Gateway Lodge Donegal

Property class: 3
Guesthouse in Donegal

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Enjoy your visit to Donegal with a stay at Gateway Lodge Donegal. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Blas@thegateway, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is $141
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, a chandelier, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Killybegs road (R925), Donegal, Co. Donegal

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Killaghtee Old Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Donegal Railway Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 41 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 65 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reveller Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gateway Lodge Donegal

  • Enjoy your visit to Donegal with a stay at Gateway Lodge Donegal. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Blas@thegateway, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Blas@thegateway - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.5 to 12.5 for adults, and EUR 5.0 to 5.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Also known as

Gateway Lodge Donegal
Gateway Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Donegal
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse
Gateway Lodge Donegal Guesthouse Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Lodge Donegal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Lodge Donegal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Lodge Donegal?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge of EUR 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gateway Lodge Donegal and nearby?

Gateway Lodge Donegal has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Gateway Lodge Donegal like?

Gateway Lodge Donegal is a short 4-minute walk from Killaghtee Old Church and 5 minutes' walk from Donegal Castle.

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Reviews

Gateway Lodge Donegal Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, filling, and excellent with a generous menu. (35 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient and free parking with ample space for guests. (24 reviews)
  • The restaurant at the property offers excellent food and very friendly staff. (17 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, helpful staff, parking, clean room
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel with friendly staff and restaurant was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean an good parking and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was spacious and clean with a great location. The restaurant had a fabulous breakfast and the staff were all friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast. Lots of parking. 5 minute walk to town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly friendly staff, excellent restaurant, ample parking, and prime location for Donegal Town
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fairly large and comfortable, staff were friendly and very helpful. Location was good, walkable to town centre.
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8/10 Very good

Clean,nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Walkable to Donegal town center. Staff was attentive. En-suites were nicely updated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely breakfast and wonderfully happy and friendly staff, Effie is amazing. She gave ideas of where to eat and sightsee. Our flights were cancelled the night before so our drive in was hurried and we appreciated getting our room early. Definitely would stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were perfect,food brilliant, staff very friendly. The Lodge is ideally situated for DonegalTown.Recommend this hotel to any holidaymakers.
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This is a beautiful, clean property in a convenient location! I would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location Excellent breakfast
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Lovely and clean, beautiful room and close to town centre.
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Room was spotless and bed very comfortable. Staff very friendly and courteous
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10/10 Exceptional

Room spotless…. Staff lovely and breakfast excellent
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Great hotel in a perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience, breakfast everybday phenomenal.; 10/10 would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room… Excellent breakfast… Wonderful experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant stay. Friendly staff, huge spotlessly clean room and delicious breakfast. We would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and the staff was friendly. No problems I would recommend the hotel
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful Christmas decor. Delicious breakfast. Bed was comfortable enough
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Wonderful location just a short walk to restaurants and shops. Staff were very friendly and attentive.