The Best Hotels in Inishowen

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Inishowen. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

Updated

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Rated 8.8 in 1598 reviews

This award-winning, 4-star leisure complex boasts fantastic views of Malin Head, a rock crystal spa, and a 17-metre… See more

This award-winning, 4-star leisure complex boasts fantastic views of Malin Head, a rock crystal spa, and a 17-metre pool. Guests can relax in the hot tub and enjoy fine dining, or visit the famous Ballyliffin Golf Club just 1 mile away.

Elegant and warmly furnished, every room at Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa has its own en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room safe. Guests can make use of a telephone, TV, and tea/coffee facilities in the room.

The Lodge Leisure Complex features a relaxing sauna and steam room, as well as a modern gym and air-conditioned aerobics studio.

With views of the Donegal Inishowen coastline, the open-plan Jacks Bar and Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.

Free parking is provided, and Ballyliffin Golf Club is only a 2 minutes’ drive down the road from the hotel.

There is an outdoor children's playground located at the nearby beach. Guests with pets can make use of kennels located within a mile of Ballyliffin Lodge.

Rooms from $129

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Rated 8.8 in 256 reviews

Located in Ireland in Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin TownHouse Hotel is a family-run property with a bar, lounge and terrace… See more

Located in Ireland in Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin TownHouse Hotel is a family-run property with a bar, lounge and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout and there is free public parking on site.

Offering sea views, each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. They also have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, bathtub or shower and hairdryer.

Guests can go golfing at Ballyliffin Golf Club, 2.8 km away. They can also relax in Tullagh Bay, 5.1 km away or in Pollan Bay, 1.5 km away. Londonderry is just 28 miles away. City of Derry Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Rooms from $141

The Harbour Inn

Rated 9.1 in 1664 reviews

Just 3 minutes' walk from the beach in Buncrana, The Harbour Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the sandy beaches of… See more

Just 3 minutes' walk from the beach in Buncrana, The Harbour Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the sandy beaches of Lough Swilly. The Harbour offers spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, breakfasts freshly cooked on request, and free parking.

The rooms at the Harbour Inn all feature a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Harbour Bar serves a bistro-style menu using fine local produce. There are 4 large plasma-screen TVs showing live sports and there is live music every Saturday night. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Buncrana town centre has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There is plenty of stunning countryside walks surrounding the Inn.

The Northwest Golf Club is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Derry, which is a 25-minute drive away.

Rooms from $123

Sea Vista Boutique Accommodation

Rated 9.4 in 176 reviews

Sea Vista Boutique Accommodation in Fahan provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. Offering… See more

Sea Vista Boutique Accommodation in Fahan provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star guest house is 600 metres from Lisfannon Beach. The guest house offers sea views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All units at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The guest house features some units that feature a balcony, and every unit is equipped with a coffee machine. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop on-site.

The guest house boasts a variety of wellness options, including spa facilities, wellness packages and yoga classes. A water park is available on-site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the guest house.

Buncrana Golf Club is 8.3 km from Sea Vista Boutique Accommodation, while Guildhall is 17 km from the property.

Rooms from $170

St Columbs House

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 8.1 in 368 reviews

Boasting a garden and views of sea, St Columbs House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Buncrana, 1.6… See more

Boasting a garden and views of sea, St Columbs House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Buncrana, 1.6 km from Buncrana Beach. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Every unit is equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Buncrana Golf Club is 2.2 km from St Columbs House, while Guildhall is 22 km from the property.

Rooms from $152

Redcastle Hotel

Rated 8.4 in 1177 reviews

Set amongst woodland, The Redcastle Hotel has a stunning waterfront location, overlooking Lough Foyle on the Inishowen… See more

Set amongst woodland, The Redcastle Hotel has a stunning waterfront location, overlooking Lough Foyle on the Inishowen Peninsula, Moville. It boasts a fabulous indoor pool, spa and a fine restaurant.

The stylish rooms combine the 18th-century architecture of the building with modern interior design. Decorated in light colours, rooms feature a satellite TV, internet access and a work desk.

With views over Magilligan Beach, the elegant Edge Restaurant serves fine modern Irish cuisine. Guests can relax in the comfortable lounges and patio terraces of The Captains Bar, which also offers a bistro-style menu.

The Redcastle Spa has 12 treatment rooms offering a variety of massages, beauty treatments and body wraps. The hotel also has a modern gym and a 9-hole golf course.

The Lough Foyle Car Ferry is just 10 minutes’ from the hotel. Derry Airport is less than a 20-minute drive away.

Rooms from $161

Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Rated 8.7 in 1062 reviews

Situated in picturesque Buncrana, The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a luxury spa, a 20-metre pool, and a modern Irish… See more

Situated in picturesque Buncrana, The Inishowen Gateway Hotel offers a luxury spa, a 20-metre pool, and a modern Irish restaurant. With colourful bedrooms, the hotel has wonderful views of Lough Swilly and guests can go golfing for free at Buncrana Golf Course right next to the hotel.

The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated with rich fabrics and ornamental cushions, and all feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities and a modern en suite bathroom. Room service is also available, and most rooms have scenic lake views.

The Loughview Bar serves a light lunch and traditional evening menu, and the Peninsula Restaurant serves creative cuisine using local produce in more formal surroundings. The grand Lisfannon Banqueting Suite offers a popular Sunday cavery.

The Seagrass Wellbeing Spa features a sauna, indoor swimming pool and wellness centre, with an extensive range of indulgent beauty treatments available. The Inishowen Gateway offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi, and overlooks the Buncrana golf club.

Just 15 minutes’ from Derry, Inishowen Gateway Hotel is also only 30 minutes from Letterkenny. Glenveagh National park can be reached in an hour, and there are a number of golf clubs within 15 minutes’ drive, including The North West Golf Club and Greencastle Golf Club.

Rooms from $109

Lake of Shadows Hotel

Rated 8.5 in 86 reviews

Set in Buncrana, within 1.5 km of Buncrana Beach and 2.6 km of Buncrana Golf Club, Lake of Shadows Hotel offers… See more

Set in Buncrana, within 1.5 km of Buncrana Beach and 2.6 km of Buncrana Golf Club, Lake of Shadows Hotel offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Guildhall.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Lake of Shadows Hotel every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Irish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at Lake of Shadows Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Buncrana, like cycling.

Walls of Derry is 22 km from the hotel, while Donegal County Museum is 41 km away.

Rooms from $144