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The Gateway Hotel

Main Street, Swinford, Ireland – Great location - show map

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8.1
Very Good
199 reviews

great staff, very polite , very accommodating, the food was hot coming to the table

Seosamh Ireland

How bright and the staff were extremely helpful will definitely be back again

Anonymous Ireland

Good location in the centre of town, The Front bar and restaurant had a good menu and was good value. The service was good. The accessible bathroom was good.

Maureen Australia

Very comfortable and clean,great choice of breakfast and nice staff.

Shane Ireland

From the minute I walked in just felt totally at ease. Martina at the front desk a pleasure to deal with, a credit to the hotel. All the staff friendly and attentive though. Slap bang in the middle of town too, nowhere more than a couple of mins walk and free parking. Spot on....

Kevin Ireland

Always warm and friendly atmosphere . Loved the food ( again)and nothing seemed too much trouble. Would and will stay here again. Lovely room

Reah United Kingdom

The breakfast was good and location was good enjoy it and hope to call back again soon 🙂

Rachel Ireland

Very good location, close to pubs and restaurants. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and it was lovely,. Breakfast was included in the room and it was exceptional! Rooms are big and very clean, staff is very friendly.

Rosa Italy

very clean comfortable staff friendly breakfast good

Margaret United Kingdom

The room was very nice I had Breakfast which was excellent good choices

Joanna Spain
8.1
Very Good
199 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great staff, very polite , very accommodating, the food was hot coming to the table”
    Seosamh Seosamh Ireland Ireland
  • “How bright and the staff were extremely helpful will definitely be back again”
    Ireland Ireland
  • “Good location in the centre of town, The Front bar and restaurant had a good menu and was good value. The service was good. The accessible bathroom was good.”
    Maureen Maureen Australia Australia
  • “Very comfortable and clean,great choice of breakfast and nice staff.”
    Shane Shane Ireland Ireland
  • “From the minute I walked in just felt totally at ease. Martina at the front desk a pleasure to deal with, a credit to the hotel. All the staff friendly and attentive though.”
    Kevin Kevin Ireland Ireland
  • “Always warm and friendly atmosphere . Loved the food ( again)and nothing seemed too much trouble. Would and will stay here again. Lovely room”
    Reah Reah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was good and location was good enjoy it and hope to call back again soon 🙂”
    Rachel Rachel Ireland Ireland
  • “Very good location, close to pubs and restaurants. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and it was lovely,. Breakfast was included in the room and it was exceptional!”
    Rosa Rosa Italy Italy
  • “very clean comfortable staff friendly breakfast good”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was very nice I had Breakfast which was excellent good choices”
    Joanna Joanna Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi9.0

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Centrally located in the beautiful market town of Swimford in County Mayo, only 15 minutes drive from Ireland West Airport Knock, the family-run 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 Kelly's 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 organize everything for you to ensure that you have the perfect stay.

Free car parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

The Gateway Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 20, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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4 reasons to choose The Gateway Hotel

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 199 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi9.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Seosamh
    IrelandIreland
    “great staff, very polite , very accommodating, the food was hot coming to the table”
  • A
    Anonymous
    IrelandIreland
    “How bright and the staff were extremely helpful will definitely be back again”
  • Maureen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Good location in the centre of town, The Front bar and restaurant had a good menu and was good value. The service was good. The accessible bathroom was good.”
  • Shane
    IrelandIreland
    “Very comfortable and clean,great choice of breakfast and nice staff.”
  • Kevin
    IrelandIreland
    “From the minute I walked in just felt totally at ease. Martina at the front desk a pleasure to deal with, a credit to the hotel. All the staff friendly and attentive though. Slap bang in the middle of town too, nowhere more than a couple of mins...”
  • R
    Reah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Always warm and friendly atmosphere . Loved the food ( again)and nothing seemed too much trouble. Would and will stay here again. Lovely room”
  • R
    Rachel
    IrelandIreland
    “The breakfast was good and location was good enjoy it and hope to call back again soon 🙂”
  • Rosa
    ItalyItaly
    “Very good location, close to pubs and restaurants. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and it was lovely,. Breakfast was included in the room and it was exceptional! Rooms are big and very clean, staff is very friendly.”
  • Margaret
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “very clean comfortable staff friendly breakfast good”
  • Joanna
    SpainSpain
    “The room was very nice I had Breakfast which was excellent good choices”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there lifts and any entertainment
    Yes we have a lift We have live entertainment on most weekends throughout the year
    Answered on October 25, 2019
  • Do you do a gluten free breakfast
    Hi, Thank you for your query. Yes we offer gluten free options for breakfast. If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact ...
    Answered on May 19, 2021
  • To whom it may concern , do you have gift vouchers for 2021 Thank you
    Hi Thank you for your message. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. yes we have gift vouchers available at the moment Please contact us...
    Answered on May 9, 2021
  • Hello. Do you have any rooms where the shower is not in the bath? I am looking for a room for my elderly parents. Thank you.
    Hello, yes we do. You can request it when you make your booking.
    Answered on August 4, 2022
  • Do you have an option for a 16 yr old child with Two Adults, a family room maybe?
    Hello, yes we have a family room. You can request this with us.
    Answered on August 4, 2022
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of The Gateway Hotel

Most popular amenities

Bar
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Gateway Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Gateway Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Home-cooked food is available from 7 am to 9 pm.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Bar is closed from Thu, Dec 24, 2020 until Sat, Dec 26, 2020

FAQs about The Gateway Hotel

  • Room options at The Gateway Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Gateway Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Live music/Performance

  • The Gateway Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Swinford.

  • Guests staying at The Gateway Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Gateway Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Gateway Hotel by:

    • Car 15min

  • Check-in at The Gateway Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.