The Gateway Lodge, Donegal Town
Overview
Located nearly 5 minutes on foot from Diamond Obelisk, the 3-star The Gateway Lodge Donegal Town hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site. The smoke-free bed & breakfast is a good starting point for exploring Donegal Town, including Donegal Castle, which is only 350 metres away.
Location
This Donegal Town hotel is conveniently situated within a 7-km distance of Lough Eske. The accommodation is around 10 minutes on foot from Donegal bus stop and just around the corner from Donegal Town Church Of Ireland.
Church of the Sacred Heart is also situated only 400 metres away.
The Gateway Lodge hotel lies 120 km from Ireland West Knock airport.
Rooms
Overlooking the city, the 26 rooms are appointed with an iron, as well as modern facilities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The hotel is in close proximity to Blas, which serves delectable meals.
Leisure & Business
Additionally, staying at The Gateway Lodge Donegal Town, active guests can enjoy a golf playground on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Irish Whiskey TastingGuests can indulge in the flavors of Irish whiskey during a tasting session led by the hotel's knowledgeable bartender, who will teach about the region's rich whiskey heritage.
Traditional Music NightThe hotel's pub hosts a lively traditional music night, where local musicians play the bodhrán, fiddle, and Irish flute, bringing the authentic music and culture of Ireland to guests.
Sheep Herding ExperienceVisitors can experience the beauty of rural Ireland by taking part in a sheep herding session with experienced local shepherds, who guide them through fields and meadows while explaining sheep farming traditions.
Falconry DisplayGuests can witness the breathtaking sight of trained birds of prey soaring through the sky during the hotel's falconry display, where a professional falconer demonstrates the art of falconry while providing insights into the raptor's behavior.
Irish Dancing ClassesGet a taste of Irish dancing culture by attending an Irish dancing class led by a professional instructor, where guests learn the basic steps of jig and reel while having fun.
Chocolate Making WorkshopThe hotel's chocolatier hosts a chocolate-making workshop, sharing the secrets of chocolate-making while guests create their own chocolate creations to take home.
- Bridgestone Irish Cheese Tasting
- Archery and Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Candle Making Workshop
- Foraging Tour and Cooking Class
- Beer Tasting
- Seafood Cooking Class
- Basket Weaving Workshop
- Yoga and Mindfulness Sessions
Location
* Situated in Donegal Town, the lodge lies near Murvagh Beach, Donegal Castle, and Donegal Bay Waterbus Tour. * The area offers Donegal County Museum, Glebe Gallery and Winston Churchill's ancestral home Lissadell House, along with traditional Irish pubs and seafood restaurants. * Killybegs International Carpet Making and Fishing Heritage Center and Sliabh Liag cliffs are ideal for culture enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants