	24 $141	25 $219	26 $190
27 $136	28 $150	29 $141	30 $141

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $141	2 $178	3 $191
4 $136	5 $146	6 $145	7 $151	8 $182	9 $162	10 $171
11 $131	12 $135	13 $138	14 $139	15 $145	16 $145	17 $169
18 $131	19	20 $150	21 $135	22 $144	23 $150	24 $184
25 $149	26 $150	27 $194	28 $174	29	30	31

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