About this property

Featuring free WiFi, The Gateway Lodge offers accommodation 2 minutes' walk from Donegal town centre. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a shower. A full breakfast menu is available each morning, at a surcharge. Letterkenny is 41 km from the Gateway Lodge, while Enniskillen is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Sligo Airport, 52 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    Brilliant staff, great location and Fabulous breakfast
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good parking for a motorcycle. Close to town, but not too close. Quiet, clean and comfortable.
  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly reception Early check in Airy well presented room in a quiet location just a few minutes to town Large comfortable bed
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was lovely and clean. Just a small walk over the bridge to town.
  • Cristina
    Ireland Ireland
    Brilliant location and really nice restaurant/cafe. The room was very spacious with modern amenities.
  • Tony
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location Very friendly staff Excellent breakfast
  • Niamh
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very helpful , lovely rooms . Breakfast in the restaurant attached is lovely
  • Mohammed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hotel with modern rooms . Fantastic staff , private parking 5 mins from town . The attached restaurant was amazing . Great food and breakfast was great . If you stay here would highly recommend paying for the breakfast as hotel guests...
  • Arlene
    Ireland Ireland
    Really lovely place to stay! Staff were lovely, and the food was amazing. The room was so clean and quiet and felt really safe. Not too far of a walk from the main area of the town too. Value for money for sure.
  • Eilish
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely stay excellent room and staff were exceptional

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 2,262 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am a hard working enthusiastic person who you will most likely be sick of seeing around reception!i enjoy assisting guests to ensure they get the maximum out of their stay in donegal,in my off time I enjoy a bit of golf and family life

Property information

We are a family run guest house and recently have renovated the property to a high modern standard.we are located within a 2 min walk to the town centre,we have ample free car parking and free efibre throughout

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Gateway Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a credit card is required to hold the booking and a deposit may be charged.

Early check-in between 13:00 - 16:00 is possible for an additional fee of EUR 20, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. Late check-out is also possible between 11:00 and 13:00 for an additional fee of EUR 20, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Please note that for bookings of 4 rooms or more, different policies and conditions apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Gateway Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.