Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful setting
Friendly and helpful staff
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Extra charges for spa facilities
Limited access to thermal spa
Dated leisure facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Rooms were very comfortable and clean, specific mention of cleanliness in reviews.
Service
9.61
Staff were very helpful, friendly, and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.15
Beautiful setting and lovely location highlighted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed as per guest feedback.
Amenities
8.63
Leisure facilities noted as a bit dated but overall experience considered good.
Value for Money
8.09
Comments regarding extra charges for spa facilities suggest mixed feelings on value.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food in restaurants received consistently positive feedback, noted as delicious.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests conveyed a very positive overall experience with their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:10

Property Description

Luxurious Castle Retreat in the Heart of Nature

Spa and Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in the lavish spa treatments and exquisite dining options at Cedars Restaurant, offering fresh seafood and traditional dishes. Relax in the Gallery Bar for light meals or enjoy a cozy atmosphere at the Father Browne Bar.

Tranquil Rooms with Scenic Views
Experience ultimate comfort in spacious rooms featuring modern amenities, cozy bathrobes, and garden views. Unwind in the wood-panelled marble bathrooms and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

Recreational Activities and Wellness
Explore the forest surroundings, fish at Lough Eske, or visit nearby attractions. Enjoy the Cara Organic Beauty and Spa facilities, fitness center, and swimming pool with a view. Book now for a luxurious escape amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

Four car charging points are available at the hotel which require an app called Monta to operate them. This app can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple Store.

Please note that the hotel does not have a charger cable, to avail of car charging at the property, you would need to have your own universal charger cable.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1331 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Rachelle • extended_group • us
10
I would definitely go back to stay at Lough Eske again and would plan to go back to the basement bar for dinner and drin
Pros:

The castle was gorgeous and the grounds were immaculate and beautifully maintained. Every single member of the staff was professional and friendly, especially the bartender in the lower bar who made me the perfect Old Fashioned. The food servers in that same bar were wonderful ( the food was great too!!), and the man who chatted us up at the front door for us and people at the check-in desk all made us feel so welcomed. And our room was amazing!! The room was outside the castle in the old stables, I believe, and although you had to get a little wet when it rained, it wasn’t a problem (hotel provides umbrellas). We stayed in room 255, which was very spacious. I would request the same room again next time. Just perfect!

Cons:

Can’t think of a thing.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Amazing stay :)
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were great. Lovely menu in the Cedars restaurant.
Were totally surprised with an upgrade to the Donegal suite for our anniversary which was a very nice gesture. Staff were all great and friendly. Will definitely be back.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Wallace • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The Castle and its surroundings were beautiful. The breakfast was excellent enjoyed it very much.

Cons:

What was disappointing was the facilities in the health and wellness area. There was no cold shower when you came out of the sauna or steam room. The hydrotherapy show was out of order also. And no cold drinking water out of the water fountain. The steam room in the swimming pool area was also out of order.
Also the room we had was a courtyard room so there was two ways in and out of the room. But one of the doors wouldn't lock because it was warped.
Just not expected from a 5 star hotel

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Lars • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Anmol • family_with_children • ae
9
Beautiful property with great service
Pros:

Classy and beautiful property

Cons:

Some rooms were not air conditioned during a heat wave. Fans were provided.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Mcintyre • couple • ie
10
Just beautiful
Pros:

Everything amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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MARK • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The Hospitality was great, a lovely atmosphere

Cons:

My wife and I stayed in the courtyard room 154 and there was no heating on in the room. It was cold all afternoon and evening, we where given a portable heater which slightly helped....😤

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

We were greeted by Shea. He was absolutely delightful and very helpful. The rooms were clean, beautiful, and spacious. I will definitely return someday.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Aisling • couple • ie
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rex • solo_traveller • us
10
Enchanting!
Pros:

A great experience for families looking for that real life fairytale.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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McGarrigle • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Staff were lovely - particularly Shea, who started our stay off in the most incredible way and instantly made our kids feel so special.
The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed walking through the trails and gardens.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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philippa • couple • ie
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • de
2
Pros:

Cancelled dinner after seeing the 1970 add on. No air conditioning for the price paid. Refrigerator not working, called and supposed repair still not working. Saunanot working, breakfast salmon inedible, pancakes from package. Business model for tourist buses but Harvey’s way better. Stayed at redcastle the three days before. Same thing. Taken advantage of. All employees great, owners are the issue. Trying to take advantage of any revenue stream while saving cost without thought of actual experience.

Cons:

Was a con job.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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D.R. • couple • nl
4
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • ie
7
Food, cleanliness fell below expectations
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel, excellent facilities, beautiful grounds.
Very good breakfast

Cons:

We arrived at 15:00 expecting a smooth check-in, however we were told the room was not ready and had to wait an additional 50 minutes to receive the keys which was not easy with 2 young, tired children.
When entering the room, it initially looked very nice, however, when I went to open the sash window, I saw a dead bluebottle on the window cill which would lead me to believe the room wasn't fully cleaned before our arrival, this was particularly frustrating considering we had to wait 50 minutes for our room to be prepped.
We chose to eat in the Fr Brown Bar and both our evening meals were cold when they were served which surprised and disappointed us as we were very hungry and was naturally expecting first class food.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The staff in lough eske are comparable to nowhere. They go above and beyond to make you feel so welcome and comfortable! The hotel itself is beautiful with stunning gardens and the location is great for a base to go explore the south of Donegal.

Cons:

It was very hot in our bedroom but again with the style of room and the fact the hotel is old it was going to be. There was a fan out in our room which was very thoughtful but of little relief I'm the hot weather. Not something that the hotel could help.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee