Ballyliffin Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1089 reviews)
Ballyliffin , Ballyliffin , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Excellent breakfast and good dinner options
Great location close to beaches/town
Rooms generally clean, comfortable and in some cases spacious/upgraded
Cons:
Spa/advertised facilities unavailable/closed on arrival
Some operational issues: reception unresponsive, heating problems
Night/street noise for some rooms
Limited late-night food/snack options

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviewers described the hotel as very clean/spotless and rooms comfortable; minor corridor maintenance issues noted but overall cleanliness was praised.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and exceptional (named staff praised), though a few operational lapses reported (unanswered reception phone, slow help with heating).
Location
8.6
Frequently called a great/very good location close to beaches and town; a few reports of street/night noise affecting some rooms.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often described as comfortable, spacious and with comfy beds; some issues reported (basic rooms for some, cold room/heating not working, awkward sink design).
Amenities
6.8
Spa and other advertised facilities were unavailable to several guests (spa closed on arrival), plus limited outdoor seating; amenities disappointment lowered this score.
Value for Money
8.2
Good food, friendly service and location support solid value, but missing spa and occasional service/availability issues slightly reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Repeated praise for excellent breakfast and tasty dinner options; minor negatives: no late-night snacks and some breakfast items unavailable on a Sunday.
Overall Experience
8.8
Majority of stays described as lovely/enjoyable with friendly staff and excellent food; a handful of operational and amenity issues tempered perfect scores.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and convenience in every room at the Ballyliffin Hotel. Enjoy amenities such as satellite TVs, power showers, and stunning views of Pollan Bay in select rooms.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in exquisite culinary delights at the Cruckaughrim Restaurant with a variety of menu options to choose from, including a la Carte and Table d’hôte. Savor the vibrant atmosphere and live Irish music at the Rachtan Bar while enjoying a delicious meal.

Family-Friendly Activities
Keep the whole family entertained with a playroom equipped with a Playstation 3 for kids and teenagers. Explore the nearby beaches for water sports and fishing, or take a short walk to the Ballyliffin Golf Club for a relaxing day out.

Book your stay at the Ballyliffin Hotel now for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1089 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Haydn • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • au
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ie
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Maryann • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Donncha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful room, delicious food and great service.
Pros:

Perfect location and great staff

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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marie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Barry Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Mc Glinchey • solo_traveller • ie
7
Cons:

Breakfast was not great

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Freggle • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Breakfast
Bar

Cons:

Creaky floors

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • couple • ie
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Really nice room and decoration and the bathroom was lovely.

Cons:

It was a little more expensive than other properties in the area.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel in a homely village.
Pros:

Breakfast was really good with a wide variety of starters on offer.
Wheaten bread in particular was so tasty.
Our evening meal was also very good, my husband’s steak cooked to perfection.
Throughout our stay, the staff were friendly and anxious to please. The hotel has a warm ambience, which we felt as soon as we arrived.

Cons:

We couldn’t fault our stay in any way.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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OLLITRAULT • couple • fr
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable hotel , excellent food, excellent staff
Pros:

Location was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful, dinner was excellent, good menu , Guinness was excellent, rooms clean and tidy , breakfast was excellent. We will definitely be back

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee