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Shandon Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
On the beach
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, Donegal
  • Place, Marble Hill Strand
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derry City Walls
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room (Junior Suite)

Family Room (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View

Junior Suite, Sea View

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

About the area

Portnablagh

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Marble Hill Strand and 3 miles (5 km) of Killahoey Beach. Also, Doe Castle is within 3 miles (5 km) and Dunfanaghy Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marble Hill Strand - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ards Forest Park - 19 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Horn Head - 19 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Letterkenny Town Park - 31 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 40 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Glen Bar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Shandon Hotel & Spa

4-star beachfront hotel with 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Shandon Hotel & Spa offers 50 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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 each 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 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

How close is Shandon Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Shandon Hotel & Spa is 24.1 mi (55-min drive) away from the Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shandon Hotel & Spa on Apr 23, 2026 start from CA $302, excluding 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.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Shandon Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Shandon Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Shandon Hotel & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Shandon Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Shandon Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shandon Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Shandon Hotel & Spa to downtown Portnablagh?

Shandon Hotel & Spa is 0.9 mi away from Portnablagh.

Shandon Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with group
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

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
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

joyce

Travelled with partner
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

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