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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Place, Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Doagh Famine Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrickbrackey Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ballyliffin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Rock Crystal Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ballyliffin Golf Course. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine and ocean views while dining at Jacks Bar and Restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, detox wraps, or Swedish massages at Rock Crystal Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 8 minutes from Glenevin Waterfall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballyliffin hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jacks Bar and Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jacks Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,382 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ballyliffin Lodge
Lodge Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin Hotel Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin Hotel Donegal
Ballyliffin Lodge And Spa Hotel
Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel
Ballyliffin Spa Hotel
The Ballyliffin Lodge Spa
The Ballyliffin Ballyliffin
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Ballyliffin
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel Ballyliffin

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 307 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its been recently refurbished to a v good standard. Great views, large room, nice effhcient staff, no negatives so we'll be returning there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfct and all the staff from reception to the dining Room were friendly and helpul and I look forward to spending more time at this hotel so I can explore more of the surrounding countryside
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly relaxing stay, we loved the family feel of this hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, lovely pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, have stayed here a few times now, food is amazing. Spa and pool are fantastic. Rooms are beautiful and spotless clean, staff are friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with the refurbished room, had a room with a balcony with lovely views,however the weather did not allow for much usage of the balcony. Food was good and drinks were reasonably priced compared with other hotels recently visited
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most relaxed straightforward stay every will definitely be back 😌 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Staff were lovely, our room had an issue with the window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Amenities
Very enjoyable stay, lovely friendly staff, beautiful food, great leisure centre, couldn’t be better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Ballyliffin Lodge is a really lovely Hotel. We had stayed here before and would definitely recommend it. Staff are very helpful and friendly and breakfast was very tasty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Beautiful place to spend a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place service was brilliant as was the hotel and location, we'll be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay & restaurant was fantastic Staff was wonderful. Scenic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful place , food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms very clean. Enjoyed the spa & pool/sauna/steam room. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely hotel great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Lyn

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

Great stay

Very comfortable stay food was good. Breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice the staff were brilliant, good food that evening and also breakfast and or room was clean, but a little dated for a 4☆ Hotel and a little noisy with the music from the function room. We would still recommend it for a stay in Donegal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with beautiful views. The staff in the hotel were very friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Very good food and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay, of course the great weather added to the enjoyment. Food amazing, staff so friendly and helpful, nothing is any trouble for them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very chatty and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Amenities
The staff was excellent- friendly and professional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really lovely and the spa was excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our times at Ballyliffin Lodge, lovely location and friendly, helpful and very pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022