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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Ballyliffin with spa and indoor pool

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Perched by the ocean, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers a tranquil retreat with 36 holes of golf, a scenic garden, and an indoor pool. Unwind at Rock Crystal Spa or connect with free in-room WiFi; enjoy ocean views at Jacks Bar and Restaurant or cozy up by the fireplace in the lobby. With helpful staff on hand to assist you throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$134 nightly
The total price is $152
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Work and play perfected
A waterfront hotel with meeting rooms and a business center transforms into a relaxation haven. Spa services, massages, and golf await after work.
Coastal dining options
Irish cuisine shines at the restaurant with garden and ocean views. A bar adds evening charm, while continental breakfast starts each day right.

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

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
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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

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

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 25 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Buncrana Beach - 27 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 55 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 58 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nancy's Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Butterbean Restaurant & B&B - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪north pole - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

  • Adjacent to a golf course, Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballyliffin. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (5382 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (20-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa also has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

Yes, Jacks Bar and Restaurant offers Irish cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa like?

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Doagh Famine Village, which is 11 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food with good portion sizes and reasonably priced options. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, tasty, and plentiful with a wide range of options available. (16 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were excellent, with many guests enjoying relaxing treatments and making use of the pool, jacuzzi, and steam room. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Was attending wedding and couldn’t find fault at all Great food .great location got a last minute room and found it quite comfortable Breathtaking views this morning as weather was glorious
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was amazing clean and always someone to help
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and helpful and very friendly staff. colm at breakfast was great. We have stayed before and never had any issues. Great hotel.
Damian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room friendly staff
Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super stay. The staff were wonderful.
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Its been recently refurbished to a v good standard. Great views, large room, nice effhcient staff, no negatives so we'll be returning there.
Keith, 4-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing stay with friendly staff
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

We chose this due to location on our beach tour. It matched our expectations and was very good value for money. Breakfast gets a 3/5 which is fine ( 5/5 would have an egg chef and champagne). Evening meal was 4/5, service was good. Wine by the small bottle. May have been other options but not offered anything. Slept well. All good. Recommend.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Staff were lovely, our room had an issue with the window
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the place service was brilliant as was the hotel and location, we'll be back soon
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel great staff and facilities
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay & restaurant was fantastic Staff was wonderful. Scenic!
Gerard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay

Very comfortable stay food was good. Breakfast very good
Lyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with beautiful views. The staff in the hotel were very friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Very good food and great service.
Judith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Agnes, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was really lovely and the spa was excellent 👌
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy our times at Ballyliffin Lodge, lovely location and friendly, helpful and very pleasant staff
Eileen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel lice rooms and very good food
Sam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent- friendly and professional!
Fred, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All staff very chatty and helpful.
cornelius, 2-night trip