The Harbour Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room
Land view from property
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Derry Road, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Place, Buncrana Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Buncrana Leisure Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Harbour Inn

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
The Harbour Inn offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Buncrana bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Harbour Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buncrana Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 8 mi (12.9 km) from Fort Dunree and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Ballyliffin Golf Course
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Harbour Inn also features a picnic area and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Buncrana bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Harbour Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Harbour Inn

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Harbour Inn Buncrana
Harbour Buncrana
The Harbour Inn Buncrana
The Harbour Inn Bed & breakfast
The Harbour Inn Bed & breakfast Buncrana

The Harbour Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 284 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEAMUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First class, stayed here a few times, spotless hotel, friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid very smart hotel with a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely staff enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff especially Sinead was very lovey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Amenities
Brilliant staff excellent food room was lovely 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at the Harbour Inn. It is in a great location, restaurant is first class and the staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

The Harbour inn, is a beautiful hotel, ideal location, so clean and amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in County Donegal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean, comfortable and private
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very welcoming,our room was spotless and very modern,bed was very comfortable food was great ,and a brilliant breakfast .very happy with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and welcoming great room off the car park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff, highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we were there for just one night, we enjoyed our stay. We didn’t have breakfast, and decided to dine in Buncrana in the evening, as we felt the hotel bar/restaurant was noisy ( maybe we hit it on a bad night) I would also like to mention Sinead on reception, a great asset to the hotel. She organised a taxi for us, and was very guest orientated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff an dining!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel. Huge room with a super comfortable bed. Clare on reception was friendly and very helpful about the local area and things to do. Great location on the beach. A gem of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Spot to Know
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with excellent restaurant for breakfast and dinner and across the road from an excellent beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

winfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very accommodating. Loved this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renelle

Liked: Amenities
Great location, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely araea friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Welcoming staff, lovely evening meal in the restaurant and great selection at breakfast time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025