Lough Eske Castle
4.5
Excellent(641 Reviews)Hotel in County Donegal
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of County Donegal
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room
1 King • 495 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite
1 King • 699 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Garden Suite
1 King • 904 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Courtyard Room
1 King • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Twin Room
2 Single • 495 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Reviews
4.5
Excellent(641 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.5
The room was large and comfortable. The dining service was excellent and the food tasted delicious. Breakfast had an astounding number of choices. The castle grounds were gorgeous. Information was readily available on the facilities and the nearby area. The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.
4.5
The service was excellent , staff was lovely . Food wonderful . Loved the swimming pool and sauna .
Parking was great .
Nothing
4.5
All the landscapes
4.5
Where to begin. The spa treatments were the best I've ever experienced & I've experienced quite a few.
The room was beautifully spacious, the staff were helpful & friendly. We are in the bar & the food was yummy, great options & delicious creme brulee. The breakfast options were amazing buffet style but also order off the menu. I had the eggs royal, smoked salmon was out of this world. Would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful hotel.
The afternoon tea was a little bit of a let down, we would have been more than happy to pay a little extra if it meant a better overall experience. Kilronan Castle is the benchmark for afternoon tea so we had expected something similar from Lough Eske.
Also the room was very hot all night due to the 2 radiators being on, we had patio doors on the ground floor not a window so didn't feel safe leaving the doors open during the night.
But 2 small things we can easily get over because everything else was spectacular. But still should be mentioned.
Would stay again tomorrow if we had half the chance.
4.5
I loved the while ambience. The castle was stunning , giving that I was 100% dissatisfied with my room. I paid £415 and there wasn't even a drape on my bed .. min8 fridge empty bar a bottle of water. I understand people have different expectations of 5* , I've stayed in many world wide .. this was disappointing.
4.5
Such incredible service and treatment by staff. Breakfast was delicious.
4.5
Food in bar poor
Large dining toom
4.5
The hotel was fab and the staff were incredibly helpful and polite, nothing was ever to much for them.
Our room was very dated, broken tiles and the wood work was damaged in alot of places. It wasn't as glamorous as advertised. Having said that I loved the place 😁
4.5
the beds were super comfy! the staff was very friendly
4.5
Fantastic service
Stunning location
The staff are fun and so hospitable - typically Irish!! I’d go again and again.
better in room service sandwiches 😃
4.5
Exceptional service and picturesque soundings. We were made to feel so welcome.
4.5
We liked the location, the staff service, the dinner and the breakfast
The room was too cold and we asked to warm it with no results
4.5
Breakfast was unreal however the real gem there is the staff. Old style genuine hospitality at its finest.
Weather
4.5
Oh, what a treat! If you want to feel like royalty and pampered, this is your nirvana!
Everything here is top-notch! Lough Eske Castle goes out of the way to make sure every guest gets the royal treatment. Just a lovely stay!
4.5
staff was friendly and got a free upgrade so was a great surprise
4.5
Everyone i met was lovely, welcoming and polite and friendly. Esp the concierge man. It definitely felt like it could be 5 stars most of the time. Even passers by working would be greeting us. A breakfast staff member also saw me outside in donegal town and greeted me with a lovely loud hello! :) Free open access wifi, despite some out of connection moments. Breakfast food was great, nice lovely sausages unlike many 4 star places i have been to, eggs had variations of cooked levels which i appreciated, also re the bacon. Tea was lovely. They have glass jars of Heinz ketchup :) not d packets. Mostly very clean, overall.
The long and windy 'narrow' roads to gain access to find hotel. Our 1st time there. The courtyard rm had annoying piping (scary) noises from time to time and a very creaky floor, workmen also outside one morning woke me up. I couldnt open the windows, saw cobwebs :( when it got too warm and stuffy. There was an old previous towel left behind in the bottom of the window of the bathroom (hidden behind) ! I was not picking it up and out, not sure how long it was in there! Staff cleaner TOOK away (presume by accident) my new, cream, 100pc organic cotton face theory facecloth :( they must have mistaken it for your own linen but it wasn't white and i left it to hang dry on the towel rail. (linen care or wash company will have it in some bag!!) There was obviously no checklist to tick or mark, like if i used one, u take away the used one n replace it with a new one... She took away 2 (one being my personal property) and left one new one only. But the other new one was never touched (as i had my own!) More importantly, i left the Do not disturb sign out(when we went for breakfast) so no one should have come in to change any towels at all! I was actually wanting to be kinder to the environment and use all the towels but some more than once. We didn't mind! Not enough electric charging points. 4 but only 2 really worked!? We were there 2 nights n 3 days and kept waiting and missing out and some ppl charged overnight and were fully charged but never bothered to move their cars! Also weren't told if other charging points existed in d other car parks, (so prob none :() not at front area or even nearby convenience... Luckily our car wasn't an electric Only vehicle but it wasn't appreciated! Expected more points coz the place is so big and quite far. Didnt like the big pots for one single tea or one coffee, at breakfast, they did 2 to 3 ppl realistically, felt we were wasting them but i understand some other ppl may not find this as negative.
4.5
Great variety of foods to cater for all tastes,excellent service
4.5
Beautiful location within 5-10 min drive of Donegal town. The hotel is stunning with very clean and high end rooms, staff were very friendly and spa facilities were great.
4.5
Front desk and valet were great, breakfast was good.
Being ignored at the gallery restaurant initially approx 25 minutes after we sat down due to a wedding. The staff was overwhelmed and didn't have a consistent server. Had to ask for the main course 30 minutes after we were finished with appetizer. Ask for drinks multiple times Had to get a manager for final bill, no one had any answers for the delay. Dinner for 2 adults and child, 1.5 hrs.
4.5
extremely disappointed with the breakfast. bar food is grand but nothing special. seems they have cut back on costs.
4.5
Brilliant in every way, ambiance, staff, restaurants, rooms, cleanliness, location will be returning, highly recommend
No complaints just superb
4.5
it was magical! It felt like a fairytale. Also there were elevators to get you anywhere. I have mobility problems.
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FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in County Donegal?
The average price for a rental in County Donegal is $102 per night. This rental is $170 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lough Eske Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lough Eske Castle. Enjoy the water!
Is Lough Eske Castle pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lough Eske Castle?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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