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Lough Eske Castle

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Fireplace
Lobby
Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property
Lough Eske Castle, by a tranquil lake, offers aromatherapy at CARA Organic Beauty Spa and a relaxing indoor pool. Guests can hike nearby trails, use the playground, or explore on bikes with free in-room WiFi. Three restaurants serve international cuisine with attentive service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room (Guest Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (Guest Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Sofa bed - queen
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Wheelchair Accessible Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Superior Deluxe) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Superior Deluxe)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Donegal Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Donegal Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lough Eske, Donegal Town, County Donegal, Donegal, Donegal, F94 HX59

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Diamond Obelisk - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Abbey of Donegal - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Stone - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lough Eske Castle

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Lough Eske Castle, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a deep-tissue massage at CARA Organic Beauty Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycle rentals
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Cedars Restaurant
  • Father Browne Bar
  • Gallery Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,889 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 30 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Castle Solis
Eske Lough Castle
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle Solis
Lough Eske Castle Solis Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Solis Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Solis Hotel Donegal
Lough Eske Solis
Solis Eske
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal Town
Solis Lough Eske Castle Donegal
Solis Lough Eske Castle Donegal
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle a Solis Hotel Spa
Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Does Lough Eske Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Lough Eske Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lough Eske Castle?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lough Eske Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lough Eske Castle?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lough Eske Castle located?

This family-friendly Donegal hotel is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bluestack Mountains and Ardnamona Gardens. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre and Donegal Bay Waterbus are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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