Name: The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa
Address: Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Ireland, Shore Road, Donegal County, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $95 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

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Very friendly staff! Very helpful. Great food and a lovely spa area.

Ciara, Ireland

Great location near the ocean and a wonderful walk to a castle ruin. Cozy room that faced the sea. Nice big bathroom with a fan. Quiet room. The staff members were very friendly.

Ohiotraveler, United States of America

Room had a balcony and excellent view, decor is very elegant and well maintained. Comfy bed, and nice ensuite. Nice self-serve breakfast available in the morning. Have used the pool facilities on a previous occasion and very happy with these too.

Teresa, United Kingdom

Beautiful Hotel in a Fabulous Coastal Location with great service and amazing facilities

Emma, Ireland

handy location for exploring the innishowen peninsula, a nice walk to the white sands of pollan strand and 2 mins from the world famous ballyliffin links course and also within easy driving time of the rest of Donegal.

Ciaran, United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast buffet and rooms were very nice.

Anonymous, United States of America

Lovely hotel would definitely go back in the spring or autumn. Great value. Very Clean.

Ray, Ireland

Very cold room... staff not helpful at all very disappointed

Dessie, United Kingdom

Extremely comfortable and clean staff were lovely. Would definitely stay again.

Caitlin, Ireland

Beautiful location, near Malin Head (you can go even at midnight there without problems if you are a good driver :) ) The fish & chips at the restaurant was delicious! The sea view Hotel was amazing

Mehdi, Switzerland

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9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Very friendly staff! Very helpful. Great food and a lovely spa area.”

Ciara Ireland
“Great location near the ocean and a wonderful walk to a castle ruin. Cozy room that faced the sea. Nice big bathroom with a fan. Quiet room. The staff members were very friendly.”

Ohiotraveler United States of America
“Room had a balcony and excellent view, decor is very elegant and well maintained. Comfy bed, and nice ensuite. Nice self-serve breakfast available in the morning. ”

Teresa United Kingdom
“Beautiful Hotel in a Fabulous Coastal Location with great service and amazing facilities”

Emma Ireland
“handy location for exploring the innishowen peninsula, a nice walk to the white sands of pollan strand and 2 mins from the world famous ballyliffin links course and also within easy driving time of...”

Ciaran United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast buffet and rooms were very nice.”

United States of America
“Lovely hotel would definitely go back in the spring or autumn. Great value. Very Clean.”

Ray Ireland
“Very cold room... staff not helpful at all very disappointed”

Dessie United Kingdom
“Extremely comfortable and clean staff were lovely. Would definitely stay again.”

Caitlin Ireland
“Beautiful location, near Malin Head (you can go even at midnight there without problems if you are a good driver :) ) The fish & chips at the restaurant was delicious! ”

Mehdi Switzerland

This award-winning, 4-star leisure complex features fantastic views of Malin Head, a rock crystal spa, and a 50 feet pool. Guests can relax in the hot tub and enjoy fine dining, or visit the famous Ballyliffin Golf Club just 1 miles away.

Elegant and warmly furnished, every room at Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa has its own private 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. A wide range of exercise classes, including aqua aerobics, step, and swimming are available.

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.

Ballyliffin Lodge offers an indoor children's play area on-site, and 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa was booked 4 times on our site in the last 12 hours.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Malin Head
6.8 miles
Buncrana Golf Club
9.1 miles
Fanad Head Lighthouse
9.4 miles
Portsalon Golf Club
10.1 miles
Otway Golf Club
14.3 miles
Carrigart Riding Stables
15.5 miles
Ashtree Stables
16.5 miles
Rosapenna Golf Club
17.9 miles
Enagh Lough
18.6 miles
Guildhall
19.8 miles

Closest Airports

City of Derry Airport
18.9 miles
Donegal Airport
40.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is excellent.”

Sandy

United Kingdom

“Great location. Hotel excellent.”

Vincent

United Kingdom

“Children's area in the bar was a fantastic idea! We enjoyed a drink in peace as our 14 month old had a great time! Staff were exceptional and hotel overall ...”

Aidan

Ireland

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Irish, International

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 12 years is charged EUR 16 per night when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are not allowed.

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.0
Staff9.2

Value for money8.3
Free WiFi8.1
Location9.1

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“Great location near the ocean and a wonderful walk to a castle ruin. Cozy room that faced the sea. Nice big bathroom with a fan. Quiet room. The staff members were very friendly.”

Ohiotraveler

United States of America

“Room had a balcony and excellent view, decor is very elegant and well maintained. Comfy bed, and nice ensuite. Nice self-serve breakfast available in the morning. Have used the pool facilities on a previous occasion and very happy with these too.”

Teresa

“handy location for exploring the innishowen peninsula, a nice walk to the white sands of pollan strand and 2 mins from the world famous ballyliffin links course and also within easy driving time of the rest of Donegal.”

Ciaran

“Beautiful location, near Malin Head (you can go even at midnight there without problems if you are a good driver :) ) The fish & chips at the restaurant was delicious! The sea view Hotel was amazing”

Mehdi

Switzerland

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Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Ray
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room we stayed in was lovely but the air conditioning units were right outside our window and the constant hum kept us awake all night. The hotel wasn't full so you should have put us in a different room. Spoiled our stay.
Lovely hotel would definitely go back in the spring or autumn. Great value. Very Clean.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Dessie
United Kingdom
3.8

“Never be back”
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Heat and staff
Very cold room... staff not helpful at all very disappointed

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Caitlin
Ireland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely comfortable and clean staff were lovely. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Mehdi
Switzerland
7.5

“Quiet stay at Ballyliffin”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
The hamburger at the restaurant was poor. Poor ambience of the restaurant. Old rooms
Beautiful location, near Malin Head (you can go even at midnight there without problems if you are a good driver :) ) The fish & chips at the restaurant was delicious! The sea view Hotel was amazing

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Jacqueline
United Kingdom
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is not a 4 star hotel. It is very outdated. The rooms are very dark. For the price and for the 4 star . No. Stains in the walls and all in the curtains. Patio door were filthy with black mold. A bit of scrubbing would have done the trick. Finger prints all over the mirrors were they were not cleaned. As for the restaurant at breakfast. Was so squashed together. Hardly room to get passed the chairs with your food. I have stayed in better 3 star hotels than this

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The room was stunning as was the view. The spa was amazing and the food and service in the restaurant was of a very high standard.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Pamela
United Kingdom
8.8

“Had a really lovely time & scenery there & up to Malin Head is truly breathtaking”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was freezing cold and we had to keep asking reception to 'boost' the heating. I was made to feel like i was at fault by the receptionist & i felt like maybe i was making a 'fuss' over nothing until i overheard another guest making a real complaint about the same issue. The hotel itself needs a decorative update, we felt it was a little tired and the bedroom was very dull, dark & dreary, a large room with a sea view that could be amazing. The bathroom was huge & has such potential to be fabulous but unfortunately it is dated and the shower is in the bath. There were no nice toiletries. Outside there is a pretty walled garden but no seating and beside it a beautiful landscaped garden area with gazebo but the entrance gate is locked & seems only to be used for weddings, which is a shame.
Our treatments in the spa were really good & the relaxation room was lovely. Louise was nice to deal with & very accommodating. Our room had a beautiful sea view and was spacious with a very comfy bed. It was quiet too and no noise could be heard from other rooms. Beside reception is a lounge room with an open fire where you could enjoyba coffee or drink and chat or read a book. Outside there is a pretty walled garden. A short walk down hill takes you to the stunning beach. Nearby there is Nancy's Barn which is fab for food. We had a lovely lunch there & went back another time as it was so good & staff lovely. We went to the Rusty Nail for dinner which had a great choice, homemade & really good (drive or taxi there). The waitress was really helpful & recommended Mc Feelys pub for music. There was storytelling & singing on which we enjoyed thouroughly.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 11, 2019

Paul And Isobel.
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Surprise Birthday party.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coming home and our friends staying on for another night. Lol
Everything. Could not find 1fault . Highly recommend to anyone.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Orla
United Kingdom
10

“Would definitely come back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was amazing, leisure facilities really good. Great massage in the spa!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Jordan
United Kingdom
9.2

“Well needed R&R”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our first room had a really small window room 205. We upgraded then as it was our first anniversary and we were staying 2 nights.
Music in the bar on new years night. Powerful shower. Friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Kid friendly great food great night sleep

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Angela
Ireland
10

“Lovely stay- will revisit for the restaurant experience again- food was superb!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking was a bit of a challenge when we arrived due to the hotel being very busy but eased up after 10pm.
Restaurant staff were super attentive given it was an extremely busy night- (New Years night). Food was fantastic. Breakfast was very enjoyable and dining room very well organized compared to some other local hotels.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Jj
Ireland
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar food was very average and the service was below adequate standards. On our final night we ordered fish/chips and risotto. The fish was pleasant but the risotto was awful. Food and service inconsistent in the bar (Jack’s) in comparison to the restaurant.
Big spacious room, comfortable bed and sea views. Restaurant was good value and offered a diverse menu.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Karen
United Kingdom
7.5

“break was so relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
lovely hotel in a great location. lovely relaxing break. staff were very friendly. food was great

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Damian
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely break in spa”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
comfortable beds in a beautiful room, excellent leisure facilities with a warm pool. lovely food in the resturant

Stayed in January 2019

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