A peaceful haven awaits at this retreat where travelers can unwind in beautiful gardens or relax at the bar after discovering the surrounding area's treasures.
Ostán Loch Altan offers a tranquil escape with seasonal garden views. Guests enjoy a varied breakfast buffet, hair salon treatments, and practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.
Located in Gortahork, Ostán Loch Altan is near the beach. Cloughaneely Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magaharthy Beach and Lough Nacung. Selkie Sailing and Dunfanaghy Stables are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Gortahork travel guide
Main Street, Gortahork
What's nearby
Cloughaneely Golf Club
4 min drive - 5.0 km
Magaharthy Beach
7 min drive - 7.8 km
Dunfanaghy Workhouse
12 min drive - 19.2 km
Dunfanaghy Golf Club
13 min drive - 19.6 km
Dunfanaghy Stables
13 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Donegal (CFN)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Teach Jack
15 min drive
Batch
3 min drive
The Strand Road
3 min drive
Cafe Go Leor
3 min drive
Clár na Sean Bheairice
4 min drive
About this property
Ostán Loch Altan
Property highlights
At Ostán Loch Altan, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a hair salon, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ostán Loch Altan have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Hotel Ostán Loch Altan Gortahork
Hotel Ostán Loch Altan
Ostán Loch Altan Hotel Gortahork
Ostán Loch Altan Hotel
Ostán Loch Altan Gortahork
Gortahork Ostán Loch Altan Hotel
Ostan Loch Altan Gortahork
Ostán Loch Altan Hotel
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Ostán Loch Altan Hotel Gortahork
Frequently asked questions
Is Ostán Loch Altan pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ostán Loch Altan?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ostán Loch Altan on Mar 7, 2026 start from ₩240,181, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ostán Loch Altan?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ostán Loch Altan?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Ostán Loch Altan located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Cloughaneely Golf Club and within 9 mi (15 km) of Magaharthy Beach and Lough Nacung. Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Dunfanaghy Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Ostán Loch Altan Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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I just loved this hotel the friendliness of the welcome from staff, the food both dinner and breakfast and the location. I only stayed one night along the WAW trip but would stay again for sure and will recommend to friends.
Breakfast was 8:30 and I was leaving early to catch ferry!!
Room very cold but radiator had been switched off, once turned on the room heated up nicely.
Fish and chips were delicious.
The greatest assets of this place are its staff and its location in the sensational Ireland North West coast.
The room was comfortable and fit for purpose
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well run property in need a bit of a spruce up, but a nice welcome and social staff.
This hotel was absolutely beautiful and full of charm. The landscaping leading up to the property was stunning and set the tone for a lovely stay. Dinner at the hotel was delicious, and the rooms were very comfortable.
We also had a great time across the street at the bar, playing pool and enjoying the friendly local atmosphere. A wonderful experience from start to finish—highly recommend!
Very nice place a bit dated but very clean and staff excellent. Shower good strong flow , bed really comfortable and room clean. Breakfast was excellent
Yvonne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jan 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A basic accommodation -- property is clean, but quite dated (flashback to 1970-80s).
Very nice staff and tasty breakfast.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Apr 22, 2024
Nice hotel , pleasant staff and lovely breakfast . Room very clean but needs an uplift .
Was looking for a quiet peaceful couple of days away. Couldn't have picked anywhere more perfect.
Staff were helpful and friendly.
Room was adequate.
Breakfast was amazing!
Definitely be back
liked the quiet location, clean rooms,the grocery store &gas station nearby. lots of free parking. didn't care for the wifi not working later on in the evening. might be because of the location. i'd stay here again
Ostan Loch Altan was an excellent place to rest on a looping, self-organized road trip through the hinterlands of County Donegal. The roadside inn is comfort, with spacious rooms (though the bed was on the soft side, so you felt a little like you were sinking toward the middle). Luckily, the hotel has its own pub, which serves dinner — Friday night was steak special night — and breakfast room, as the other pub across the street wasn’t serving food midweek in early November.
What stood out most, though, was the simple friendliness of the Ostan Loch Altan’s staff, who were uniformly kind and cheerful.
Great wee hotel in a lovely location. Staff were brilliant. Just one issue. We had a battered fish, very tough as if frozen? Complained but no reaction from kitchen. Otherwise, faultless. Thank you.
Tasty Food & Friendly Helpful Staff stood out most for me during my 2 day stay at this cosy hotel.
Made very welcome on arrival even though I was late to check in and thankful the Chef was still on site as he made me fish & chips with real mushy peas. I was famished after long journey but that yummy meal made the wait so worth it.
Big 'Thank you' to all the lovely & accommodating staff that made my stay a very pleasant & comfortable one. Especially to the young lady on reception when I arrived at 9pm on 6th Sept - in all her multitasking she still managed to fit in going to kitchen to ask the chef if he could feed me, bring my case upstairs to my room so I could go straight to table, while remaining pleasant & efficient with all the asks of her in between and straight after 👏
My room was cosy, clean and catered perfectly for my needs - tea & coffee facilities in the room and toiletries in bathroom. Because another reviewer mentioned it, I wasn't surprised to find the room hot. Though my bones were loving the toasty room I do prefer it cooler when sleeping so just adjusted the rad to off and opened window. Bed was comfortable and I enjoyed an undisturbed nights sleep on both days.
I stayed at this hotel because it was accessible by bus & close to the Pier where I planned to get the Ferry to Tory Island - though I took taxi next morning to ensure I didn't miss it.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this homely hotel and hope I get the opportunity to return 😍.