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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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Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, ocean views
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor spa tub
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
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
Spa

Spa

Rock Crystal Spa has 3 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and detox wraps. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a hot tub.

Spa treatment

Room options

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25

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

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 scrub, a massage, or aromatherapy 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)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • 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

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 at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

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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