The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa
Shore Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff are so lovely and plenty of crac”
“Staff were wonderful”
“The beds were so comfortable, bathrooms lovely and clean and fresh, and the fami…”
“Hotel absolutely beautiful Spotless Food amazing”
“Stunning views fabulous food amazing rooms”
“Loved the pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna”
“The breakfast was fabulous, plenty of choice and the food was delicious”
“Breakfast also had great selection and very tasty”
“And the pool with smaller area for toddlers”
“It’s a fab hotel , fantastic rooms and large , great pool”
“Very clean and in a great location, good bar”
“Would return to this location beautiful beach and park nearby for kids and swimm…”
Overview
This award-winning, 4-star leisure complex boasts fantastic views of Malin Head, a rock crystal spa, and a 17-metre pool. Guests can relax in the hot tub and enjoy fine dining, or visit the famous Ballyliffin Golf Club just 1 mile away. Elegant and warmly furnished, every room at Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa has its own en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room safe. Guests can make use of a telephone, TV, and tea/coffee facilities in the room. The Lodge Leisure Complex features a relaxing sauna and steam room, as well as a modern gym and air-conditioned aerobics studio. With views of the Donegal Inishowen coastline, the open-plan Jacks Bar and Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals. Free parking is provided, and Ballyliffin Golf Club is only a 2 minutes’ drive down the road from the hotel. There is an outdoor children's playground located at the nearby beach. Guests with pets can make use of kennels located within a mile of Ballyliffin Lodge.
Traveller reviews
Maxine
couple
June 23, 2026
“Fabulous, we will definitely be back”
The breakfast was fabulous, plenty of choice and the food was delicious. The staff are so lovely and plenty of crac
Connolly
family_with_children
June 22, 2026
“Great luxury treat but very affordable”
Great selection of food on menu in the restaurant, absolutely delicious. Breakfast also had great selection and very tasty
O'Reilly
family_with_children
June 22, 2026
The beds were so comfortable, bathrooms lovely and clean and fresh, and the family room so spacious. Staff were wonderful. Spa area is fabulous. Loved the wooden sauna. And the pool with smaller area for toddlers. The views are stunning. Dinner in the restaurant was really good.
Grace
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
Hotel absolutely beautiful Spotless Food amazing
Doherty
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
Excellent place ,relaxing and helpful and friendly staff, excellent food and all round excellent service
Brenda
couple
June 15, 2026
Staff very friendly, food was great
Suzette
couple
June 13, 2026
“Absolutely stunning hotel pure luxury”
Stunning views fabulous food amazing rooms
Una
couple
June 12, 2026
“A wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel with stunning sea view.”
A beautiful hotel in a fabulous setting. Great food. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved the pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna. Hospitality left card and chocs for a birthday treat and allowed us a late check out. Thankyou
fiona
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
The staff, food and the room.
paul
couple
June 10, 2026
“Fantastic hotel in a great location”
Very clean and in a great location, good bar.
Rosemary
couple
June 10, 2026
“A lovely property. Great staff”
The spa area was Clean & Well maintained
Ray
couple
June 9, 2026
“Great bedroom , great breakfast , lovely pool .”
It’s a fab hotel , fantastic rooms and large , great pool . Breakfast has stunning selection of cooked or continental . Restaurant staff great .
Michael
couple
June 9, 2026
“Fabulous”
Lovely staff, everything spotless
Jessica
couple
June 8, 2026
Couldn’t fault anything about this place. We had a fabulous stay 10/10. Would return to this location beautiful beach and park nearby for kids and swimming pool within the hotel.
Robert
couple
June 6, 2026
“Very relaxing”
Very relaxing and friendly staff fascilities to suit all ages totally relaxing
Hilary
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
Lovely hotel staff very friendly
Joyce
couple
June 5, 2026
“Very enjoyable although the weather wasn't good unfortunately”
The breakfast was excellent and the staff very attentive.
Kelly
family_with_children
June 4, 2026
“Beautiful location, excellent hotel, amazing food”
Beautiful
Thomas
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Enjoyable”
Easy access good location
Donald
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Was ok”
Ok
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Kids' club, Evening entertainment, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Entertainment staff, Sauna, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Light therapy, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Beach, Temporary art galleries, Pub crawls, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Aerobics
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Heated pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Pool cover
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Superior Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room - Disability Access
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
This double room features an electric kettle and sea view.
Standard Double or Twin Room
Elegant room with free Wi-Fi, an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, and an in-room safe. Also features a telephone, TV, and tea/coffee facilities.
Twin Room - Disability Access
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible twin room has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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