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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers a peaceful oceanside getaway with two 18-hole golf courses. Enjoy the indoor pool, Rock Crystal Spa treatments, and free in-room WiFi. Ocean views enhance meals at Jacks Bar and Restaurant, with attentive staff ensuring comfort.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 422
AED 479 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Doagh Famine Village - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Five Fingers Strand - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Malin Head - 35 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar & Tea Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Arch - ‬10 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 an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like a restaurant with golf course views at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body scrub, or a detox wrap at Rock Crystal Spa, the onsite 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/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa include amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as free bottled water and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Jacks Bar and Restaurant

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

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,382 square feet 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 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

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

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a pool?

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

Is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ballyliffin Golf Course and Glenevin Waterfall. Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 282 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in this hotel are excellent . Very friendly and attentive .They made the holiday . Very good food and service . I will definitely be back . If you want a place to explore Donegal this hotel is in a perfect location .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

4/10 Poor

Jackie

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

rosemarie

Fabulous 3 night break

I çould not fault anything.Stall were welcoming and courteous. The bedrooms and hotel wzs spotlessly clean. There was a wide range of food to choose from at breakfast and extensive menu selection for meals throughout the day. Beautiful views looking out to the atlantic ocean. Theres an onsite spa and pool so something for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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

6/10 Okay

bernadette

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only one thing that was unpleasant was the staff member on our checking in day. She was very off putting which was disappointing but the rest of the staff and facilities were great. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was nothing out of the ordinary. The leisure center was pleasant but the pool was very cold. Had a meal for five in restaurant, it was expensive for what we got and the service was poor. 4 of having to wait nearly 10 mins for 5th starter to arrive.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived for our mum's 80th birthday party every thing was perfect. We were all looked after by the wonderful staff, can't wait to go back again. Rooms, food, gardens everywhere was immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

cornelius

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

6/10 Okay

Celestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel food quality not great Breakfast terrible all dried up sitting for hours not refreshed poor quality for money Evening meal ordered from menu wasn't up to standard poor quality meat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter

The room and amenities are very average, but comfortable. Tiles and caulk in the bathroom need repair. Dinner at the restaurant was very good and the restaurant staff there were also very good. Would be nice to have options for breakfast at an early time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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