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The Harbour Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach B&B with restaurant

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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 WiFi
  • 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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Buncrana

Seaside stay .Stay at this Buncrana B&B and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Fort Dunree and 16 miles (25 km) of Ballyliffin Golf Course. Doagh Famine Village is within 20 miles (32 km) and Malin Head is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Buncrana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buncrana Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wild Ireland - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 40 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Harbour Inn

3.5-star beach B&B with restaurant
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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

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 elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Harbour Inn to the airport?

The Harbour Inn is 21.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour Inn?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Inn on May 26, 2026 start from CA $184, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Harbour Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Harbour Inn.

How close is The Harbour Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 4-minute walk from Buncrana Beach and 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Lisfannon Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Harbour Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Harbour Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Harbour Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Star Amusements (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Harbour Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Harbour Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Harbour Inn have a pool?

The Harbour Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Harbour Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Harbour Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Harbour Inn to downtown Buncrana?

The Harbour Inn is 1.4 mi away from Buncrana.

The Harbour Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 280 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DYANNE, ALEXANDRIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

DYANNE, ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly, the room was nice, but our family room was right over the bar and noise was horrendous. I entered the ages of our children (5 & 8), so not sure why we were put in a room over the bar. We didn't sleep until the early hours and were exhausted the next day. No warning before we booked about the potential for noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAMUS

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saber

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

10/10 Excellent

Saber

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From start to finish our stay was so enjoyable, comfortable. The staff were all so lovely. Extremely helpful without being intrusive. We were amazed at the large comfortable room. Walk in wardrobe with plenty of hangers. Bathroom was very spacious and spotless. We had dinner in the restaurant at night and it was amazing 👏 fresh tasty and plenty of it. Great atmosphere in the dining room/bar. We had a great night. Breakfast the next morning was 10* absolutely delicious and wonderful choice. I believe the pancakes wre amazing. I would highly recommend The Harbour Inn and I can't wait for my next stay there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

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

perfect stay and meal in Buncrana

Our second stay at Harbour Inn was better than our first! From Lynn's welcome at check-in/lovely breakfast service to a quiet and relaxing stay with great drinks at the bar and that outstanding seafood chowder, service is exceptional from the nicest people you could ever meet. The charm and professionalism make every stay a restorative holiday and show owner Kathleen's attention to the details of a lovely stay for every guest. We hated to depart!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Helena

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