See all properties

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Aerial view
Indoor spa tub
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, ocean views
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

View in a 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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Claire the Bakers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar & Tea Room - ‬14 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. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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
  • 5382 sq ft of conference space
  • 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

Similar properties

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 84 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

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.

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

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa on Sep 3, 2025 start from $123.89, excluding 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.

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 Swedish massages, body treatments, and detox wraps.

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. 183 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 270 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

Fred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff was excellent- friendly and professional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go to Ballyliffin to play the great nearby 36 hole golf course. I’m sure there are other nature-oriented options (e.g. hiking around Malin Head and other beautiful areas). This hotel is a comfortable and convenient base for my purposes. The fitness center is a welcome amenity onsite. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

perfect for north Donegal

great base for the north of Donegal, and a smashing hotel with good food and bar. not far from the beach
Port Salon
beach at Ballyliffin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with magnificent views and easy access to the area by car. Check in process effortless and rooms were very clean, well laid out with plenty of space and all the basic amenities. Unfortunately we did not get to use the spa and had hoped for a massage but you need to book well in advance. Convenient to have restaurant on site and breakfast included with portions ample. However we were a little disappointed with the service having to ask a number of times for items.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaretta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, views are amazing, only down side was the walls are to thin, we could hear everything from other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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