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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and health club

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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

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Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, sea views

Overview of The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Popular LocationBallyliffin Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoagh Famine Village11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalin Head28 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)115 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ballyliffin

A family-friendly stay in Ballyliffin awaits you at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa. You'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Ballyliffin Golf Course and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Glenevin Waterfall. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Rock Crystal Spa can include hot stone massages and Swedish massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. Jacks Bar and Restaurant serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' club, Hot tub and sauna. 5382 square feet (500 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a kids' swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Ballyliffin hotel you'll find Derry City Walls.

What's nearby

  • Ballyliffin Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Doagh Famine Village - 11 min drive
  • Carrickbrackey Castle - 16 min drive
  • Malin Head - 28 min drive
  • Five Fingers Strand - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lily's Bar and Tea Room - 14 min drive
  • Caffe Banba - 11 min drive
  • Nancy's Barn - 3 min walk
  • Claire The Baker's - 11 min drive
  • McCleans - 14 min drive

About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Upscale hotel with full-service spa and health club
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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5382 square feet (500 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A kids' pool, 1 hot 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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 5382 sq ft of conference space
  • 500 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ballyliffin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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–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 holes of golf
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,382 square foot 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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: from 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

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa on 29 Apr 2024 start from AU$170.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Yep, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

The closest beach to The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is Portsalon Beach (17.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Yep, Rock Crystal Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Swedish massages.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have a pool?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa?

There is a golf course next to The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa.

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 205 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Weekend stay in Ballyliffin lodge
Stayed 2 nights (Fri & sat) on B & B. Got one of the back rooms looking into a field scatted with old PVC windows as a backdrop. Room very basic and quite cold with the heating controls needing constant attention. Small TV with very limited stations available contrary to what it states in the hotel room folder. The hotel is at best a 3* with pool facilities, again a limited selection of drinks available in the bar, thankfully Nancy’s Barn is close by for food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice views, dated
Our balcony room was spacious, and the sea view was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The room is definitely dated (no smart TV, worn out materials, etc). The location is okay; there isn't much nearby and driving the narrow roads is a bit, precarious, though there is a waterfall and monestary ruin about 5 min drive away which is worth a visit. I appreciated the spacious bathroom. The spa was very nice, and our massages were great. Our room didn't have aircon, and it did get a little warm. We opened the slider door, and that was perfect, but without a screen we didn't feel comfortable leaving it open all night. I wasn't impressed by the restuarant. Nothing I had there was very good (I am being generous--it wasn't good at all), and they desperately need to put out water for easy access at breakfast (having to ask for it is a pain). It's a nice hotel, but it could be improved with updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really lovely and the spa was excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Áine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wee night away
Lovely relaxing night away with the husband. From check in to check out was faultless. We stayed in Room 112 ... beautiful big comfy bed in spacious room. The bathroom was a bit tired, towel rack behind the door could do with being replaced and bath panel could do with a revamp. We didnt have any treatments in Spa but the pool was lovely and warm and we enjoyed steam room etc. The pool very rowdy and noisy around 7pm young lads loud and jumping in and out of pool. This appeared to annoy others who were trying to relax in jacuzzi and one lady said she came down at 7pm for quiet time when no kids were allowed in pool and the noise was worse than a pool full of kids! One other person spoke with pool receptionist and he came out and spoke with the 5 lads .... they may have been friends and his request to calm down fell on deaf ears. The food in Jacks Bar was really nice as was breakfast. The service both at night and in the morning was fantastic the staff really amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Short stay was excellent. Staff were friendly informative and helpful. Room was exceptionally clean and food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023