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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

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

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine, sea views
Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Donegal, F93 XR25
  • Place, Ballyliffin Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Doagh Famine Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Malin Head
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's 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. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballyliffin hotel include Doagh Famine Village and Carrickbrackey Castle.

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 - 26 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Malin Head - 40 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diamond Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Banba - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Market House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claire the Bakers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Bar & Tea Room - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Family-friendly 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 children's pool, a 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.

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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 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 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
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

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

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 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa on 14 Oct 2025 start from AU$248.78, 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.

Is The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, a children's pool and children's meals, it's no surprise that The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is a hit with families.

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.