Lake Of Shadows Hotel, near Buncrana Beach, offers personalized breakfasts. Relax by the lobby fireplace or dine at the on-site bistro. Enjoy drinks at the bar and free WiFi.
Located in Buncrana, Lake Of Shadows Hotel is near the beach. Buncrana Golf Club and Brunswick Moviebowl are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buncrana Beach and Portsalon Beach. Fort Dunree and Templemore Sports Complex are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Buncrana travel guide
Grianan Park, Buncrana, County Donegal, F93 V8C4
What's nearby
Star Amusements
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Buncrana Leisure Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Vintage Car and Carriage Museum
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Buncrana Beach
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Fort Dunree
14 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Londonderry Station
34 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
40 min drive
Restaurants
The Harbour Inn
3 min drive
The Drift Inn
11 min walk
The Coffee Cup
8 min walk
The White Hart
52 min drive
Peppers Diner
12 min drive
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 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Wedding services, a TV in reception and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Of Shadows Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
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
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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
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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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 fire extinguisher and 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 26 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Of Shadows Hotel on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$183, 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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Lake Of Shadows Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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!
Great location,good food although had a bit of a wait on Saturday evening,few customers got up and left,but they were busy with a few big tables,special mention to Lilly who served us both Saturday night and again Sunday morning,very friendly,bubbly and a credit to your staff
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 ⭐️
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
anthony
25 May, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
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.