The Gateway Lodge

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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

Options with:

  • Inner courtyard view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Twin Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 2 single beds
US$287 for 3 nights
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Economy Double Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 1 double bed
US$307 for 3 nights
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Double Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$338 for 3 nights
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Deluxe King Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$367 for 3 nights
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Triple Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$419 for 3 nights
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Large Single Room
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Breakfast US$18
  • 1 single bed
US$276 for 3 nights
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Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
258 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$96 per night
Original price
US$338.19
Late Escape Deal
- US$50.73
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$287.46
US$96 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Economy Double Room
  • 1 double bed
226 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$102 per night
Price US$307
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
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Double Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
258 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$113 per night
Price US$338
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
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Deluxe King Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
344 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$122 per night
Original price
US$431.27
Late Escape Deal
- US$64.69
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$366.58
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Triple Room
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
334 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 3
US$140 per night
Original price
US$493.33
Late Escape Deal
- US$74
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$419.33
US$140 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Large Single Room
  • 1 single bed
226 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$92 per night
Price US$276
Excluded: 13.5 % VAT
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean spacious room with comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Good parking. 5 minutes from town centre.”
Nathan
Australia Australia
“Comfy bed, clean room, room for parking my car, and super close to the Diamond.”
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central, room was spacious and clean and the bed very comfy. Would stay again.”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely room with great facilities and a gorgeous bathroom, could do with a door hook to hang stuff on and a shelf above the toilet too but other than that a beautiful room The breakfast was delicious, I had the French Toast and my partner had a...”
Richard
Ireland Ireland
“Staff very helpful and friendly. Nice location.. Quiet and private.”
Greer
Ireland Ireland
“The room was spacious warm and clean bed very comfortable.”
Albert
Malta Malta
“Spent one night at this property. Very spacios and clean with ample parking. Centrally located too.”
Niall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and tidy , friendly and helpful staff and a lovely breakfast”
Jr
Australia Australia
“Fabulous room and bathroom. Breakfast was superb. We had a lovely stay.”
Celine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was very good - with a few mins walk to town square. The breakfast was very good. Good value and great service.”

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 2,250 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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.