Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Ireland - Close to beaches
9.0/10 · 1292 reviews

Positioned about a 10-minute drive from Ballyliffin Golf Club and 4.8 km from Doagh Famine village Open-Air Museum, the 4-star Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa hotel presents 36 holes of golf. Featuring an indoor pool, this Ballyliffin hotel offers 30 rooms right in a rural area.

Location

The centre of Ballyliffin can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Dungloe is 106 km from Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa hotel, while Carrickabraghy Castle is 4.2 km away. Visiting Pollan Beach, which is within 25 minutes' walk of the hotel, will make you feel fully invigorated. Ballyliffin bus stop is fairly close to the accommodation.

Rooms

The elegant rooms at this Ballyliffin hotel are furnished with a writing table and feature coffee and tea making facilities. There is also a private bathroom. Guests can make use of a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets supplied in the safe bathrooms. The rooms also overlook the ocean.

Food & Drinks

The Ballyliffin Lodge offers a buffet breakfast made fresh daily. Offering international dishes, the à la carte restaurant features ocean views. Drinks and coastline views are available at the lounge bar. You may walk 5 minutes to Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa or eat by Strand Hotel, located merely 100 metres away.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can enjoy such fun activities as live performances and engage in canyoning, hiking, and cycling. Keeping fit at the property is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes. Wellness options at this hotel include a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a foot bath, and such beauty treatments as aromatherapy, body wraps, and body scrub.

Why choose Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Select room
  • Full service Rock Crystal Spa

  • Award-winning restaurant with local cuisine

  • 17-meter indoor swimming pool

  • Scenic views over Malin Head

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Private beach

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private beach
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Toys

Recreation

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Expert tips

  • Choose rooms with balconies for views of Glashedy Island and quieter surroundings.

    Mark Sweeney Accommodation Specialist
  • Plan your visit outside June 19-22 to avoid road closures and loud car race noise.

    Siobhan Gallagher Local Tourism Advisor
  • Budget extra for certain breakfast items like salmon and cappuccinos, which cost €3.50 each.

    Fiona Kelly Freelance Travel Consultant
  • Bring a swim cap or purchase one onsite for €4 to use the swimming pool facilities.

    Eamon Doyle Part-Time Hospitality Reviewer

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out:
until 11:00

Quick local hint

Ballyliffin

“Walk a few minutes to Clonmany town for shopping and dining. Head up the road to Dunree Fort, a 15-minute drive, for local history and views. Grab a taxi to Buncrana in about 15 minutes to explore coastal attractions and lakeside walks.”

When are you staying?

From USD 111 per night
Check-in 3 Nov 2026
Check-out 4 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Guest insights

loved most
  • Spacious beds: Rooms have super king-sized beds providing ample sleeping space.
  • Complimentary room extras: Rooms come with complimentary biscuits and water.
  • Restaurant variety: Menu offers chowder, sea bass, vegan options, and desserts.
  • Sea views: Restaurant's glass extension features views of the sea.
things to consider
  • Limited soundproofing: Noise from guests partying and road traffic is sometimes heard.
  • Spa condition: Spa areas are relatively dark with inconsistent cleanliness.
  • Inconsistent cleanliness: Bathroom and room floors have occasional dust and debris.

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Location of Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Ireland

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    When are you staying?
    From USD 111 per night
    Check-in 3 Nov 2026
    Check-out 4 Nov 2026
    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    All rates verified
    How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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    Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:00
    Check-out:
    until 11:00