Lough Eske Castle

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Front of property
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Fireplace
Room, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lough Eske, Donegal Town, County Donegal, Donegal, Donegal, F94 HX59
  • Place, Diamond Obelisk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Daniel O'Donnell Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room (Guest Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (Guest Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Wheelchair Accessible Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room (Superior Deluxe)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Donegal Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lough Eske Castle

Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a sauna.
Lough Eske Castle offers 96 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Donegal hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

CARA Organic Beauty Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lough Eske Castle. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bluestack Mountains. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Cedars Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body treatments, hot stone massages or body wraps at CARA Organic Beauty Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bluestack Mountains and 9 minutes from Ardnamona Gardens
Lough Eske Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 6889 square feet (640 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Lough Eske Castle. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Donegal hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Cedars Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Gallery Bar – This bistro specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Father Browne Bar – This bistro specialises in Irish cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Cedars Restaurant
  • Father Browne Bar
  • Gallery Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,889 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 30 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Castle Solis
Eske Lough Castle
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle Solis
Lough Eske Castle Solis Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Solis Hotel
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Solis Eske
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal Town
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Lough Eske Castle a Solis Hotel Spa
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel
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Lough Eske Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 827 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, food was top class and service was great. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly A beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff so friendly. Mum and I were made so welcome by everyone. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jo ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved Staff was amazing Food was delish!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing place to spend time. Hotel staff was always helpful and the grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay October 2025
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Will come back and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Awesome place to stay in Donegal Area

This is an amazing place to stay…you are truly treated like royalty from check in to dining to check out. 100% recommend staying here if you are in the area!!! Also recommend the whiskey tasting!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed and the breakfast was like none I’ve seen before!! Beautiful all around!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful! Staff was very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The room was exquisite - large and very comfortable. The grounds were stunning also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our visit was top notch. Would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A relaxing atmosphere with pleasant staff. The room was extremely spacious and luxurious. Breakfast was what a 5* hotel should offer. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
A really beautiful place lovely spacious rooms absolutely gorgeous would recommend Lough eske castle to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous, the thermal suites and food were excellent, but the staff made it the amazing stay it was. It doesn't hurt that we got engaged during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true fairytale setting in a wonderful castle with fabulous grounds. No need to stay anywhere else. Incredible staff also helped make this stay one to remember for years to come.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Lough Eske Castle. We rode bikes around the property, took a swim in the am before the fabulous breakfast. Amazing area would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Talk about a fabulous retreat! This is a special place with special staff that know how to take care of their guests. If you get the chance, this place is the ultimate relaxation retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely top knotch in every aspect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!! The room was awesome, the grounds were excellent, and the staff was so friendly. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025