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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Indoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym

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Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Doagh Famine Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Malin Head
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4-star Ballyliffin hotel with restaurant
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.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5382 square feet (500 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

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 club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,382 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit

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

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 249 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

perfect for north Donegal

great base for the north of Donegal, and a smashing hotel with good food and bar. not far from the beach
Port Salon
beach at Ballyliffin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with magnificent views and easy access to the area by car. Check in process effortless and rooms were very clean, well laid out with plenty of space and all the basic amenities. Unfortunately we did not get to use the spa and had hoped for a massage but you need to book well in advance. Convenient to have restaurant on site and breakfast included with portions ample. However we were a little disappointed with the service having to ask a number of times for items.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Margaretta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, views are amazing, only down side was the walls are to thin, we could hear everything from other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

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

Week end break

Really lovely hotel weather was fabulous and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Another superb stay at Ballyliffin Lodge!

We had a 2 night stay in late January and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our superior room was warm, clean and very comfortable with excellent views across the bay. We dined both nights in Jack's bar and the food was delicious. Served hot with good portion sizes and a reasonably priced bottle of house wine. The bar staff were very attentive and efficient. A special mention to Helen who looked after us so well at breakfast time....such a lovely lady and a real asset to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

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

Outstanding

Just great food, stunning views, really excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

bernadette

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly uninviting and cold …
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey, Twin Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Excellent location! Beautiful views. Great food and accommodations. Entire staff was friendly and courteous. Great access to points of interest in area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the property but room could use with updating. TV’s were terrible and more like an old computer monitor. Staff person at checkin was not super helpful but other staff members were good. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at The Lodge celebrating our 53 wedding anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WG

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

Great stay at Ballyliffin Lodge!

Excellent hotel. Thoroughly recommend it. Lovely spot, great value, good service and hotel very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely hotel great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The noise from wedding receptions on both nights of our stay did not match our need for a restful weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024