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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Ballyliffin hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Place, Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Doagh Famine Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrickbrackey Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Fort Dunree - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Vintage Car and Carriage Museum - 25 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MacTams - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Butterbean Restaurant & B&B - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Ballyliffin hotel
Ballyliffin Lodge & 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 business-friendly Ballyliffin Lodge & 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, 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.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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 pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses some solar energy
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, American Express, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property uses solar energy. 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 Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to the airport?

Ballyliffin Lodge & 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 Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $157, 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 Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Ballyliffin Lodge & 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 Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ballyliffin Lodge & 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 Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

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

What time is check-in at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

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

Is there free parking at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa have a pool?

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

Does Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa have a restaurant?

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

Does Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Rock Crystal Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, detox wraps, and Swedish massages.

How close is Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to downtown Ballyliffin?

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Ballyliffin.

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 303 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfct and all the staff from reception to the dining Room were friendly and helpul and I look forward to spending more time at this hotel so I can explore more of the surrounding countryside
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with the refurbished room, had a room with a balcony with lovely views,however the weather did not allow for much usage of the balcony. Food was good and drinks were reasonably priced compared with other hotels recently visited
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, have stayed here a few times now, food is amazing. Spa and pool are fantastic. Rooms are beautiful and spotless clean, staff are friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly relaxing stay, we loved the family feel of this hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, lovely pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most relaxed straightforward stay every will definitely be back 😌 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Staff were lovely, our room had an issue with the window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Amenities
Very enjoyable stay, lovely friendly staff, beautiful food, great leisure centre, couldn’t be better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Ballyliffin Lodge is a really lovely Hotel. We had stayed here before and would definitely recommend it. Staff are very helpful and friendly and breakfast was very tasty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Beautiful place to spend a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay & restaurant was fantastic Staff was wonderful. Scenic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms very clean. Enjoyed the spa & pool/sauna/steam room. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice the staff were brilliant, good food that evening and also breakfast and or room was clean, but a little dated for a 4☆ Hotel and a little noisy with the music from the function room. We would still recommend it for a stay in Donegal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful place , food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely hotel great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with beautiful views. The staff in the hotel were very friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Very good food and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very chatty and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Agnes

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
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Amenities
The staff was excellent- friendly and professional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and modern updates, which made for a very comfortable stay. My only complaint is the decor was a bit sterile. Not very homey, but loved the shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

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