Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 5.0 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of EUR 20, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, but specific pricing details are not provided. Guests should arrange the transfer in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute walk of Killaghtee Old Church and Diamond Obelisk, approximately 0.3 miles from Daniel O'Donnell Museum and 0.4 miles from Donegal Bay Waterbus.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free has not been specified.

The Gateway Lodge in Donegal

Average nightly price at The Gateway Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$118
February	$127
March	$138
April	$156
May	$180
June	$172
July	$179
August	$179
September	$172
October	$135
November	$113
December	$121

What guests think

The Gateway Lodge draws praise for its walkable Donegal Town location, very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenient on-site parking for drivers visiting the castle, pubs, and shops nearby.

Several guests noted very warm or stuffy rooms and compact bathrooms, with no air conditioning or limited water pressure in some cases. Breakfast is widely praised, but there’s no bar and the restaurant closes early, so evening meals require a short walk into town. A straightforward, well-located stay suits most travelers.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking is convenient and plentiful. Multiple reviews note there is no bar and the on-site restaurant closes early, with no evening meals.

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10

Jessica

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely large room with spacious and clean bathroom. Easy to get to with loads of parking and quick walk into Donegal to see the castle or a local pub (The Forge is 100m away and also excellent). Would highly recommend getting the breakfast (12.5 Euro pp) as it was delicious and excellent value.

10

David

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As advertised. Lots of parking and an easy walk (5 mins or less) to the town square where the are lots of pub and dining options. Full king size bed. Excellent breakfast next door.

8

Nichola

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely staff, rooms decorated beautifully and clean Breakfast was wonderful just wish we were aware there is no bar, we arrived early and had to go into the town to get a coffe Hotel and town is lovely however won’t stay again

8

Robert

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to park and short walk into town. Great breakfast if you want it. Some minor maintenance issues need sorting. Would stay here again.

6

Robert

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Left some things to be desired. No facial tissue in rooms, no refrigerator and restaurant closed at 17:00. Within easy walking distance of donegal town though.

10

Darryl

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly friendly staff, excellent restaurant, ample parking, and prime location for Donegal Town

10

LUZ P

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

buena ubicacion, aunque en el pueblo todo es cerca! habitacion amplia y cómoda para dormir ademas de estacionamiento muy práctico

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10

Ann

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All good; but restaurant closed at 5pm which was a surprise. No evening meals

10

Lloyd

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walk to town and parking was convenient.

10

Timothy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a great location. The town of Donegal is quite lovely and very easy to walk in. I was driving throughout Ireland (over 900 miles on the trip), and this hotel was easy to find, had free parking, and was a eight minute walk from the center of the town.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently highlight very clean, well-kept rooms and bathrooms. A few isolated issues were reported, such as stained bedding or dirty sheets that required replacement.

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10

Patrick

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the staff was friendly. No problems I would recommend the hotel

8

Ralph

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed cover had some stains but otherwise room was clean. Helpful staff. Convenient to walk into town

10

Carl

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely brilliant stay. Friendly staff, huge spotlessly clean room and delicious breakfast. We would definitely stay again.

10

Simon

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel!!! Beautiful room, spotlessly clean, friendly staff, gorgeous breakfast. So close to Donegal Town too. Loved the Gateway Lodge <3

10

Rebecca

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, bed was huge. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very filling and quite good

10

patricia

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a little jem in Donegal town.The room was so cosy and clean.zThe bed was really comfortable and i definitely couldn't fault it. The reception staff were so friendly and I would definitely stay here again.zThe breakfast is definitely worth the money as the restaurant is first class.

6

Mikah

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The main reason for my lower rating is that the sheets were dirty (dirt and hair in them), and when we called down to the night porter he didn't offer to change them and wasn't very apologetic. He did provide clean sheets and we changed them ourselves. In the morning the staff was lovely though, and otherwise a clean room.

8

Danielle

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful Christmas decor. Delicious breakfast. Bed was comfortable enough

10

Cara Jayne

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean, beautiful room and close to town centre.

10

Lori

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, quiet and easy walk to town.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with large beds and some spacious layouts, and several guests enjoyed quiet stays. However, some found rooms very warm or stuffy (no AC), and a few bathrooms were compact, darker, or had weaker water pressure.

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Winona

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This little hotel was a great choice. Reasonably priced, great location, quiet and clean. Rooms are small but comfortable and have all you need. Reception staff efficient and helpful. Breakfast had a great choice of tasty food and good service.

10

Jennifer

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy check-in, clean room, quiet, comfortable night’s sleep, close to city centre & Donegal Castle, very spacious room & updated bathroom.

8

Jonathan

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small but big enough. Room and bathroom all seemed nice and new. Plenty of parking. Didn’t try the breakfast so can’t speak to food. Staff very friendly. Only problem was it was like sleeping in a sauna. Hottest hotel room on earth.

8

Robert

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hottest hotel we've ever stayed in. Super stuffy. No air. Very clean and staff was super nice.

10

Scott

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room at the end of the complex - quiet and tidy. Close to everything!

8

Jeffrey

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here one night while driving the Wild Atlantic Way. We were extremely pleased with our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. No AC but they did have a fan.Looks to be a newer building. They are in a good location and have a big parking lot. You can walk a few blocks into town to most of the restaurants. The bathroom was new but it was very small and the water pressure wasn't that good. We would definitely stay again if in the area.

10

Rebecca

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, bed was huge. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very filling and quite good

10

Anthony

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean comfy room. Had a bit of trouble with the heating not staying on, but this may be because we are not familiar with using this style of heating. Staff very helpful especially in advising that just down the road were Laundromat style facilities.

10

Catherine

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay. Fantastic beds! Short walk to Donegal

8

Sandra

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely functional room with a large bed. Small bathroom. Room had no suitcases stands so everything was on the floor, no dressing table to put toiletries etc on and it was a little dark. Good location near the town and a

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with thoughtful touches like accommodating early check-ins and assisting with lost items. A few guests experienced lapses including an uninterested receptionist, billing confusion, or slow response to an issue.

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Anne

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bored receptionist who couldn’t be less interested in guests if she tried. We said we would pay for breakfast separately but despite this we were charged for three full Irish. When we questioned this we were told it was all the same. Won’t be back!

10

Margaret

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and couldnt do enough for you. I would definitely stay here again. Breakfast was great as were the staff in the restaurant next morning as well

10

Patrick

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent property with very nice staff.

10

Darryl

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly friendly staff, excellent restaurant, ample parking, and prime location for Donegal Town

10

Vicky

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with lovely room. Excellent location, close to the centre of town. Friendly young receptionist moved rooms around so we could have an early check in.

10

Dominic

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great and very helpful. Delightful stay.

10

Joe

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff

6

Mikah

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The main reason for my lower rating is that the sheets were dirty (dirt and hair in them), and when we called down to the night porter he didn't offer to change them and wasn't very apologetic. He did provide clean sheets and we changed them ourselves. In the morning the staff was lovely though, and otherwise a clean room.

10

Tammi

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at Gateway Lodge is AMAZING, with hospitality to travel-weary guests without sleep for 24 hours above and beyond expectation! They got us settled, and we enjoyed a wonderful late lunch at Blas Cafe, in preparation for a solid night's sleep our first night in Ireland. Appreciated them all more than we could say. Spacious, lovely room and bath were a great welcome and so comfortable,

10

Lee

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was a normal. We were traveling around Ireland. What happened after the stay was amazing. I left my iPad in the room and we were down in Galway. The folks at the hotel found my iPad and helped get it shipped to my upcoming hotel in Dublin. Amazing and the best customer service I have ever had when staying in at a hotel. Period. Thank you for your help.

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for Donegal Town, within a short, easy walk to the center, Donegal Castle, pubs, and shops. Drivers also found it easy to reach.

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William

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to town centre. Breakfast excellent.

8

Peter

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable to donegal castle, heritage railway station,

10

Scott

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room at the end of the complex - quiet and tidy. Close to everything!

10

Jessica

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Gateway Lodge in Donegal during our travels in Ireland. The onsite parking was convenient and easily accessible. Hotel is just a short walk to town with several dinner options. We ate at The Olde Castle Bar - seafood was fantastic! Donegal castle is just a few min walk from the hotel!

10

Matthew

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location.

10

Vicky

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with lovely room. Excellent location, close to the centre of town. Friendly young receptionist moved rooms around so we could have an early check in.

8

Erin

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean, close to city centre

10

Dan

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a perfect location

10

Cara Jayne

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and clean, beautiful room and close to town centre.

10

Timothy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a great location. The town of Donegal is quite lovely and very easy to walk in. I was driving throughout Ireland (over 900 miles on the trip), and this hotel was easy to find, had free parking, and was a eight minute walk from the center of the town.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns high marks for taste, variety, and value. However, there is no bar and the on-site restaurant or café closes early, so no evening meals are available.

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Winona

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This little hotel was a great choice. Reasonably priced, great location, quiet and clean. Rooms are small but comfortable and have all you need. Reception staff efficient and helpful. Breakfast had a great choice of tasty food and good service.

10

Mark Graham

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breast wax amazing best fresh pancakes and fruit Good choice

10

Jessica

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely large room with spacious and clean bathroom. Easy to get to with loads of parking and quick walk into Donegal to see the castle or a local pub (The Forge is 100m away and also excellent). Would highly recommend getting the breakfast (12.5 Euro pp) as it was delicious and excellent value.

8

Nichola

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely staff, rooms decorated beautifully and clean Breakfast was wonderful just wish we were aware there is no bar, we arrived early and had to go into the town to get a coffe Hotel and town is lovely however won’t stay again

6

Robert

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Left some things to be desired. No facial tissue in rooms, no refrigerator and restaurant closed at 17:00. Within easy walking distance of donegal town though.

10

Rebecca

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, bed was huge. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very filling and quite good

10

Ann

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All good; but restaurant closed at 5pm which was a surprise. No evening meals

10

Paul

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location Excellent breakfast

8

Danielle

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful Christmas decor. Delicious breakfast. Bed was comfortable enough

8

Kannis

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast (add-ons). Lovely room.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $147	2 $116	3 $115	4 $116	5 $121	6 $144	7
8 $112	9 $112	10 $112	11 $112	12 $112	13 $161	14
15 $112	16 $112	17 $112	18 $112	19 $112	20 $156	21 $255
22 $112	23 $112	24 $112	25 $112	26 $112	27 $156	28 $256
29 $112	30 $112

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