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Next weekend
11 Sept - 13 Sept
In two weeks
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In one month
2 Oct - 4 Oct
In two months
30 Oct - 1 Nov
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Recommended hotels in Ballyliffin

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1. Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
4.0 star property
Ballyliffin
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Excellent - what more is there to say ?"
United Kingdom
David
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
Breakfast area

2. Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Ballyliffin
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (99 reviews)
"Great small hotel, most likely family run. Comfortable stay, great breakfast and close to the hotel were we attended a wedding. Highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Declan
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel
Lobby sitting area

3. Madra Rua Organic Accommodation

Madra Rua Organic Accommodation
3.0 star property
Ballyliffin
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"A really great stay in a stunning location. Owners were incredibly nice even arranging a breakfast bundle for me as I had planned to leave very early on the last day. Simply cannot fault my stay there!"
United Kingdom
Darrin
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Madra Rua Organic Accommodation
Beach

4. Joyce's Inishowen

Joyce's Inishowen
3.5 star property
Carndonagh
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182 reviews)
"Friendly staff, v clean room, comfy bed and great shower, central location, would come again"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Joyce's Inishowen
Exterior

5. The Harbour Inn

The Harbour Inn
3.5 star property
Buncrana
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay and the food was great"
United Kingdom
Gregory
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Harbour Inn
Lobby lounge

6. Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Inishowen Gateway Hotel
3.0 star property
Buncrana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393 reviews)
"The room was spotless and the staff were very nice. The spa was great ."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Interior

7. Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Lake Of Shadows Hotel
2.0 star property
Buncrana
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, modern bedrooms & comfy beds. Great food served in the hotel bar with entertainment on the Saturday evening. Great location for a night out, short walking distance from bars & other restaurants."
United States
Martha
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Lake Of Shadows Hotel
Exterior

8. The Waters Edge

The Waters Edge
3.0 star property
Rathmullan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"Great stay and great views! Smooth check in process."
Canada
Hammna
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Waters Edge
Pool

9. Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa

Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa
4.0 star property
Moville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (601 reviews)
"Great stay, helpful staff and lovely breakfast! Only downfall was rooms were extremely warm!"
United Kingdom
Carmel
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa
Property grounds

10. SolasTobann Room 1 En-suite Malin Head

SolasTobann Room 1 En-suite Malin Head
Malin Head
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Unbeatable location and lovely breakfast. Hosts were very helpful and kind! Would definitely stay again. 10/10"
Canada
Colleen
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SolasTobann Room 1 En-suite Malin Head
Front of property – evening/night

11. An Grianan Hotel

An Grianan Hotel
3.0 star property
Burt
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (420 reviews)
"What a friendly hotel, with large rooms, good amenities and an excellent bar with good food and plenty of Irish charm and atmosphere."
United Kingdom
Raymond
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
An Grianan Hotel
Indoor wedding

12. Mulroy Woods Hotel

Mulroy Woods Hotel
4.0 star property
Milford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (105 reviews)
"Great hotel breakfast awsome "
United Kingdom
Dominic
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Mulroy Woods Hotel
Exterior

13. The Dorchester Apartment @ Milton on The Moyle

The Dorchester Apartment @ Milton on The Moyle
Buncrana
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Dorchester Apartment @ Milton on The Moyle
Interior

14. Donagh Cross Town House

Donagh Cross Town House
3.0 star property
Carndonagh
The price is NZ$1,094
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Donagh Cross Town House
Marina

15. Red Gate Cottage

Red Gate Cottage
DL
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"My 27 year old son and I came to visit Donegal, the ancestral home of his father’s family. We spent 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed Buncrana. We drove up to Malin Head through stunning scenery and visited sites in and around Buncrana. Julie was a kind and accommodating host. The property was well appointed with comfortable beds and a full kitchen on the outskirts of Buncrana. Due to the rain, we drove into town each time we went but it’s close enough to walk in better weather. The cottage...
United States
Sheri L.
The price is NZ$499
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Red Gate Cottage
Golf

16. Downings Bay Hotel

Downings Bay Hotel
3.0 star property
Downings
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (137 reviews)
"Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast."
United Kingdom
Laura
The price is NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Downings Bay Hotel
Beach

17. Chic retreat with a beautiful sea view

Chic retreat with a beautiful sea view
Milford
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"SPACIOUS. Sarah provided me my orientation to this marvelous place just outside of Milford. A large kitchen with a table for four, a large sitting room, a large bedroom with walk-in closet, and a large bathroom with a large shower. Very clean and well appointed. I highly recommend this place. "
United States
Marc C.
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Chic retreat with a beautiful sea view
Exterior

18. Sea View Cottage, Pet Friendly, Quiet, Peaceful

Sea View Cottage, Pet Friendly, Quiet, Peaceful
Fanad
The price is NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Sea View Cottage, Pet Friendly, Quiet, Peaceful
Interior

19. 46 DUNALINN, pet friendly, with open fire in Culdaff, County Donegal

46 DUNALINN, pet friendly, with open fire in Culdaff, County Donegal
Culdaff
The price is NZ$1,798
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
46 DUNALINN, pet friendly, with open fire in Culdaff, County Donegal
Exterior detail

20. SEA SPRAY COTTAGE, pet friendly in Rathmullan, County Donegal

SEA SPRAY COTTAGE, pet friendly in Rathmullan, County Donegal
Letterkenny
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Probably my favorite spot we stayed in Ireland but management was difficult to communicate with when there were no towels or bath mats (slippery tile floors). In fact no one responded to our attempt to communicate "
United States
Brion
The price is NZ$1,075
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
SEA SPRAY COTTAGE, pet friendly in Rathmullan, County Donegal
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Top Ballyliffin Hotel Reviews

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel. Beautiful view and lovely food. Would stay there again"
Brenda 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

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Ballyliffin Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,785
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$168
Highest Price
NZ$1,798

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Ballyliffin?
You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which has good reviews from our travellers: Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa - 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the heart of Ballyliffin. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ballyliffin?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballyliffin is 1110 mm.
What is there to see and do in Ballyliffin?
Overall, Ballyliffin is known for its bars, golf and beaches. Get out into nature with places such as Five Fingers Strand, Malin Head and Fanad Head. Visit landmarks such as Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle. Additional attractions include Ballyliffin Golf Course, Portsalon Golf Club and Portsalon Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Ballyliffin while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Ballyliffin in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry), 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is 25.2 mi (40.5 km) away.