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Lake Of Shadows Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Buncrana Golf Club

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Close to Buncrana Beach, Lake Of Shadows Hotel offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy meals at the on-site bistro or relax with a drink at the bar while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$125 nightly
The total price is $142
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grianan Park, Buncrana, County Donegal, F93 V8C4

What's nearby

  • Star Amusements - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Buncrana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Templemore Sports Complex - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Millennium Forum - 26 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 36 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 40 min drive
  • Londonderry Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peppers Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lake Of Shadows Hotel

When visiting Buncrana, Lake Of Shadows Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekend mornings 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Lake Bar & Bistro - Onsite bistro.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 10.00

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Lake Shadows Hotel Buncrana
Lake Shadows Hotel
Lake Shadows Buncrana
Lake Shadows
Lake Of Shadows Hotel Hotel
Lake Of Shadows Hotel Buncrana
Lake Of Shadows Hotel Hotel Buncrana

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Of Shadows Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lake Of Shadows Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 10.00. Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (5-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Lake Of Shadows Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

Are there restaurants at or near Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lake Bar & Bistro.

What's the area around Lake Of Shadows Hotel like?

Lake Of Shadows Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Vintage Car and Carriage Museum and 5 minutes' walk from Star Amusements.

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Lake Of Shadows Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was all good 👍
James, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

3 night stay seeing family.

We were to stay here for 3 nights however we had a family emergency on the 3rd day & had to return home. Jennifer very kindly refunded the 1 night we couldn't stay. Thank you to Jennifer. We found some of the rooms to be very gloomy so eventually we were given a lovely bright room with 3 windows so we were happy to be in the room. Everything was spotless - comfy bed - great shower - tea & coffee making facilities. Breakfast was adequate not a huge selection but enough. We had dinner there one evening with family & the food was diverse & very tasty. Staff are very pleasant & helpful. Hotel is just a few minutes walk from Buncrana high St so very convenient. Would stay here again ⭐️
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely nice view of the mountains and staff where amazing and very helpful and welcoming.
Mickey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The bed was extremely comfortable, ensuring a great night’s sleep. Parking was convenient and easy, which made our arrival stress-free. It’s a family-owned property, and you can really feel the warm, personal touch in the service — everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was fresh and lovely Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cozy and pleasant stay!
Brendan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my second time in this hotel, and not our last..its just what a hotel should be, welcoming, amazing boutique rooms, dining, staff friendly and efficient, we arrived late but what we ordered was excellent ,breakfast was good, lots going on in the town, beach not to far away..overall very relaxing and enjoyable, will be back
James, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

me and my partner has planned a visit to the hotel for the night and ended up in a car crash on the way there ( both pretty injured) after ringing the hotel to explain what has happened they didn’t seem to care not even an offer to give money back or change the night of stay
elisha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, comfortable bed and lovely clean bathroom
Sheila, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Big letdown

Hi, just a couple of things. At check-in I was asked to pay the full bill even though I had already prepaid with yourselves. Wasn't able to access Internet to prove i had already paid, so for the duration of our stay we had to use our data as i have said the hotels was non existent. I enquired as to why and was told they would check it out but never got back to me. Generally the hotel was clean but tired and dated. We had a meal in the restaurant on the Saturday night. The person showed us to our seats with food menu's then disappeared never to be seen again. Usually you,re asked would you like to order a drink while you decide what you want to eat. However 10 minutes later we did manage to order wine from a different member of staff. Not a happy experience at all i,m afraid to say.
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My mothers birthday

Friendly helpful staff clean comfortable rooms lovely food lovely atmosphere convenient location value for money beautiful breakfast
Wendy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was very nice and friendly staff. Convenient to the town centre and all amenities.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel very friendly stager great service -food was very nice
Aine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Mixed stay.

Check in & out was fast. Rooms were renovated in recent years with lovely taste. 2 of the 3 beds we had were soft & springy mattresses so not very comfortable. Room 165 was located on 2nd floor and very dark despite a window. Despite this it was spacious with a large bathroom. It also must have been near water tank as all evening & all the next morning constant loud water sounds. Reported this to the manager who was pleasant & empathetic but no other rooms were available on the night. Luckily it was quiet overnight (we presumed this was as no one was showering in other rooms) but it returned again early in the morning. Breakfast was included in our rate, and we stayed during covid19 period so it was a choice of 3 (2 meat one veggie hot options). The veggie was basically the meat without the meat but had no veggie sausages or alternative substitute just eggs tomato beans hash brown mushrooms. Toast & beans both tasted bad clearly a very cheap brand was being used. Otherwise the rest & the croissants were fine. Would have liked fruit to be offered but there was no buffet or options other than tinned grapefruit or prunes on menu.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent as always. Very comfortable and made to feel welcome. Will definitely be back
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Lovely views and staff are so amazing and friendly
Chloe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A room was compact but clean. Nice breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay 2 minute walk to Buncrana town. Triple room perfect
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked location, staff,rooms,cleanliness, lounge bar restaurant, food,service,size of room en suite,peaceful and quiet.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay for one night
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel interior hallways reminded us of the old television series “Faulty Towers”.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean Rooms were very nice and modern for such an old hotel Staff very good Did not like the way car park operated
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

not bad but would not go back

no blind in bathroom no dvd playerin room no anti slip mat in bath
kenneth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff, Disappointing main course in restaurant.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff & service. Great location.. cleanliness excellent, rooms lovely and warm. Food phenomenal. Even on a bank holiday weekend nothing was a bother to the staff..
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is ideally situated, close to town centre, beach etc.. Laura on reception was great, nothing inconvenienced her, was always happy to help out. Definitely would recommend this hotel and will be back for another stay.
Kieran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Attending a family event ! Hotel was exactly as advertised, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the rooms were small but very clean and well maintained
Nancy, 1-night trip