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Shandon Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Fitness facility
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
On the beach

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, Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪51 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
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Junior Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

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 Stables is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marble Hill Strand - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Horn Head - 19 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Ards Forest Park - 22 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Glenveagh National Park - 49 min drive - 33.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Glen Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬23 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 Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shandon Hotel & Spa on Jun 30, 2026 start from $259, 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.

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 facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

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. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shandon

The hotel was in a quiet location with access to the local area. We loved the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Hotel location is one of the best I have ever stay

The views are outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026