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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Property grounds
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Malin Head
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Doagh Famine Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪55 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

About the neighborhood

Ballyliffin

Oceanside stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ballyliffin hotel, you'll find Ballyliffin Golf Course and Glenevin Waterfall. Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Doagh Famine Village - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 18 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 22 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Five Fingers Strand - 26 min drive - 14.5 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

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
The Ballyliffin Lodge and 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 center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballyliffin hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 500 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa to the airport?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is 34.5 mi (58-min drive) away from the Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have an airport shuttle?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (28-min drive) from Buncrana Beach and 13.2 mi (30-min drive) from Five Fingers Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Amusements (20-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a pool?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a restaurant?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is home to Jacks Bar and Restaurant, which features Irish cuisine, ocean views, and light fare.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Rock Crystal Spa, where you can enjoy facials, Swedish massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa to downtown Ballyliffin?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is 0.1 mi away from Ballyliffin.

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Week end break

Really lovely hotel weather was fabulous and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another superb stay at Ballyliffin Lodge!

We had a 2 night stay in late January and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our superior room was warm, clean and very comfortable with excellent views across the bay. We dined both nights in Jack's bar and the food was delicious. Served hot with good portion sizes and a reasonably priced bottle of house wine. The bar staff were very attentive and efficient. A special mention to Helen who looked after us so well at breakfast time....such a lovely lady and a real asset to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Just great food, stunning views, really excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

bernadette

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly uninviting and cold …
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey, Twin Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Excellent location! Beautiful views. Great food and accommodations. Entire staff was friendly and courteous. Great access to points of interest in area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the property but room could use with updating. TV’s were terrible and more like an old computer monitor. Staff person at checkin was not super helpful but other staff members were good. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at The Lodge celebrating our 53 wedding anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Ballyliffin Lodge!

Excellent hotel. Thoroughly recommend it. Lovely spot, great value, good service and hotel very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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