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Shandon Hotel & Spa

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers. - Shandon Hotel & Spa (Portnablagh)
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A spa area with a large window, a statue, and a pool with tiled flooring. - Shandon Hotel & Spa (Portnablagh)
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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a hair salon at Shandon Hotel & Spa. 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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a window with a view, and a patterned wall.

Family Room (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a patterned wallpaper.

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Portnablagh, Shandon Hotel & Spa is on the beach. Doe Castle and Glenveagh Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carrigart Riding Stables and Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre. 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. Visit our Portnablagh travel guide
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Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, Donegal

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
    Glenveagh National Park
    49 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Marble Hill Strand
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Horn Head
    19 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Ards Forest Park
    22 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Letterkenny Town Park
    38 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patsy Dan's
    9 min drive
  • The Rusty Oven
    6 min drive
  • The Galley
    21 min drive
  • The Singing Pub
    24 min drive
  • The Olde Glen Bar
    16 min drive

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

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.

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?

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was excellent and breakfast was First Class!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eilish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our overnight stay here. View from the room was breathtaking and beds were very comfortable . The only downside was the in-bath shower which was difficult to get in and out of and it had very little power. Breakfast was very good and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supposed to be a 4 star hotel but a number of issues imo. Only one lift for a large hotel seems poor. You need to drop off your bags from the car at the entrance as otherwise there are steps to negotiate from the car park. The bar restaurant is frankly very poor in terms of noise and quality of food which arrived so quickly that it was obviously not freshly cooked and was pretty tasteless. There are numerous reviews highlighting this but nothing appears to have been done about it. The main restaurant appears to close regularly which is unacceptable in high season. Breakfast is good but not outstanding. The 4th floor rooms were good with plenty of space though no bathroom amenities apart from towels and soaps. All in all poor value for money unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge room 210. Bath and shower. Bath high level access and not very wide. Tap on basin was loose but still worked. Tea and coffee facilities. All good, but the most expensive room in our 6 night six hotel tour round North West.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to base yourself if holidaying/visiting in the Dunfanaghy or surrounding area in Donegal. Superb location & outstanding views of the sea. Good food & excellent staff. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendliness of the staff, the excellence of the service, the location and the food. Breakfasts were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival we were met with friendly and helpful staff and relaxed and cosy atmosphere which continue throughout our stay. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the hotel were wonderful.They made our stay so enjoyable.Our accomodation was excellent , the room so spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Lovely big window with stunning view of sea and mountains. Spa facilities outstanding. Great food, lovely welcoming staff. Could imagine how great it would be with live music & a bar in non Covid times but really enjoyed our stay but hotel is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020