The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa
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With amazing panoramic views over Malin Head, this hotel is located just 1km from the golden sands of Pollan Bay as well as the world famous Ballyliffin golf club.
Summary of reviewsThe Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is a stunning four-star hotel located in an ideal spot, offering breathtaking views and surroundings. The breakfast is excellent with guests describing it as fantastic, amazing and top-class, while the dinner receives mixed reviews with some praising the excellent and amazing food while others found it below their expectations. The rooms are generally spacious, clean and comfortable, although not all rooms are equal and some guests reported issues with damp or noise. The staff is absolutely fantastic with guests praising them as approachable, attentive, well-trained and tremendous, always willing to accommodate guests' needs. The leisure center and spa facilities are top-class with the pool and gym being excellent and the Kids' Club making it a great choice for families. Despite some minor criticisms about dirty areas and uncomfortable beds, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa leaves guests with an enjoyable and memorable experience to remember.
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The Rock Crystal Spa is one of the most popular spas in Donegal, where you can give yourself up to a world of peace and tranquillity.
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is considered to be one of the best family hotels of Donegal. Ideally located in the center of Ballyliffin, the hotel offers great value family breaks in Donegal.
A fabulous 17-meter swimming pool is available onsite, perfect for families. Heated Pool Indoor Pool Children's Pool
Facilities for disabled people are available.
Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Hotel with Children's Pool
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About The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa
Guest Reviews
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is a lovely hotel with a perfect location that offers stunning surroundings and beautiful views. It is conveniently situated close to Pollan beach, which is just a 10-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy a lovely area with a great view towards the beach. However, some guests have cautioned against booking during wedding season as it can be noisy. Nevertheless, the accommodations are perfect and the facilities are great too. The hotel is located right in the heart of Donegal, making it a great base for exploring the area. In summary, Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa boasts a fantastic location that offers unforgettable views, making it a perfect place for a relaxing vacation.
Guests at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa have much to say about the breakfast! Many describe it as excellent, amazing, fantastic, top class and lovely with plenty of variety and choice. The conservatory location provides a beautiful view, adding to the overall positive experience. Some guests note that the breakfast is self-service but still delicious and plentiful, while others mention that they had to pay extra for it. A few reviewers compare it unfavorably to other 4-star hotels or describe it as a little disorganized. Nevertheless, many emphasize the excellent quality of the food and the friendly staff. Overall, the breakfast at this hotel appears to be a highlight with some guests even enjoying the evening meal as well.
Guests have varied opinions on the food at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa. Some rave about the excellent and amazing food, both in the restaurant and in the bar/bistro. They describe the dinner service as quick and fabulous with fresh fish and brilliant wait staff. Others were disappointed, finding the food to be really bad or below their expectations. Some reported that their meals were served later than their kids' or that dessert was forgotten about for kids, requiring them to chase up the order. Despite some negative comments, many guests enjoyed the great location and friendly, helpful staff, including the waitresses at breakfast. Overall, while there were some letdowns, the food and restaurant at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa had plenty of positive comments and should not be missed.
If you're looking for a comfortable and spacious room, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is definitely worth considering. Many guests have praised the rooms for being spacious, clean and comfortable with some nice touches including great views of the ocean. Comfortable beds, great showers and lovely decorations all contribute to a high standard of accommodation. However, it's worth noting that not all rooms are equal; some guests reported issues with damp, bad smells and noise from other guests or kitchen and generators. It's also worth mentioning that the bathrooms are in some cases a little dated and may require a bit of TLC. Despite this, generally, the rooms are well-appointed and while not all rooms are perfect with some of them being below standard, guests who had lovely rooms were very pleased with their experience.
Guests who stay at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa can expect a range of experiences when it comes to the beds. Some guests reported sleeping soundly on comfy and spacious beds, while others found the mattresses to be awfully hard and uncomfortable. However, most guests did agree that the rooms were clean and that the hotel boasted fantastic views. Family rooms, like the superior suite, offer ample space with double and single beds. Despite varying opinions on the comfort of the beds, guests can expect a well-appointed room with plenty of space and great views.
Guests have had mixed experiences with the cleanliness of The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa. While some were impressed and noted that the hotel was lovely and clean, others found the leisure center and swimming pool to be dirty and in need of attention. The rooms were generally comfortable and spotlessly clean, although some noticed makeup marks on the towels and a few areas that could use a little updating. Despite this, guests commented that the housekeeping staff were helpful and kind. The food was excellent and cleanliness was praised, although some areas such as the public seating outside and the pool area were in need of greater care. Overall, the hotel is clean and well maintained but there is room for improvement in certain areas.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa boasts an amazing location and the best part of the stay is the outstanding staff. Reviews describe the staff as approachable, eager to help, attentive, well-trained, pleasant and tremendous. The staff focuses on making your stay comfortable and they go over and above to ensure nothing is too much trouble, making it the best yet. The restaurant staff struck a balance between professional and friendly, serving fantastic food and providing excellent service. The bar staff was also fantastic, serving drinks with a smile. The hotel has a variety of rooms to offer, all comfortable and clean and each member of staff is willing to accommodate your needs. Although some travellers pointed out specific unhelpful staff members like the receptionist, in general, guests found the staff to be lovely, polite, friendly and helpful. Overall, we can say that the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa staff did everything to make for a relaxing stay, one to remember.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa boasts of a lovely leisure center with top-class spa facilities. Guests really enjoyed the leisure pool and fantastic treatments provided by the spa. The hot tub and steam room were perfect for relaxation; however, some guests noted that they were not in proper working condition. The spa was described as out of this world and spectacular, but some reviews mentioned that the facilities were run down and dated and in need of an upgrade. Despite this, guests enjoyed the excellent pool and gym facilities. Although spa booking was not easy and the SPA was closed at some point for training, guests were still able to enjoy a really nice spa experience.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa boasts of a lovely pool area that guests love to use and enjoy. Families with kids especially appreciate the pool, sauna and steam room. While some guests found the pool to be great and excellent in terms of size and cleanliness, others found it filthy and not properly cleaned. The pool area was sometimes overrun with children, which affected the overall ambiance. Additionally, some guests noted that pool staff could be more attentive to its upkeep. Despite mixed reviews, guests still used the pool every day and appreciated its lovely views and seating area. Overall, the pool and spa facilities were excellent and contributed to a relaxing stay. However, some guests felt that the SPA was more like a playground for children than a relaxing area. To improve the overall experience, some guests suggested that the pool area should turn down the heating slightly.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is a great choice for families looking for an enjoyable getaway. The hotel's excellent facilities and beautiful location make it an ideal spot for a family night away. On arrival, children are given a warm welcome with Santa hats and selection boxes, ensuring that their stay is extra special. Families attending weddings are also well-catered for with spacious superior suites that feature double beds and two single beds. Guests appreciated the breakfast and evening meals, which were described as excellent. However, some negative comments included children being served dessert and meals before adults and having to chase up orders. Despite these minor issues, families will enjoy their stay in the very nice-sized family rooms and will be happy to come back for a longer stay.
The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa is a beautiful hotel situated in a stunning location, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Although there were some concerns about the beds not being the most comfortable, the atmosphere of the hotel was superb and exceeded expectations for a four-star property. The lovely staff were always on hand to provide assistance and the food was of a good quality. The hotel itself had a very pretty and well-kept appearance, although some guests did comment that it was a bit grubby in places. Overall, some guests expected more given the hotel's rating with some feeling that there were fewer facilities and comforts than they had paid for. However, despite these minor criticisms, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa was an enjoyable and memorable place to stay.
Yes, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Children's Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa.
No, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa.
Yes, The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has a gym.
