A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Gateway Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Fahrenheit, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 12 to 16 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Fahrenheit
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Babysitting
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
14 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 16 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
Crowne Plaza Dundalk
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk
Dundalk Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Dundalk Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Gateway Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Gateway Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Gateway Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Gateway Hotel located?
Situated in Dundalk, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mac Anna Theatre and Dundalk Institute of Technology. Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery and Muirhevnamor District Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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The Gateway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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All good for its purpose of a stop by form the airport
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
It was a pleasure to stay there, it is as advertised. Great breakfast
Bryon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Very comfortable hotel and lovely rooms. Would stay again
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Excellent modern hotel, all the facilities you would expect at a high standard. Very good location for exploring the area.
Andrew
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Comfortable, clean and great staff, nothings a hassle for them polite and very helpful. Great place to stay.
Damien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
A warm welcome with friendly and efficient staff and equally so during the dining experience.
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10
Comfortable stay. helpful and friendly staff
Dearbhla
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
Clean rooms
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
This was an excellent base for a visit to the Cooley Peninsula. We loved the sea views, the breakfast buffet, the restaurant, and the helpful, friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
Room ideal and bed comfortable, friendly and knowledgeable receptionists, wonderful breakfast. Will definitely book Crown Plaza again.
Denise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10
Great service and very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast!
Colleen
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
I always love staying at the crowne plaza it always delivers in quality
Becky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
The hotel was very clean bright and spacious. Bed very very comfortable. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Food was very good
Roisin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Was very convenient to Darver castle. Comfortable and clean rooms. Wonderful breakfast! The staff were GREAT!!
Stuart
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
As ever, lovely stay. Hotel in such good condition. Great staff. Breakfast lovely (although service a little slow!).
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10
Lovely hotel, we had a very relaxing easter there.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10
Although tha manager came up to turn on heating as we couldn’t work the system which had air con on he put to heating but room was chilly.
But wonderful stay great food and great service helpful and cheerful staff. Would return definitely
Olivia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10
Moved to a sister hotel due to overbooking by Gateway. Sister hotel was cheaper by €30. I was told to take it up with my booking agent.
VERY poor customer service. I reached out 3 times to reservations in the Gateway.
Karl
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
We stay for one night in junior suite . Its was lovely ,big 4 poster bed and separate sitting room . It had all the little extras, coffee machine, water bottles , a bar of chocolate. It had a big bathroom with bath and shower and toiletries
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
I just stayed one night without breakfast, so what I paid for was excellent.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
Nice, modern hotel. Not in the center of town to walk!
Erin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10
Had walk in shower.
Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Excellent property. Excellent staff. Staff very helpful. Offered assistance with anything you asked. Very accommodating.