Shandon Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$565
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, Donegal
  • Marble Hill Strand
    5 min walk
  • The Shack
    9 min walk
  • Londonderry Station
    54 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    100 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

Family Room (Junior Suite)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Portnablagh

At Shandon Hotel & Spa you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Marble Hill Strand and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Killahoey Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, outdoor tennis court and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Portnablagh hotel include Dunfanaghy Stables and Dunfanaghy Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Marble Hill Strand - 5 min walk
  • Dunfanaghy Stables - 9 min drive
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Ards Forest Park - 15 min drive
  • Horn Head - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Singing Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rose's Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Shandon Hotel & Spa

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Shandon Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a health club, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Shandon Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Portnablagh hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Shandon Hotel & Spa offers 50 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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 ratings 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

Is parking available at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Shandon Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shandon Hotel & Spa on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$565.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Shandon Hotel & Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Marble Hill Strand.

Is there a spa on site at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shandon Hotel & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Shandon Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Shandon Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Shandon Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shandon Hotel & Spa.

Is Shandon Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Shandon Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shandon Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

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

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Travelled with family
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

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

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

ANTHONY

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
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

Kieran

Travelled with family
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

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

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

May

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
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