The Ballyliffin Strand Hotel, Donegal Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Inishowen, Donegal Town, Ireland

The Ballyliffin Strand Hotel is situated in Ballyliffin Village on the scenic Inishowen Peninsula. This hotel features a large, well-kept garden with ample seating areas that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Approximately 40 minutes' drive from Londonderry, it serves as a convenient base for exploring the region. Historical and cultural attractions such as Carrickabraghy Castle and Doagh Famine Village are within close proximity.

Location

The Ballyliffin Strand Hotel is located 100 km from Donegal and is approximately 40 minutes' drive from Londonderry. Nearby attractions include Pollan Beach and Glenevin Waterfall, both within a short distance. Free public parking is available at a nearby location for guests traveling by car. The hotel's setting on the Inishowen Peninsula allows easy access to various local activities and sights.

Rooms

All rooms at The Strand Hotel are equipped with an en suite bath or shower. Each room features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities for guest convenience. Ironing facilities, hairdryers, and free toiletries are also provided in every accommodation. Guests can enjoy views of the garden, landmarks, or mountains from their rooms.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's Glashedy Restaurant offers a diverse à la carte menu with a focus on Irish cuisine. Meals are served throughout the day to cater to various dining preferences. The Strand Bar provides drinks and food from lunchtime, including a dedicated children's menu. Guests can enjoy the outdoor garden area while dining.

Leisure & Business

An array of activities such as golfing and horse riding are available in the area. The hotel offers bike hire for guests looking to explore the surroundings on two wheels. Additionally, the property features a 24-hour front desk to assist guests with their needs. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in all areas of the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Donegal Town 83.4 km

Airports

Donegal (CFN) 116.9 km

Ireland West Knock (NOC) 218.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Gluten-Free Delight!

“The restaurant offered a wonderful selection of gluten-free options, showing great awareness of dietary needs and cross-contamination.” view full review

Cozy Retreat

“Our room felt inviting and homely, with a cozy atmosphere that made us feel right at home.” view full review

Inclusive Environment

“The hotel provided an accommodating setup that made everyone feel welcome, regardless of mobility challenges.” view full review

Tasty Breakfast!

“Breakfast was delightful, providing a great start to our day with fresh, delicious options.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant

Children

Cots

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Inishowen, Donegal Town, Ireland

Map view

Inishowen, Donegal Town, Ireland

City landmarks

Golf Course

Ballyliffin Golf Club

2.1 km

Waterfall

Glenevin Waterfall

3.1 km

Pollan Bay

2.5 km

Ballyliffin

Pollan Beach

2.2 km

Ballyliffin Golf Course

2.4 km

Pollan Strand

2.4 km

Ballyliffin ED

2.5 km

Straid Church

2.9 km

Tullagh Strand

3.0 km

Clonmany Registrars District

3.1 km

Museum

Doagh Famine village

4.8 km

Clonmany Parish

3.4 km

Carrickabraghy

3.7 km

Castle

Carrickabraghy Castle

4.1 km

Beach

Tullagh

3.7 km

Isle of Doagh

3.8 km

St Patrick's Purgatory

3.9 km

Tullagh Bay

Wild Atlantic Adventure Centre

4.1 km

Carrickbrackey Castle

4.1 km

Straid ED

4.4 km

Nearby

Store

Atlantic Stores & P.o

200 m

Restaurants

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

300 m

Restaurant

Jack's Restaurant at the Ballyliffin Lodge

210 m

Ballyliffin Lodge Inishowen Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Linx Restaurant

210 m

Ballyliffin Golf Club

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

92%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Spacious room

Exceptional dining

Wish we stayed longer

N/A

9.2/10

Perfect

Rooms

9.8

Location

9.0

Service

10.0

Dining

9.9

Elijah

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.2/10

We had a wonderful stay for my birthday at this hotel, enjoying large, spacious rooms with stunning bay views. The staff made us feel truly special, delivering excellent service throughout our visit. The dining options exceeded our expectations, with delicious food both in the bar and the restaurant. Overall, it was great value for money, although we wished for a few more amenities in the rooms.

Rooms

9.0

Our room was large and spacious, offering beautiful views of the bay. It was clean and quiet, which made for a relaxing stay.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed during our stay.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food was exceptional, absolutely on par with higher-end restaurants. We were surprised at the quality available in the bar and the fine dining restaurant.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were above standard, especially the spa services which added to our relaxing experience.

Camila

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.4/10

I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday at this hotel. From the spacious room with stunning bay views to the exceptional dining experiences, everything felt special. The service was attentively prompt, making it a truly enjoyable stay. Although I wished the spa had more options, the overall experience was fantastic, and I highly recommend it.

Rooms

10.0

We had a large, spacious room with beautiful views of the bay. The cleanliness was impeccable, and it was delightfully quiet at night.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The waiters went above and beyond to ensure we had a great dining experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located not far from a beautiful beach, making it convenient for relaxing walks by the sea.

Dining

10.0

The food was stunning, exceeding expectations for hotel dining. Dining at the restaurant was especially impressive, highlighting the chef’s awards.

Facilities

8.0

The spa facilities were nice, though I found myself wishing for more treatment options.

George

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.8/10

I had the most wonderful birthday surprise at this hotel. The spacious room offered stunning views of the bay, and the cleanliness was impressive. The friendly staff provided outstanding service, which made the stay even more enjoyable. On the downside, I can’t think of any negatives. Overall, it was fantastic value for money!

Rooms

10.0

Our room was large, spacious, and offered beautiful views of the bay. It was impeccably clean and quiet at night.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, from the waiters to the spa team.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food was extraordinary, especially in the restaurant where the chef's talent really shone through. The bar food exceeded expectations as well.

Facilities

9.0

The spa facilities were lovely, and the entire hotel had a welcoming atmosphere.

Steven

United Kingdom, September 2024

9.6/10

I had a wonderful birthday surprise at this hotel and it exceeded my expectations! Our room was spacious with stunning views of the bay, and the staff were genuinely helpful and engaging. We enjoyed some great meals, especially from the award-winning restaurant. It's a lovely place, but the bar food, while better than average, could still be improved to match the high standards of the restaurant.

Rooms

10.0

We had a large, spacious room with beautiful views of the bay, which was extremely clean and quiet.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, from the reception to the spa.

Location

Dining

9.0

The food was exceptional, especially in the restaurant; the bar offered good meals as well.

Facilities

9.0

The spa facilities were great, and the entire hotel atmosphere was welcoming and well-designed.

Matt

United States, September 2024

10.0/10

I had an amazing birthday stay at this hotel. The room was spacious with stunning views of the bay, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience. We enjoyed delicious meals in both the bar and the restaurant, with top-notch service throughout. There wasn't a single noise at night, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for a wonderful getaway.

Rooms

10.0

We had a large, spacious room with beautiful views of the bay.

Service

10.0

The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food was outstanding, definitely above standard bar food, with an exceptional experience in the restaurant.

Facilities

Bob

United States, September 2024

9.8/10

I had a fantastic birthday surprise stay at this hotel. The spacious room offered beautiful bay views and was exceptionally clean and quiet. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, making our time there even more enjoyable. The dining experiences were a highlight; both the bar food and restaurant meals exceeded our expectations. However, there's nothing that stands out as needing improvement during our stay.

Rooms

10.0

We had a large and spacious room with beautiful bay views. It was clean and quiet, making for a restful night.

Service

10.0

The service was top-notch; the staff couldn't do enough for us and were always friendly and helpful.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food in both the bar and restaurant was exceptional, with the restaurant offering award-winning dishes that impressed even our picky tastes.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities included a friendly and accommodating spa team, adding to the overall great experience.

Bobby

United States, August 2024

9.6/10

We had an amazing stay at this hotel for my birthday. The spacious room offered stunning views of the bay, and the cleanliness was top-notch. The service was exceptional, especially in the dining areas where the food far exceeded our expectations. However, the noise level at night was minimal, but it would have been nice to have more amenities in the rooms themselves.

Rooms

9.0

We had a large, spacious room with beautiful views of the bay. The cleanliness was outstanding and there was no noise at night.

Service

10.0

The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcomed throughout our stay.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food was amazing, both in the bar and the restaurant. It was definitely above the standard for typical hotel dining, and we could see why the chef had won awards.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, particularly the spa services and the well-run bar area where we enjoyed meals.

Joseph

United Kingdom, August 2024

8.8/10

We had a truly fantastic experience at this hotel during our birthday getaway. The service here outshined another place we stayed that was rated higher, and the spacious room with stunning bay views was a real treat. The food was exceptional, especially in the award-winning restaurant. There's so much to love about this hotel, but I wish the stay could have lasted longer!

Rooms

10.0

Our room was large, spacious, and offered beautiful views of the bay.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome throughout our stay.

Location

Dining

10.0

We enjoyed the food in both the bar and the restaurant; it was well above our expectations and truly delicious.

Facilities

9.0

The spa facilities were also very nice, with friendly staff who were eager to help.

Spacious room

Wish we stayed longer

Danny

United States, August 2024

8.0/10

My husband surprised me with a fantastic birthday getaway at this hotel. We enjoyed incredible views from our spacious room and received excellent service from friendly staff. The dining experience exceeded our expectations, especially with the award-winning food. I couldn't have asked for a better stay, but I wish the spa facilities had more options. Overall, it's a delightful place anyone would love.

Rooms

10.0

The room was large and spacious with beautiful views of the bay.

Service

10.0

The staff were friendly and incredibly helpful, making our stay memorable.

Location

Dining

10.0

The food at both the bar and restaurant was outstanding, far surpassing standard bar food.

Facilities

8.0

The spa staff were friendly and accommodating, which made our experience enjoyable.

Cynthia

United States, July 2024

8.8/10

We had a fantastic experience at the hotel, celebrating my birthday in a large, spacious room with stunning bay views. The service surpassed our expectations, especially the food in both the bar and restaurant, which was truly exceptional. The only downside was our stay was too short, as we enjoyed ourselves so much. We can't recommend this place enough!

Rooms

10.0

The room was large and offered beautiful views of the bay. It was clean and quiet, contributing to a comfortable stay.

Service

10.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, from the waiters to the spa personnel who made our experience even better.

Location

Dining

10.0

Both the bar and restaurant served food that exceeded our expectations, especially the award-winning dishes crafted by the chef.

Facilities