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Lake House Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Lake House Hotel offers ocean views, peaceful surroundings, full breakfast, Irish cuisine, and a cozy lobby fireplace. Nearby golf course, free WiFi, and self parking add convenience. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
The Glebe, Clooney, Portnoo, Naran, County Donegal, F94K759

What's nearby

  • Narin Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ardara Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Tramore Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Dooey Beach - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Donegal Castle - 34 min drive - 30.4 miles

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gweebarra Bar & McCready's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Corner House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirates of the Coffeebean - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Lake House Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
Free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Lake House Hotel. Be sure to enjoy Irish cuisine at the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake House Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 12 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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 first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 House Hotel Naran
Lake House Naran
Lake House Hotel Hotel
Lake House Hotel Naran
Lake House Hotel Hotel Naran

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake House Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lake House Hotel located?

Situated in Naran, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Narin Beach and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. Lough Doon and Lough Namanlagh are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Lake House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team of people. Food was great! Rooms clean - spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had 3 lovely days at lake house. Mary and her staff were so lovely. Great place to get away from everything. Food amazing best salmon I have had in a long time. Tara and David
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely gem

The location was perfect to explore the area. You would need to stay a couple nights to make sure you can discover the beauties of Donegal. There was a restaurant attached to the hotel, and the food was spectacular. Enjoyed a very delicious dinner and couple drinks after a full day of activities. Mary, the hotel owner, was very attentive and made sure we had a great stay. My boyfriend I loved the details of this place and made it seem like a second home during our holidays. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the staff, they were very friendly and couldn't do enough for u. Also liked the fact that it was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was delightful! There was a beautiful beach just a little walk down the hill, and a fun pub. Our accommodations were clean and roomy. We especially loved the reading room! This is going on the list of places to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien dans l'ensemble

Petit hôtel coquet dans un environnement agréable et calme proche du golf et de l'océan. Nous avons apprécié les petits salons confortables permettant la lecture, ainsi que le restaurant de très bonne qualité. Deux petits bémols : le petit-déjeuner qui aurait mérité un buffet plus garni (ex : seuls fruits proposés pommes flétries, clémentines et parfois bananes). Et notre chambre qui était petite et bruyante car soufflerie à proximité. Dans l'ensemble, séjour agréable, et personnel sympathique.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When I made the reservation I requested a single room - and stated that I would be accompanied by a dog. When I arrived after a particularly arduous journey I was told by a rather frosty receptionist that the room I had booked was not dog friendly. But sure I hadn’t “ booked “ a room it surely is the Hotels responsibility to allocate a room suitable to the guests request. I had received an email to state this at 19.07 on check in day ! Less than 1 hour before I arrived ! Anyway I was offloaded into what was described as a cottage - really like a hostel room and frosty like Mary herself. Breakfast was distinctly average with staff mire interested in chatting about that’s days upcoming Wedding. It’s a nice location but clearly suffers from a lack of hands on Management.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oui mais non...

Je pense que l’inspection sanitaire n’est pas venue depuis longtemps vérifier la propreté des chambres : cheveux, miettes, poussière dans l’aération de la douche... Meubles vieillots. Le petit coin salon est agréable et le petit déjeuner copieux. Les aloutours sont désertiques !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Lake House.

I love the Lake House. Mary and Geraldine and staff are so hospitable. The rooms are very tastefully decorated, beds really comfy. We have been travelling Ireland now for 13 days, and Lake House is easily our favourite so far. I would stay here again, if I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Norma

Donegal Charm

The staff are so friendly & breakfast, dinner & snacks were very good. Well presented & very good standard, served on warm plates, one of my pet gates is hot food on cold plates. The bedroom was a small but functional & the bathroom was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Lakeside Break

Situation of the hotel is very nice with views over the lake and surrounding countryside. Staff all very pleasant and friendly and the cooked breakfasts were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

weeagie, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, gorgeous location

Beautiful location close to an amazing beach. Staff were so pleasant and helpful. Delicious home cooked food, particularly the sea food. Rooms could do with a bit of updating but were spotlessly clean and comfortable. Broadband was fine downstairs but a bit hit and miss in the room. Overall we had a brilliant couple of days and will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Gemütliches, ruhiges, unaufgeregtes Hotel

Hat wirklich den Charme und den Flair eines Landhotels. Essen war gut, Das Personal war sehr freundliche. Es herrschte eine gediegene Ruhe und Unaufgeregtheit. Das Hotel ist zu empfehlen, wer Ruhe und Einsamkeit sucht.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Donegal 2018

Always love staying here at the lake house.My second time staying here will stay again breakfast and dinner was excellent.I would recommend the lake house a great perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

johnty, moira, n ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overnight stay at the Lake House but couldn’t fault it in any way. Friendly team working there, lovely meal in the evening and great cooked breakfast next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a great area.

Good hotel, good food and only a short walk to a good pub!

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely break at Lake House Hotel

We had a great time. The staff were fantastic and our children had a wonderful time. We ate in the restaurant in the evening which was lovely and a great hot breakfast was everything we needed to set us up for our day on the beach. Its a lovely little hotel in a great spot. Very nice for families exploring the surrounding areas. Our bedroom was big and so there was more than enough room for the 4 of us. We have said we would be going back to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel.

Very accomplished staff and accomdation was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight in Narin

Beautiful boutique hotel in picturesque surroundings. Cosy with the roaring fire, slept like a log, gin menu good and breakfast fab considering I have coeliac disease and don't eat meat. The coffee is outstanding! Staff are friendly and very helpful, Overall we had a very comfortable and happy stay. Would recommend and we'll stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely return

Great hotel with extremely welcoming staff, lovely food and the best pints of Smithwicks I've had in a long while! We visited because it was pet friendly and got a great room, separate from the main building so weren't worried about any stray barks disturbing other clientele
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonne adresse

Charmant petit hôtel à quelques kilomètres du bord de mer. L'accueil est très sympathique. Notre chambre était confortable, un peu petite tout de même et légèrement bruyante le soir avec le bar-restaurant juste en dessous. Jolie vue sur le lac. Petit déjeuner correct proposant le traditionnel irish breakfast. Wifi capricieux. Bon rapport qualité"-prix. Peu d'options de restauration dans les environs proches mais l'hôtel propose une carte variée. La plage à une encablure est magnifique, propice à de longues balades en fin de journée avec le soleil couchant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay, very clean room and close to the beautiful beach. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming even though I was wet and walking with no car. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stopover

On wild atlantic way route great stopover spot . Near lovely beach . Rooms v v clean , got at a v reasonable rate .staff pleasent .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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