Lake of Shadows Hotel
Grianan Park
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff especially Gemma who went above and beyond to make sure our stay …”
“Staff were friendly and professional food was amazing”
“From the moment we walked through the doors, we were welcomed by a warm sense of…”
“Good location”
“Room was clean and comfy, all the staff are great and friendly”
“very clean, lovely friendly staff, breakfast very good 👍”
“Very comfortable beds, well appointed facilities”
“My room was spacious, super clean and had the most comfortable bed I experienced…”
“Breakfast was excellent”
“Breakfast was very enjoyable and accommodated my gluten free request”
“great value for money”
Overview
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Buncrana town centre, The Lake of Shadows Hotel offers free parking. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach of Lough Swilly, guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts. The warmly furnished rooms at The Lake of Shadows all include an en suite bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV/DVD player and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfasts are cooked to order each day, and the Lake’s restaurant serves hearty food made with local, seasonal produce and daily specials. Lunch is also served in the bar. Buncrana Golf Club is only 5 minutes away by car.
Traveller reviews
david
couple
June 11, 2026
“Excellent stay and we look forward to returning”
Very comfortable beds, well appointed facilities. Friendly staff especially Gemma who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable
CPM
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
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
Nathan
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
Room was clean and comfy, all the staff are great and friendly.
PATRICK
couple
April 18, 2026
“100”
we were made welcome with a smile and very good greeting.
Breege
family_with_children
April 8, 2026
The hotel was lovely ....very clean, lovely friendly staff, breakfast very good 👍
Sebastiana
extended_group
April 2, 2026
I went into my stay with meh expectations after reading some of the reviews, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were welcomed by a warm sense of coziness, cleanliness and genuine hospitality. The hotel is incredibly charming, with a lovely touch of nostalgia that makes it feel special rather than outdated. My room was spacious, super clean and had the most comfortable bed I experienced during my entire trip to Ireland. The staff were kind and welcoming, with a special shout out to the woman at the front desk and the fellow who stayed late at the bar. I really hope I’ll have the chance to return one day to lovely Buncrana and the delightful Lake of Shadows Hotel.
Kelly
couple
March 29, 2026
“we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Everything within walking distance.”
Breakfast was excellent. great value for money.
Samanthafe
couple
March 8, 2026
“Excellent location”
Good location
Craig
family_with_children
March 6, 2026
Hospitality and comfort.
NOREEN
couple
March 1, 2026
Breakfast was very enjoyable and accommodated my gluten free request. There was a fabulous selection of food, either continental or cooked. The room was a comfortable size with tea facilities. The hotel is in a great location , within easy walking distance to the main street with popular bars and excellent restaurants. I would be more than happy to stay again.
Conor
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
“10/10”
Great check in. Lovely room. And great food.
PAUL
family_with_children
February 16, 2026
Lovely staff
Aisling
family_with_children
February 11, 2026
“Unhelpful reception staff, very small rooms, wouldn’t rush to stay again”
Good location, close to Main Street and shore front.
Michael
couple
January 25, 2026
“Fantastic”
Great location very clean the staff where amazing
cathy
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
Everything was great, lovely staff and hotel
peter
couple
January 5, 2026
“great”
location and food was great
Sarah
couple
October 23, 2025
“Great location, friendly staff!”
Great location and very clean. Lovely breakfast, and staff were all really pleasant.
Marianne Donaghy
family_with_children
October 12, 2025
“A great few days away !”
Our 3 nights stay at Lake of Shadows was excellent. The decor and room were amazing, with excellent standards of cleanliness. Sleeping was easy as bed was very comfortable!.The variety and standard of food on offer was very impressive and delicious .The hotel was beautifully decorated and the icing on the cake was how attentive the staff were .Being friendly and efficient made our stay so lovely. Located very central to everything was a big bonus! First time in Buncrana and will definitely be back again to Lake of Shadows! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting this lovely town .
mark
couple
August 23, 2025
“Was surprised how nice the room was after see the lobby”
Nice clean room. Friendly staff.
robert
couple
July 18, 2025
Friendly staff, who made you feel very welcome. Treated respectfully from all who worked there.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Cycling, Horse riding, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Double Room
Warmly furnished rooms with an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV/DVD player and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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