The Harbour Inn
Derry Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Rooms were spacious and the bar downstairs was good”
“Room very good , Breakfast excellent”
“Welcoming, polite staff”
“Food was good and great service at restaurant and bar”
“Really nice location, the room was very comfortable”
“Cleanliness & location close to beach and other facilities”
“Rooms were spotless and a nice size”
“Our room was on the ground floor as requested as I have mobility issues and find…”
“Excellant service, Great dinner with entertainment, Breakfast cooked and selfser…”
“Friendly staff and a good variety for Breakfast”
“the shower was good, parking was on site and seemed relatively secure,but the fo…”
“Great location with a good restaurant and parking”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Robin
couple
June 21, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Really nice location, the room was very comfortable
John
couple
June 16, 2026
“Lovely place to stay in Buncrana”
Rooms were spacious and the bar downstairs was good
Martin
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Room very good , Breakfast excellent
Henry V
couple
June 13, 2026
“Spacious room, friendly, courteous staff and superb location.”
Spacious, comfortable room. Welcoming, polite staff. Cleanliness & location close to beach and other facilities.
Allan
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Very pleasant stay
Richard
couple
June 11, 2026
“passable but would look elsewhere if visiting again”
the shower was good, parking was on site and seemed relatively secure,but the food and dining area were poor. Passable but poor. There was no residents lounge area and no private facilities to sit and drink without being in the main loud bar which was catering for parties
Monika
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“Highly recommended”
We had a lovely stay at The Harbour Inn. Also had a delicious diner at the restaurant. The hotel is beside a busy road but it was surprisingly quiet in the rooms.
Louis
couple
June 10, 2026
“Excellent place to stop”
Warm welcome at reception. Rooms were spotless and a nice size. Food was good and great service at restaurant and bar.
Chas
couple
June 8, 2026
“Great location with good parking and a good restaurant”
Great location with a good restaurant and parking.
Deirdre
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
“Loved it stayed on two separate occasions”
Lovely for the children family room was amazing
Margaret
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
“Lovely 4 night stay at the Harbour Inn”
Our room was on the ground floor as requested as I have mobility issues and find stairs difficult, it was spotlessly clean and bed was very comfortable. Only issues i had was getting in and out of the shower as it was in the bath. Staff were lovely, helpful and polite.
Kathleen
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Excellent”
Television had no signal It was no problem getting us moved to another room. Food in restaurant was great especially the monkfish.
Paddy
couple
June 2, 2026
“A one night stay; beautiful hotel; great food; excellent staff; enjoyed the bar. All really good”
Beautiful Hotel across the road from a beautiful beach; really comfortable
Irvine
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“A brilliant place to say.”
Excellent accommodation, excellent food, excellent customer service, excellent location ( you can walk from the hotel to the beach across the road ). Just excellent in every way.
DEREK
couple
June 1, 2026
“Highly recomend, Great facility and food. very well priced.”
Excellant service, Great dinner with entertainment, Breakfast cooked and selfservice ,loads off choice,5 stars.
Henry
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“Joes day”
How clean and fresh the room was and staff were very good and helpful
Gerald
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Very satisfactory, except for the inadvisability of walking into town.”
Clean, orderly, well trained staff. Spacious bedroom.
Tom
couple
May 26, 2026
Fantastic hospitality . Thankyou all
Mcgrady
couple
May 24, 2026
Friendly staff and a good variety for Breakfast.
Mark
couple
May 24, 2026
“Very nice stay. Very comfortable.”
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Beachfront
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
This room has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The room is for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 years. Please specify if you would like 2 doubles and 1 single or 2 double beds at the time of booking.
Double or Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box.
Triple Room
This room has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. This room is for 3 adults.
Single Room
This room has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
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