The Harbour Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Just 3 minutes' walk from the beach in Buncrana, The Harbor Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the sandy beaches of Lough Swilly. The Harbor offers spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, breakfasts freshly cooked on request, and free parking. The rooms at the Harbor Inn all feature a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Harbor 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 center 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful reception staff extra effort walk out and show us direction of room. Room was fantastic, all very comfortable and good size bathroom. We all enjoyed dinner and drinks in restaurant. Breakfast was very good, great selection....”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally clean ,great location handy to beach .best breakfast I've had in a long time.”
Peter
Ireland Ireland
“All meals both dinner and breakfast were very good. Our room and bathroom were both spacious The bed was very comfortable”
Chris
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything.accomodation, comfort,staff, restaurant,evening walk after dinner.reasonable time driving to giants causeway, great. Book this if you can.”
Valerie
Canada Canada
“Convenient location , spacious rooms, great breakfast”
Niall
Ireland Ireland
“Good location, nice view and central to travel to other destination”
Richard
Japan Japan
“The (bar &) restaurant perfectly filled a need at our arrival time. Returning to room in the evening it was ‘already heated’, spacious & clean. I expected ‘Continental’ Breakfast, but received ‘a lot more’ - full ‘Fry’ breakfast & friendly staff,...”
Brian
United States United States
“Room was clean and plenty of parking. Awesome location and staff was friendly.”
Samantha
United States United States
“Decent beds, good internet, hot water with good pressure in shower, convenient to town, good restaurant and bar.”
Ashley
United States United States
“Lovely staff, facilities, and a great restaurant next door.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Harbour Inn
  • Cuisine
    Irish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Harbour Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Harbour Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all prices are charged in Euros and different exchange rates may apply.

We can charge cards in some other currencies however the rate will be converted on the day of payment and is out of our control.

Dinner and Breakfast is advised to be booked in advance of arrival to the hotel.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Harbour Inn