The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
Indoor spa tub
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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Ballyliffin Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Glenevin Waterfall
    8 min drive
  • Doagh Famine Village
    11 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    58 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Waterfront hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ballyliffin Golf Course. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine and ocean views while dining at Jacks Bar and Restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body scrubs, or detox wraps at Rock Crystal Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 8 minutes from Glenevin Waterfall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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 spa 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jacks Bar and Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 14 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Jacks Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5382 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • 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

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 236 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely return
Amazing hotel and spa with phenomenal views out to sea. Small village with few amenities so hire car essential. It’s VERY popular as a wedding venue and evenings can be loud music with drunken guests banging doors until the small hours. That said, reception apologised on check out and gave a generous credit as compensation.
View from room 101
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Lovely hotel with friendly atmosphere. Well recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful spot
Beautiful location. The older lady on breakfast duty was fabulous, so helpful and cheerful. Hot tub not particularly hot and no power on the jets plus the towels are miniscule. Pool lovely. Everything very clean. Beds very comfortable and food great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with fabulous views. Very quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
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