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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property

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A coastal landscape with a beach, green fields, and distant mountains.
Land view from property
A golf course with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, elegant chandeliers, and a polished marble floor.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen displaying a welcome message.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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
  • Airport, Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table.

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a radiator.

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a green sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

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 on-site.
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballyliffin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 that 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 such as 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 Swedish massages, body treatments or detox wraps at Rock Crystal Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jacks Bar and Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this pub specialises 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
  • 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: from 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

Property class

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. 218 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 313 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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and beautiful Donegal scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stay. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent. The room was very comfortable and allowed me to relax. The food at breakfast and dinner was excellent. The setting looking to the sea is superb, watching the waves roll in, just brilliant. The only downside is the parking can be tricky, due to the number of cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Excellent hotel. Breakfast was excellent and the evening meal was exceptional. The room was spacious and facilities were very good, including pool, steam room and sauna although the spa was actually a large hot tub, which for me was ok but my wife has mobility issues and was unable to climb in and out as there was no steps inside the hot tub. That small issue aside, we had a very enjoyable stay, helped by a fantastic location and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Staff were lovely, our room had an issue with the window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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