The Harbour Inn

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Point of interest
Land view from property
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Derry Road, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal
  • Buncrana Golf Club
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rathmullan House
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Buncrana

With a stay at The Harbour Inn in Buncrana, you'll be 8 mi (12.9 km) from Fort Dunree and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Ballyliffin Golf Course. .This beach bed & breakfast is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Doagh Famine Village and 27 mi (43.4 km) from Malin Head.

What's nearby

  • Buncrana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Buncrana Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rathmullan House - 56 min drive - 67.6 km
  • The Looking Glass Spa Therapy - 56 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 28 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gap coffee co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dohertys Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Harbour Inn

Beach bed & breakfast with a restaurant and a bar
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Harbour Inn serving guests of The Harbour Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 177 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zdenek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fergus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel could use a facelift, but it served its purpose for a quick overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job Babu

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

Delightful Stay at Harbour Inn, Buncrana, Donegal

During many past visits to Buncrana, I often passed by the Harbour Inn but never stayed until now. I'm pleased to say the experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment I checked in until the time I departed, the staff, including Mary at the reception and Sinead during check-out, were exceptional. An unexpected incident occurred when one of my sons accidentally locked himself in the bathroom. The swift response from the wonderful staff to resolve the situation was truly commendable. They promptly arranged for assistance, ensuring minimal distress. Dining at the hotel is a popular choice, and it can become quite crowded. Heeding the advice to make a reservation was beneficial, leading to a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Overall, the Harbour Inn provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, matched by attentive and friendly service. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area. It’s not just a place to stay but a delightful part of the Buncrana experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the third time we have stayed here and as usual the staff were amazing, friendly and professional. Breakfast was great. Lots of choice and all good qualify. We also ate in the restaurant where there was a great selection of dishes and staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place. Great location. Restaurant very good. Staff great. All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic. Staff where really friendly and very helpful. Would recommend it to everyone lookjng for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous first impression! Not only was check-in easy, but Sinead and Kathleen are both angels! My husband was having a medical issue and they both flew to the rescue in getting us assistance and eventually an ambulance. It wasn't the way we expected the day to unfold, but it shows the first-class character and compassion for guests embodied by staff at Harbour Inn. The property is wonderful too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

niamh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location, layout and friendly staff! Very close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024