Name: Shandon Hotel & Spa
Address: Marble Hill Strand,Dunfanaghy, Port-na-Blagh, Donegal, Co Donegal, Ireland
Telephone: +353 74 9136137
Price range: €75.00
Rating: 5

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Venue Overview

Marble Hill Strand,Dunfanaghy, Port-na-Blagh

Perched above the stunning Sheephaven Bay, our hotel and spa sit along the famed Wild Atlantic Way Route, just a brief drive from Dunfanaghy and Horn Head. This brand-new addition to Donegal's hospitality scene stands out, boasting nearly every guest room with a captivating sea view. From the lobby to the bar, swimming pool to the thermal spa, and even our outdoor Canadian hot tub, each space offers a panoramic vista of the bay, hills, and countryside.

Description

We're thrilled to welcome you to the Shandon Hotel & Spa, the latest gem in Donegal's wedding venue scene, boasting stunning vistas of Sheephaven Bay along the renowned Wild Atlantic Way.

Treat your guests to an unparalleled experience featuring exquisite cuisine, breathtaking panoramas, and an unforgettable post-wedding indulgence at our lavish Thermal Spa.

Nestled along Marble Hill Strand in Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal, the Shandon Hotel & Spa is a destination unto itself, offering all the amenities and comforts for an extraordinary hotel and spa retreat for you and your loved ones.

Brochures

Shandon-Brochure-2024

Venue Type

Hotel
Restaurant

Style

Waterside
Destination

Facilities

Guest Accommodation
Spa
Civil License
Fully Accessible
Outdoor Ceremony
Leisure Centre

What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 5 reviews

Our Wedding day was a dream come true. We got married at my home in Arranmore Island at 12 o'clock. It was a special morning and I loved being at home where I grew up on my wedding day. Our journey to the Shandon together was one to remember as we reminisced about our lives to date and about our …

friends and family who had gathered to be with us. I had such a sense of relief when I saw Joy waiting for us at the steps of the Shandon Hotel. It will be a moment that will stick out for me forever; not only was I being waited on (with 2 small children at home, this was a lovely feeling!) But I was met with a heartwarming smile, a big congratulations and a lovely glass of champagne. This moment for me was special; everything we had worked towards was here now, and it was time to celebrate! We met Joy in August 2022 when we got engaged, her way of working was that if we are organised, then she can work with us and there'll be no problems. And she was right! We relied on her a lot the last few weeks leading up to our day, and she was there on the other side of the phone and emails. The staff at the Shandon are all so welcoming and friendly and deliver their work in a way that is so natural. The food served to us on our wedding day was of an exceptional standard, all of our guests are still talking about the beef! We loved every moment of our wedding day, and we can't wait to get back to visit again soon! Thank you so much, Joy and all the team xx

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of June, 2024

Wedding at the Shandon
I got married in July. We had our reception in the Shandon. The service was nothing but first-class, and the food was incredible!! All my friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how amazing they were treated and how delicious the food was.

Joy, the wedding …

coordinator, made our day. This started well before our day with her superb organisation and calming nature. On the day there was an accident on route to the hotel. Thankfully none of our guests were involved and there were no fatalities. This meant myself, the groom and all our guests arrived late to the Shandon on the day. She dealt with the situation amazingly - keeping us calm which allowed us to have the most amazing day and pushing times back. Joy is absolutely fantastic at what she does and it felt like she was part of our family and friends on the day. She fitted in so well and my family all speak extremely fondly about her when reminiscing about the day.

Honestly cannot recommend the Shandon enough. We had the best wedding day thanks to the Shandon, especially Joy.

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of June, 2024

We had our wedding in the Shandon in October 2023! We could not have asked for a better team to look after us. Joy the wedding coordinator was absolutely outstanding. She was so good to us and was so helpful to us as we planned our wedding all the way from New Zealand. On the day Joy was everywhere, …

she was on top of everything and I didn’t have to worry about anything she had every detail covered.
The food was amazing with one of our guests saying it was the best wedding meal they have ever had! A beautiful hotel in a beautiful location with the most wonderful staff who made our day so special!

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of June, 2024

Autumn Wedding!
Myself and my partner Ben had our wedding on 7th October 2023 in the Shandon Hotel and Spa. We can not praise the Shandon, their staff and our wedding co ordinator Joy Evans highly enough. Our original venue fell through, and from the moment we approached the Shandon, the process …

was effortless. Joy was with us throughout the entire process, always answered any questions so quickly and accommodated all requests. A bride's dream! On the day, she liaised with our photographer and vendors and made sure everything went smoothly. Joy came to see us off the following day and helped us with all our wedding stuff , making sure it all came back to us safely. Joy really was a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond!

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of June, 2024

Wedding Wonderland in the Stunning North West Coast
We held our wedding at the Shandon Hotel over the 1st of July weekend, and it was a true fairytale. The location is unbeatable, with uninterrupted views over the beautiful Marble Hill Bay. We hosted 180 guests at our wedding reception, with the …

majority staying at the hotel, and the staff couldn’t have done more for us. In particular, a special mention must go to our wedding Coordinator- Joy Evan, who was wonderful and accommodating from our first meeting when we went to view the venue back in 2022 right through to our wedding day. Joy was very organised and made us feel at ease that all was in hand for the most anticipated day of our lives and the Shandon did not disappoint. Our guests came from near and far and the feedback we got from guest on how wonderfully delicious the food was on the day, was so nice to hear and confirmed that we had made the right choice for our big day at the Shandon. On the day itself, we had planned for a champagne drinks reception on the lovely terrace overlooking the bay, however the weather was not in our favour (not unsurprisingly being Donegal) so we had to pivot and host the reception inside, but it didn’t dampen our day (excuse the pun) and our guests, as did we had a fabulous time. Joy was very attentive on the day and went out of her way to ensure everything went smoothly! My dress was soaked through from the photoshoot on the beach and my hair and make up was ruined, Joy had swiftly arranged for one of the salon staff from the Spa to come and help me redo my hair before being reunited with guests. Joy kept everything on track on the day and the staff at the hotel really were just fabulous and went out of their way to assist and accommodate any requests. If we could do it all again, we would and wouldn’t change a thing for the world.. not even the weather! We’re looking forward to our next little trip back to the Shandon and will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. This

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of June, 2024