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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
Lounge
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Interior
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Buncrana, Lake Of Shadows Hotel is near the beach. Fort Dunree and Templemore Sports Complex are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buncrana Golf Club and Brunswick Moviebowl. Buncrana Beach and Magee College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Grianan Park, Buncrana, County Donegal, F93 V8C4

What's nearby

  • Star Amusements - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buncrana Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Derry City Walls - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Rathmullan House - 58 min drive - 43.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Drift Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O'Flaherty's 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 the lobby, 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
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Of Shadows Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 20-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out 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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