We had a great stay at The Gateway Lodge. Our room was really big and very clean. The hotel itself is a short walk into Donegal town making it a great base to explore Donegal county and surrounding areas. The breakfast was amazing and great value. We didn’t need the help of the staff too much but every staff member we spoke to was very helpful and polite. The only negative was that one night we could hear snoring from the room next door and people talking outside the room - no fault of the hotel but maybe consider earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Overall we had a fabulous stay and would definitely stay again in the future.

We didn't choose to include breakfast but the restaurant/cafe on site was beautifully appointed and did a lovely variety of breakfasts and light meals. Big portions, freshly cooked and clearly highly rated by the towns people also. The location, just minutes from Donegal Town centre and historical sites, also couldn't have been more convenient for transport links via taxi and bus to local villages and Coach services to all major Irish cities.

The on site restaurant closes at 17.00 but that encouraged us to use other local venues which really are minutes away. In doing so we passed the local pubs many of which had live music which we were then tempted to enter!

Twin room which was warm and the beds were comfortable. I am used to a double bed so I found a single bed strange to sleep in. Otherwise the room was warm and cosy with adequate storage space and a well designed bathroom for the space available. It was great to have a motel type room adjacent to the main hotel, which afforded us the freedom to arrive back to the room without requiring access via the hotel reception. The location is great: literally a 2 minute walk to Donegal Town centre. Breakfast was extra at €12.50 a person but I feel it could have been included as the room was not cheap in comparison to other hotels that do supply a breakfast.

One minor issue was the low pressure in the water supply for the sink but this is typical for much of Donegal.

Lovely spacious room, nice bathroom with stepping shower , which was ideal for me as I have mobility issues .

I have mobility issues , there was only 1 disabled parking space available near the front door / reception area , ( which was occupied for the 2 days that I was there) The car parking areas are on several different levels & are very slanted & steep . I’m very surprised that is the situation bearing in mind the size of the property & the amount of rooms / accommodation it provides that there isn’t more disabled parking spaces.

Location was good with just a short walk into town. Parking was available on the premises - which was a must for us. Rooms were clean and the staff were very pleasant.

The bedroom itself was large with a lot of empty space but the bathroom was tiny. It would have been better if the bedroom was a little smaller and the bathroom a little bigger. I would still recommend the hotel, though. Access to some rooms require you to go up some stairs though most do not. So if you have accessibility issues you need to make sure the hotel provides you a suitable room. These comments aren't really "dislikes", just observations I'm making about the hotel.

Very comfortable bed and excellent shower. Convenient location both for Donegal Town and visiting West Donegal. Really welcoming reception staff who explained access very thoroughly and was reassuring about availability of night staff also.

Not much space for luggage in room. Room is a little dark because of the overhang due to access via an external walkway. The latter might not appeal to everyone as it felt a bit exposed both from a weather and security perspective though the receptionist was at pains to emphasize the presence of staff at their desk at all times. Dark shades on admirably-placed bedside lights are too dark to be useful for reading.

What a true gem this place is! Booked it last minute with no knowledge of the area at all, but I must have the luck of the Irish because this place was perfect! Gorgeous hotel in immaculate condition with a top notch restaurant! Breakfast was delicious! Easy walking distance to all the local pubs, shops and restaurants but lovely and quiet for a good night's rest after taking in all the live music locally! Only about an hour's drive from Slieve League and it is well worth the drive to visit the cliffs! Staff was super helpful with local tips and recommendations. Lots of parking on site if you are driving and there is a lift to get your luggage up to your room (bonus!) Would absolutely recommend this place for your stay here!

Best-designed space we've ever stayed in, with extremely comfortable furnishings that compromise floor space as little as possible. You feel you are in a larger space than you are. Extra-large bed. Little touches that are well thought-out, such as a corner table, headboard-mounted bedside lamps [freeing the bedside table for other uses], and narrow shelves over the headboard and heating units that proved more useful than one would first imagine. Great shower. Three minute walk to town center. Plenty of free on-site parking. Staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

The weather wasn't great but we can't put that on the lodge.

The little rooms were great, very comfy had everything they needed. Location was amazing!! One girl on reception I didn't get her name, was so very kind and friendly. Young girl long dark hair on our check in was so thoughtful and even staff on checkout were all so friendly. Amazing Price was exceptional aswell.

A bar or the resturant opened past 5pm would be the only issue. There is a bar literally a few minutes walk which is fine for able bodied people. Those who cannot walk very far would benefit.

The location is perfect, minutes from city centre but in a more residential area so it's very quite at night. It has a parking if you're doing a road trip so that's very handy. The breakfast is great, the food is fresh and good quality, nice variety of options for everybody. I believe is one of best options for value you have in Donegal town.

Everything went well so I'll definitely comeback to this place if I have to. If there is any minor detail is to have more herbal teas in the room and not only black tea and coffee with the kettle.