Welcome to The Harbour Inn
The Ideal Place to Stay when Touring the Inishowen Peninsula
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The Harbour Inn Buncrana, Co. Donegal, offers 30 en-suite bedrooms with various views over Lough Swilly
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The Restaurant has extensive A La Carte and Table D'hote menus available for a more relaxed dining experience
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There is a wide range of spacious accommodation available at The Harbour Inn to provide more comfort and less hassle to our guests. We offer outside access to all rooms, no corridors meaning reduced contact with others therefore providing a safe environment for our guests
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There are a wide variety of things to do and see while enjoying your stay at the Harbour Inn Buncrana
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In the Bar you can relax and enjoy some bistro style food using locally sourced produce. Live entertainment every Saturday!
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A scenic and unforgettable drive round the peninsula at the most northern point of Ireland
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Just 3 minutes' walk from the beach in Buncrana, The Harbour Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the sandy beaches of Lough Swilly
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Welcome to The Harbour Inn
The Ideal Place to Stay when Touring the Inishowen Peninsula
The Harbour Inn is a modern, family-run inn with 30 comfortable bedrooms, perfectly situated in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Nestled on the hillside, it overlooks the golden sandy beaches of Lough Swilly and the lush greens of The Northwest Golf Club.
This is truly an area of outstanding natural beauty, right on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way. Whether you’re here to explore, relax, or play a round of golf, The Harbour Inn is the perfect base for your adventure.
For added peace of mind, all of our rooms have private outside access—with no internal corridors—ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for every guest.

Excellent Accommodation
At The Harbour Inn, every bedroom is designed with your comfort in mind. Each room is tastefully decorated and equipped to a high standard, offering: flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board.
Whether you’re here for business, leisure, or a coastal getaway, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Bar & Restaurant
For top-class, home-cooked food served in a warm and inviting setting, The Harbour Inn in Buncrana has everything you need. Whether you’re stopping in for a light snack or planning a full night out, our Gastro-Pub has it all.
In the Bar, you can relax and enjoy delicious bistro-style dishes made with fresh, locally sourced produce. Sports fans won’t miss a moment with four large screens showing all the big live events. And with live entertainment every Saturday night, you’re guaranteed great atmosphere and plenty of craic.


Nearby Attractions & Activities
The Harbour Inn is the ideal base for adventurers eager to explore the Wild Atlantic Way. Sitting at the starting point of the Inishowen 100, one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal drives, it offers breathtaking views, rugged landscapes, and unforgettable stops around the peninsula’s most northerly point.
From here, you can set off on coastal hikes, discover hidden beaches, or test your swing at The Northwest Golf Club, just a five-minute walk away. After a day of adventure, the lively town of Buncrana is only two minutes away with its welcoming pubs, restaurants, and shops. For even more culture and history, Derry City is just a 15-minute drive.
Reviews
The room was very comfortable and larger than typical rooms. The staff was helpful and friendly. The food in both the restaurant and the breakfast a...
Location and facilities.
Got our usual, favourite room as requested. Friendly and helpful staff in all departments Lovely cooked breakfast Great location with lovely sea view...
Staff was eextremely helpful and very accommodating.
Good location great staff food to die for
Our Room was spotless, the bed was really comfy, and the breakfast was first class,,,
everything great room great food and must important great staff thank you
We had a wonderful stay in Harbour Inn. Staff were so friendly, The family room was lovely and spacious. Food was amazing and suited everyone's taste...
Pleasant, smartly dressed staff. Clean room and fair value for money. Good meals at a fair price in the restaurant.
Staff. Room. Food. Clean. Great atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble. Really delighted withe hotel. Amazing breakfast. Best hotel in Donegal.
It's a little gem, staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room were perfect fit for our family cosy and very comfortable. We'll definitely revisit...
Enormous rooms, very clean, great big breakfast, and very kind staff.
Bedrooms are so clean and plenty of room in them
Excellent location, comfortable accommodations.
Family room was very spacious and comfortable and the walk in wardrobe was a bonus. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. Th...
Hotel was clean staff where great and the food was excellent
Lovely place very clean lovely staff Would recommend to anyone
Absolutely spotless and such a comfortable bed. Staff are so friendly. Have stayed before and will definitely be back
Lovely helpful staff, very good food.