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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and health club
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, sea views
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Popular LocationBallyliffin Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoagh Famine Village11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalin Head28 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)115 min drive
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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

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ballyliffin

Located in Ballyliffin, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium and Amelia Earhart Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Templemore Sports Complex and City Panoramas: Creggan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 16 min drive
  • Malin Head - 28 min drive
  • Five Fingers Strand - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lily's Bar and Tea Room - 14 min drive
  • Caffe Banba - 11 min drive
  • Nancy's Barn - 3 min walk
  • Claire The Baker's - 11 min drive
  • McCleans - 14 min drive

About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa and take advantage of 36 holes of golf, a terrace and a garden. Tee up with amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views at this hotel. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a facial or a body wrap at Rock Crystal Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, Jacks Bar and Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a playground, a hair salon and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A lift, a reception hall and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, as well as free bottled water and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 holes of golf
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

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

Front desk staff 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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

National rating

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa on 21 May 2024 start from NZ$241.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballyliffin hotel is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Ballyliffin Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle. Fort Dunree and Vintage Car and Carriage Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in beautiful location
Beautiful location. Enjoyed the spa facilities, clean comfortable room and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Weekend stay in Ballyliffin lodge
Stayed 2 nights (Fri & sat) on B & B. Got one of the back rooms looking into a field scatted with old PVC windows as a backdrop. Room very basic and quite cold with the heating controls needing constant attention. Small TV with very limited stations available contrary to what it states in the hotel room folder. The hotel is at best a 3* with pool facilities, again a limited selection of drinks available in the bar, thankfully Nancy’s Barn is close by for food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice views, dated
Our balcony room was spacious, and the sea view was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The room is definitely dated (no smart TV, worn out materials, etc). The location is okay; there isn't much nearby and driving the narrow roads is a bit, precarious, though there is a waterfall and monestary ruin about 5 min drive away which is worth a visit. I appreciated the spacious bathroom. The spa was very nice, and our massages were great. Our room didn't have aircon, and it did get a little warm. We opened the slider door, and that was perfect, but without a screen we didn't feel comfortable leaving it open all night. I wasn't impressed by the restuarant. Nothing I had there was very good (I am being generous--it wasn't good at all), and they desperately need to put out water for easy access at breakfast (having to ask for it is a pain). It's a nice hotel, but it could be improved with updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really lovely and the spa was excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Áine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wee night away
Lovely relaxing night away with the husband. From check in to check out was faultless. We stayed in Room 112 ... beautiful big comfy bed in spacious room. The bathroom was a bit tired, towel rack behind the door could do with being replaced and bath panel could do with a revamp. We didnt have any treatments in Spa but the pool was lovely and warm and we enjoyed steam room etc. The pool very rowdy and noisy around 7pm young lads loud and jumping in and out of pool. This appeared to annoy others who were trying to relax in jacuzzi and one lady said she came down at 7pm for quiet time when no kids were allowed in pool and the noise was worse than a pool full of kids! One other person spoke with pool receptionist and he came out and spoke with the 5 lads .... they may have been friends and his request to calm down fell on deaf ears. The food in Jacks Bar was really nice as was breakfast. The service both at night and in the morning was fantastic the staff really amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly
We received a friendly welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and cosy. Temperature in room can be adjusted easily by guests. Nice pool facilities. Dinner and breakfast was tasty. All in all a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023