Located in Buncrana, within a 17-minute walk of Buncrana Beach and 1.6 miles of Buncrana Golf Club, Lake of Shadows Hotel provides accommodations with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room includes a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At Lake of Shadows Hotel you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Irish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Buncrana, like cycling. Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial is 13 miles from Lake of Shadows Hotel, while Guildhall is 14 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
10
High score for Buncrana
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central with a good car park across from it..great walks and big park if you have kids .good beach is 5 mins away and town also just 5 mins walk.. breakfast was very tasty best I've eaten in a long time and spotless in my room...
  • Mcateer
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the breakfast - except for the coffee which was undrinkable. Stick to tea.
  • Olive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely small hotel , clean and great staff . Food is beautiful.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Upon arrival we found the Lake of Shadows to be an impressive building, well presented and maintained. The staff were very friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Our room was very comfortable. We really enjoyed the breakfast and the...
  • Bernadette
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked and this I feel is very important staff checked that everything was ok and if we needed anything there wasn't a problem getting it
  • Anna
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely and friendly and staff was also v friendly and very helpful
  • Helena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the location of the property. The room was clean and comfortable but there was no soft chair in the bedroom.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, staff were so accommodating and friendly. The food in the restaurant both breakfast and dinner was excellent
  • Kathleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    THE BREAKFAST WAS LOVELY AND WARM AND THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL
  • Maeve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic welcome, lovely staff, great location, very comfortable bed

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Irish • Italian • Pizza • Steakhouse • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Lake of Shadows Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Lake of Shadows Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Lake of Shadows Hotel

  • Room options at Lake of Shadows Hotel include:

    • Double
  • Lake of Shadows Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Lake of Shadows Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Lake of Shadows Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Buncrana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lake of Shadows Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Lake of Shadows Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Lake of Shadows Hotel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.