Lake of Shadows Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (155 reviews)
Grianan Park , Buncrana , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Gloomy rooms
Dated decor
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Rooms were clean but some mentioned issues with dirty crockery and cutlery.
Service
8.96
Consistently friendly and helpful staff noted throughout reviews.
Location
9
Located centrally and convenient for exploring Buncrana.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms generally nice but some felt gloomy and dated.
Amenities
8.48
Adequate breakfast and tea & coffee making facilities provided.
Value for Money
7.94
Value reflects overall experience but slightly dinged due to cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Food variety and quality were praised, though breakfast selection was deemed adequate.
Overall Experience
8.36
Mostly positive experiences, with some stated issues offset by friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:44

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute walk from both Buncrana town centre and the beautiful beach of Lough Swilly, The Lake of Shadows Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation.

Cozy Accommodations
The warmly furnished rooms at The Lake of Shadows provide a comfortable retreat, each equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV/DVD player and tea/coffee-making facilities. The en suite bathrooms add an extra touch of convenience to your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a full Irish breakfast cooked to order, and later enjoy hearty meals prepared with local, seasonal produce and daily specials at the on-site restaurant. For a more casual dining experience, lunch is served in the bar.

Ready to experience the charm of The Lake of Shadows Hotel? Book your stay now and indulge in a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Ian couple gb
9
Pros:

Clean Comfortable Friendly Staff Great Breakfast

Cons:

Thin walls .. heard everything… shower not very powerful

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Duff solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Location prefect if staying in buncranna parking across road.

Cons:

Breakfast needs a complete overhaul, people like a better layout of cereal fruit and a pot of tea . They had two push flasks.The food was well presented and cooked perfect.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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KATHLEEN couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Susan couple ie
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Reiner extended_group de
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
Excellent stay and we look forward to returning
Pros:

Very comfortable beds, well appointed facilities. Friendly staff especially Gemma who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Dominique solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Dominique solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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CPM solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff were friendly and professional food was amazing. This hotel is simple but elegant all in one we only stayed the one night to visit family

Cons:

The ensuite was quite cramped but I'm on the pudgy side so can't fault the hotel... I'm a bit more pudgyier after eating all the lovely food too🫣

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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sarahmarie extended_group ie
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Nathan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room was clean and comfy, all the staff are great and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing at all was a perfect stay.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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shane solo_traveller ie
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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PATRICK couple gb
8
100
Pros:

we were made welcome with a smile and very good greeting.

Cons:

breakfast was hot i would like a pot of tea in the morning.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Aisling extended_group gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
couple gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Doherty couple gb
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee