The Gateway Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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Centrally located in the beautiful market town of Swinford in County Mayo, only 15 minutes drive from Ireland West Airport Knock, the Gateway Hotel is truly the gateway to the West of Ireland, just off the main N5. River Moy is less than one mile from the property. Rooms at the Gateway Hotel boast a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also relax in the Jack Feeney lounge area, enjoying free Wi-Fi and modern conference facilities. There is a fully licensed Flying Doc Bar and Lounge, and the intimate dining room serving home-cooked food. The perfect location of The Gateway Hotel makes it an ideal base for touring and exploring the wonderful and majestic region that is the West of Ireland. Whether it be golf, angling, heritage, walking or many other activities, they are all here right on the doorstep of the hotel. The staff at the hotel would only be too happy to organise everything for you to ensure that you have the perfect stay. Free car parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Irene
Ireland Ireland
“Staff were so friendly and very good at their jobs”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good and the service was excellent”
Jerry
Ireland Ireland
“The whole experiance was perfect as always highly recommend.”
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great service and food. Great for family gathering.”
Jeromebmurphy
Ireland Ireland
“Great location, right in the middle of town. Excellent staff; friendly & helpful. Our room was lovely, overlooking the main street which was very quiet overnight. We enjoyed Sunday lunch & breakfast the following morning; both of which were...”
Paul
Ireland Ireland
“Nice hotel in the middle of town. Rooms pretty basic and slightly dated. Food in the bar for both evening meal & breakfast were excellent. Staff also very friendly.”
Marianne
Ireland Ireland
“The breakfast was delicious - I was very well looked after by staff”
Michele
Canada Canada
“Swinford was somewhat of an afterthought for us -- a quick stop so we could visit a friend -- but The Gateway, as well as the Swinford location, ended up being a very pleasant surprise. This is a small hotel but it has an elevator which is a HUGE...”
Brendan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms comfortable and staff brilliant and welcoming .food was also exceptional”
Joseph
Ireland Ireland
“My wife and I had a lovely stay. It is a lovely quiet small town with really friendly locals. We were able to park on the street right outside the Hotel - it couldn't have been any handier. We ate in the hotel and the food was lovely and very...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds 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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Home-cooked food is available from 07:00 to 21:00.

Home Cooked food is available from 08.00 to 20.45

Payment will be taken on by the Hotel on the morning of Check -in unless arranged with hotel prior to arrival.