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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, ocean views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Glenevin Waterfall
    8 min drive
  • Doagh Famine Village
    11 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    58 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the neighborhood

Ballyliffin

Located in Ballyliffin, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 8 minutes from Glenevin Waterfall. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Doagh Famine Village and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Carrickbrackey Castle.

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 16 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Malin Head - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Five Fingers Strand - 30 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Claire The Baker's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar and Tea Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Butterbean B&B - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Waterfront hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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 spa 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 spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Jacks Bar and Restaurant, a bar/lounge where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ballyliffin? This hotel has 5382 square feet (500 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 236 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dated and tv was ancient, however great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is very nice, but their policies are not. Be very aware that this place does a lot of special events and when those special events take place, room guests are treated like second class citizens Noise till 1pm, no parking….I needed to park 1/4 mile away. The staff and manager could care less. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean and tidy hotel, staff very helpful, food excellent, pool area clean and tidy. Have already recommended to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were spotless. Lack of towels in the gym
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location with wonderful views. It is family owned and has a warm and friendly ambience. The facilities are good overall, although some aspects are a little tired. The pool is pleasant. Breakfasts are excellent, and we also enjoyed the food from the bar menu. Staff are mist helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely return
Amazing hotel and spa with phenomenal views out to sea. Small village with few amenities so hire car essential. It’s VERY popular as a wedding venue and evenings can be loud music with drunken guests banging doors until the small hours. That said, reception apologised on check out and gave a generous credit as compensation.
View from room 101
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Lovely hotel with friendly atmosphere. Well recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel lice rooms and very good food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful spot
Beautiful location. The older lady on breakfast duty was fabulous, so helpful and cheerful. Hot tub not particularly hot and no power on the jets plus the towels are miniscule. Pool lovely. Everything very clean. Beds very comfortable and food great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with fabulous views. Very quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Archibald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Hi we had the most wonderful relaxing overnight stay; unfortunately it wasn’t long enough!!! The bed was so comfy and the corridor was really quiet which resulted in a lovely peaceful sleep!!! We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballyliffin Lodge March 2024
Stayed several times before but not for a number of years. Good to see that the standards are still maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024