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Shandon Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Food and drink
View from room
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Unwind at Shandon Hotel & Spa, where indulgence meets relaxation. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment, enjoy a leisurely swim in the indoor pool or children's pool with sun loungers, and unwind on the picturesque terrace after a refreshing breakfast buffet.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room (Junior Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room (Junior Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Portnablagh, Shandon Hotel & Spa is on the beach. Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Cloughaneely Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dunfanaghy Stables and Carrigart Riding Stables. 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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Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Marble Hill Strand - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Doe Castle - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Horn Head - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Ards Forest Park - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caifé Na Sraide - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Shandon Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel
At Shandon Hotel & Spa, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a hair salon. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, and a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Shandon Hotel Portnablagh
Shandon Hotel
Shandon Portnablagh
Shandon Hotel Spa
Shandon Hotel & Spa Hotel
Shandon Hotel & Spa Portnablagh
Shandon Hotel & Spa Hotel Portnablagh

Frequently asked questions

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Shandon Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Shandon Hotel & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Portnablagh hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Marble Hill Strand, Killahoey Beach, and Doe Castle. Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Ards Forest Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Shandon Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and the location was very good with excellent views overlooking a very picturesque sea landscape.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Shandon hotel was perfect. All staff were very friendly and helpful I'll be back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the spa facilities and the view absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a too-short stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always. Fabulous location with amazing outlook Thermal spa a real treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and views and the nesting swallows were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Location was perfect. Staff were excellent. Food very good. Baths are slow to fill and very deep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mark

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

Stay at Shandon

Nice view, great staff. Out of the way. Nice beach nearby. Sheep to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome and George the bartender is the greatest bartender ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I loved this hotel. But the rooms need an upgrade. The service in the restaurant in the evening was poor They were slammed and had a lot of new staff who were pretty slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

Fantastic hotel in Donegal

This is a superb country hotel in a lovely area of Donegal. Our twin, ocean facing rooms were spacious, very comfortable and had fantastic views. My Mum, brother and I loved them. The dinner menu in the bar was varied and we enjoyed all our choices. Mum had an afternoon in the spa and had a great experience. The staff were very pleasant and helpful throughout our 5 night stay. This felt like a luxury experience. We enjoyed very much and fully intend to return for a future visit. I have recommended the hotel to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was disappointed with stay. Room was only set up for two people and we were a psrty of three, tv didnt work. Booked for dinner and we were told there was no table. Had to wait Miro was very helpful. Dining experience was a shambles.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Found end of rainbow !

From entering hotel we were very impressed We were there over new year ,and for hubbies birthday . From front desk staff , dinning , bar staff and even cleaning staff we were very impressed with their efficiency and how pleasant and welcoming they were. They all seemed to enjoy their work and this seemed very obvious . The whole team are a credit to the management . We attended the gala dinner ,it was an amazing well coordinated experience . The food was amazing ,from breakfast to bar snacks . It is not often that you get a lovely hotel and great food but this up there ! We spent a whole day at the spa which was a memorable experience and we both thoroughly enjoyed . We had a bar snack afterwards as we were so relaxed , thanks to may ! and we cant forget isobel who is a star and found and returned my lost phone plus was a great likeable character who explained the regime to us . All in all , im nearly scared to give raving review that the hotel totally deserves , as this might lead to us not being able to get a booking again with being so busy . No negative feedback from us and look forward to returning in spring
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Water very slow took 45 minutes to run a bath water left in kettle water noise coming from the toilet all night menu just ok who wants coconut in there soup burgers far to big
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to spend a weekend or a couple of days
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing setting and views however let down by the variety of the evening menu there wasnt even a roast choice plus no daily specials which is dissapointing if you stay a few days, limited seating in the bar to eat no other restaurant open so if you dont book then even as a resident you wont get a evening meal. its quite a walk/drive to the town to find somewhere else. However breakfast in the morning outstanding plus the staff couldnt do enough for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

70th birthday treat

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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