Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle features huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cozy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-paneled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and beautiful garden views. Cedars Restaurant has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar serves light meals and snacks while the Father Browne Bar provides a more cozy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. There is a fitness center and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds. Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Center and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing property with gorgeous rooms. The main castle area has beautiful sitting areas to enjoy time with friends, drinks or to just curl up and read. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are fun to walk around, take a bike ride...
  • Jenni
    United States of America United States of America
    Bellman shea was awesome! Bartender super friendly and informative. Thermal pool wonderful
  • P
    Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the staff, food, history, comfortable rooms and grounds were beautiful

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Cedars Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Gallery Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Father Browne Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Lough Eske Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules

Lough Eske Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 70 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Lough Eske Castle 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.

FAQs about Lough Eske Castle

  • The prices at Lough Eske Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Lough Eske Castle include:

    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lough Eske Castle on this page.

  • Lough Eske Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Waxing services
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Makeup services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness

  • Lough Eske Castle is 3.1 miles from the center of Donegal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lough Eske Castle has 3 restaurants:

    • Cedars Restaurant
    • Father Browne Bar
    • Gallery Bar

  • Check-in at Lough Eske Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.