The Harbour Inn - Buncrana

Family-run hillside hotel overlooking Lough Swilly beaches in Buncrana

Location & Setting

The Harbour Inn sits on a hillside in Buncrana, County Donegal, with direct views of the sandy beaches along Lough Swilly. Guests are a 3-minute walk from Buncrana beach and a 5-minute walk from The Northwest Golf Club. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Derry airport and sits on the scenic Inishowen 100 driving route.

Dining & Entertainment

The Harbour Bar serves a bistro-style menu based on locally sourced produce, with seasonal menus that rotate. Live music plays every Saturday night, and 4 large plasma-screen TVs broadcast live sports events. Special diet menus are available on request, and kids' meals are offered in the restaurant.

Accommodations

Rooms at The Harbour Inn include spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Ground-floor options are wheelchair-accessible, with features such as grab rails and raised toilets. Family rooms can hold up to 2 adults and 2 children, and some units include a small fridge.

Services & Accessibility

The Harbour Inn has a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside property, smoke alarms, and key card access. Free parking is available on site, with accessible parking spaces for guests with disabilities.

Nearby Activities

Outdoor activities near The Harbour Inn include golf at The Northwest Golf Club, hiking along the Inishowen 100 scenic drive, and horseback riding in the surrounding area. The town center of Buncrana, with shops, bars, and restaurants, is a short drive or 20-minute walk. Guests can also walk directly to Buncrana beach for coastal walks.

• Location: Hillside overlooking Lough Swilly, 3 min from beach
• Accommodations: wheelchair-accessible rooms, family rooms with fridges
• Dining: bistro menu with locally sourced produce, live music Saturdays
• Entertainment: live sports on 4 plasma-screen TVs, weekend live music
• Accessibility: grab rails, raised toilets, accessible parking
• Activities: golf, hiking, horseback riding near hotel