Shore Road, Ballyliffin, Ireland | (888) 616-5829
Set amid picturesque countryside, overlooking Pollan Bay
Within walking distance of beach
Comfortable, tastefully appointed rooms with flat-screen TVs
and coffeemakers
Spacious suites with whirlpool tubs
Several dining choices with designated kids’ areas
Heated indoor pool, plus a sauna, steam room, and hot tub
Lovely spa with a wide range of treatments
Large fitness center with modern machines and flat-screen
TVs
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No mini-fridges in Standard Rooms
Spa treatments need to be booked in
advance
The 40-room family-owned Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel is
an upscale property set amid picturesque countryside, with beautiful views of
Pollan Bay and the coastline. The hotel has a lovely spa that offers a wide
range of treatments, as well as a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot
tub. There’s also a large and well-equipped fitness center, filled with cardio machines, weights, and exercise balls. Guests can take afternoon tea in the swanky Front Room, or dine at the casual Jack’s Bar
and Restaurant, which has a kids’ play area and live music on weekends. The three types of rooms vary in size, but all are elegant and tastefully
appointed, with modern comforts that include flat-screen TVs, coffee- and
tea-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Though there’s not much in the tiny town
of Ballyliffin besides a handful of eating places, there is a beautiful beach
within walking distance of the hotel, and several sights are a short drive away.
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Scene
Countryside spa hotel close to the beach
Set amid picturesque fields with beautiful views of the
coastline and sea, the family-run Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel is a
peaceful, upscale countryside retreat. Elegant interiors are full of swanky
details like glass chandeliers, tufted leather armchairs, and plush curtains.
The lobby has a round ceiling fresco from which a chandelier is suspended over
round velvet seating. The decor extends to the dining areas, where the spacious
Front Room is full of elegant seating and a light wooden bar that matches the
wood floors. Beige walls are festooned with decorative flourishes, and there's a
lovely fireplace. Jack’s Bar and Restaurant is more casual, with wooden tables and chairs, and a designated kids' play
area with all sorts of games.The hotel is popular with golfers, as the Ballyliffin
Golf Club is a short drive away, as well as leisure travelers seeking a relaxing spa
break. The nearby beach and kid-friendly amenities draw families. The property is also a popular
wedding venue.
Location
Peaceful location in the countryside with views over Pollan Bay, and within walking distance of the beach
The hotel is situated amid picturesque fields and
countryside, offering beautiful views over Pollan Bay and the Malin Head coastline
in the tiny village of Ballyliffin. The serene and picturesque setting is within a 15-minute walk of the beach, and is also close to the Ballyliffin Golf Club,
which is a six-minute drive away. Malin Head, the most northerly point of
Ireland, is about a half-hour drive from the hotel. Other nearby sights worthy
of a visit include the beautiful ruins of Carrickabraghy Castle (17-minute
drive), the Doagh Famine Village (10-minute drive), and Dunree Fort (20-minute
drive).
Rooms
Spacious and inviting rooms with tasteful decor, flat-screen TVs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities
There are five types of rooms available: Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms, Executive Suites, a Bridal Suite, and Family Rooms, which can accommodate two children and two adults. Rooms are comfortable and inviting, with traditional decor
that includes light-wood furniture and rich crimson details, such as pillows and
patterned accent walls. The more luxurious Bridal Suite has a large canopy bed and a whirlpool tub in the bedroom. Some rooms have lovely sea views, while others face the parking lot. All have flat-screen TVs with Sky channels, free Wi-Fi, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. All but Standard Rooms have mini-fridges. Beige-tiled bathrooms have shower/tub combos, heated towel racks, and basic toiletries. Suites have walk-in showers
and whirlpool tubs.
Features
Restaurants, some with kids' play areas, a lovely spa with indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, and a fitness center
There are several restaurants at the hotel, including a
Sunday Carvery, Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, which has a wide-ranging menu, bar food, and a kids' play area. Afternoon tea is served in the Front Room. Jack’s Bar features live music on weekends.The Rock Crystal Spa offers a wide range of treatments
(they need to be booked in advance), including
facials, body scrubs, and massages. There's also a hair salon, and a
lovely indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub.The well-equipped fitness center has an array of cardio- and weight-training machines, and flat-screen TVs.The Ballyliffin Golf Club is close by (as are several other courses), and the lodge
offers special golf packages, which include reduced green fees. The hotel is
also a popular wedding venue and can cater groups of up to 500 people.
