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Lake Of Shadows Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Buncrana Golf Club

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Front of property
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Lounge
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Room options

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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
  • Ned's Point Fort - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Buncrana Castle - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 34 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leo's Cafe & takeaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tank & Skinny's Seaside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oscars - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Hotel near Buncrana Golf Club
Located close to Buncrana Beach, Lake Of Shadows Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Lake Bar & Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Of Shadows Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • 20-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available on weekends 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lake Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

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

Is Lake Of Shadows Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Of Shadows Hotel on 27 July 2025 start from AU$265.43, including 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 at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lake Of Shadows Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 10.00.

Where is Lake Of Shadows Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Buncrana Golf Club and Buncrana Beach. Fort Dunree and Templemore Sports Complex are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Lake Of Shadows Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Friendly staff, comfortable bed and lovely clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel very friendly stager great service -food was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

Excellent as always. Very comfortable and made to feel welcome. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Lovely views and staff are so amazing and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10

A room was compact but clean. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10

Perfect stay 2 minute walk to Buncrana town. Triple room perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Liked location, staff,rooms,cleanliness, lounge bar restaurant, food,service,size of room en suite,peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

Lovely stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

The hotel interior hallways reminded us of the old television series “Faulty Towers”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10

Very clean Rooms were very nice and modern for such an old hotel Staff very good Did not like the way car park operated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019