Lough Eske Castle | Hotel in Donegal

| 8.9 (810 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  29 Guests
Lough Eske Hotel | Lough Eske Castle

Hotel in Lough Eske, Donegal

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 new whiskey cellar showcases Donegal’s unique whiskeys with bespoke tasting experiences. The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna, massage suites and outdoor hot tubs. 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. All guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary history tours, taking place 11am daily, complimentary use of the guest bicycles, and access to the swimming pool and gym.

Lough Eske Castle is located in Donegal.

This 117 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, EV Charge Station, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 810 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Donegal and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 117 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Donegal. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body wrap
  • Pedicure
  • Fitness center
  • Facial treatments
  • Horseback riding
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Body scrub
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Fishing
  • Manicure
  • Body treatments
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Spa facilities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Spa
  • Foot bath
  • Waxing services
  • Makeup services
  • Massage chair
  • Sauna
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Locker rooms
  • Beauty services
  • Steam room
  • Hiking
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Valet parking
  • Dry cleaning
  • Suit press
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Concierge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.96
Location:
9.24
Staff:
9.33
Facilities:
9.01
Comfort:
9.28
Cleanliness:
9.24
Mary
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Ireland
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Lough Eske Castle Hotel is great. Its so accessible l, just outside Donegal Town. Room facilities leave nothing to chance; tea, coffee, biscuits etc, great shower, great lighting, iron + ironing board. ALL Staff work so hard to accommodate and to please its guests. Bar food really good, service excellent.
Negative: Absolutely nothing not to like about this hotel.
Summary: Super Hotel
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 46 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Garden Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 84 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Stovetop

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Courtyard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 32 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 46 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 46 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 46 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 52 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Donegal Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 68 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Donegal Suite

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Ironing facilities, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Stovetop

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
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