--- title: "The Best Hotels Closest to Carrickbrackey Castle in Ballyliffin - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia" description: "Stay close to Carrickbrackey Castle. Search 1 hotels near Carrickbrackey Castle in Ballyliffin from £65. Compare room rates, hotel reviews and availability. 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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-The-Ballyliffin-Lodge-And-Spa.h5285401.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal landscape with a beach, green fields, and distant mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5290000/5285500/5285401/a1a2e831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 2.6 mi from Carrickbrackey Castle - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 341 reviews) - Price: £88, includes taxes & fees, 13 Nov - 14 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels - Review: We really enjoyed our stay hotel spotless, food amazing and staff friendly we hope to be back soon, by Lynn ### [2\. Joyce's Inishowen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carndonagh-Hotels-Joyces-Inishowen.h54184785.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal beach with rocky shoreline, sandy areas, and lush greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54190000/54184800/54184785/867c0f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 6.2 mi from Carrickbrackey Castle - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 191 reviews) - Price: £66, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels - Review: Excellent, clean, modern IT amenities, great staff great breakfast and quiet, tranquil interior garden courtyard., by Robin ### [3\. Shore Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culdaff-Hotels-Shore-Road.h99355259.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and rocky outcrops.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99355300/99355259/3a1a7806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 8.5 mi from Carrickbrackey Castle - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review) - Price: £392, includes taxes & fees, 19 Nov - 20 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels - Review: Great little house, handy for the beach. It was clean, lovely and warm and had all mod cons for cooking etc. Our dog loved it, very comfortable, would go again ., by Diane ### [4\. Donagh Cross Town House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carndonagh-Hotels-Donagh-Cross-Town-House.h115518513.Hotel-Information) ![A hallway with a white door, a wicker lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115520000/115518600/115518513/345aee7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 6.2 mi from Carrickbrackey Castle - Price: £474, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels ### [5\. 46 Dunalinn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culdaff-Hotels-46-Dunalinn.h114091830.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114091900/114091830/f8904535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 8.7 mi from Carrickbrackey Castle - Price: £757, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-26&endDate=2026-11-27®ionId=6086181&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Other attractions near Carrickbrackey Castle ### Fanad Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fanad during your travels in Portsalon. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635975868575) ### Doagh Famine Village Rating: 8.4/10 (5 reviews) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Doagh Famine Village during your trip to Ballyliffin. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248634504811301) ### Five Fingers Strand Rating: 9.6/10 (8 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Five Fingers Strand during your travels in Malin? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621562624673) ### Ballyliffin Golf Course Rating: 9.2/10 (23 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Ballyliffin at Ballyliffin Golf Course. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6086173) ### Malin Head Viewpoint Rating: 9.4/10 (3 reviews) You can learn about the history of Malin when you stop by Malin Head Viewpoint. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=766949873344303104) ### Malin Head Rating: 9.4/10 (90 reviews) When you visit the breathtaking Malin Head on northernmost tip of Ireland, you’ll soon understand why the tourist trail here is called the Wild Atlantic Way. At the peak of the Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head offers some of the most indomitable views you will ever see over the northern Atlantic and its geological marvels are second only to the Giant’s Causeway Coast. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6086169) ### Glenevin Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glenevin Waterfall during your travels in Clonmany. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635998062067) ### Fanad Head Rating: 9.2/10 (17 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fanad Head during your travels in Portsalon. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6086163) ## Top Carrickbrackey Castle Hotel Reviews ### [Madra Rua Organic Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Madra-Rua-Organic-Accommodation.h39147956.Hotel-Information) ![A room with a large window offering a view of a tree and rolling hills.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39150000/39148000/39147956/25452492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Ballyliffin - Review: Fantastic owners and an overall fantastic experience. Warm, and amazing people. Twin room with 2 beds advertised as sleeps 3 and breakfast included, but had to pay for the 3rd breakfast for a child so the Expedia price is not the full price oddly enough. Other than that, happy booking!, by Sean, 29 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Ballyliffin-TownHouse-Boutique-Hotel.h8755753.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious hall with a high wooden ceiling and stone walls, featuring a central table with a white tablecloth and various food items, surrounded by chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8760000/8755800/8755753/eb5b7a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Ballyliffin - Review: Beautiful hotel staff made us very welcome best stay we have had in a very long time, breakfast was to die for, room was excellent, by denise, 26 October 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Joyce's Inishowen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carndonagh-Hotels-Joyces-Inishowen.h54184785.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal beach with rocky shoreline, sandy areas, and lush greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54190000/54184800/54184785/867c0f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: The Diamond, Carndonagh, County Donegal, F93 NX22, IE - Location: Carndonagh - Star rating: 3.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (191 reviews) - Review: Lovely spot really clean staff friendly think this was our 4th time staying here great for a wee break, by Keith, 12 February 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Harbour Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buncrana-Hotels-The-Harbour-Inn.h18021861.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal residential area with houses along a road, a beach, and a clear view of the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18030000/18021900/18021861/795fdcb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Buncrana - Review: Welcoming staff, lovely evening meal in the restaurant and great selection at breakfast time., by Claire, 19 December 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Inishowen Gateway Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buncrana-Hotels-Inishowen-Gateway-Hotel.h10074052.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and a table with a cake display.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10074100/10074052/36816908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Buncrana - Review: Really enjoyed staying here - ALL the hotel staff were so friendly and helpful - in fact one of the best experiences with hotel staff we have had anywhere ever - can highly recommend., by THOMAS DAVID, 21 August 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moville-Hotels-Redcastle-Hotel.h1538640.Hotel-Information) ![An indoor swimming pool with clear water, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1538700/1538640/e0a35812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Moville - Review: Wonderful stay. Lovely helpful staff for all 4 days. The dining views over Lough Foyle are amazing.... kept hearing other guests remark that it was like being on a cruise ship without being on a boat.... Super pool/spa area too...Carla in the Spa was very good. The salt scrub and sea weed facial were very good. Looking forward to returning., by NIcola, 8 June 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Waters Edge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rathmullan-Hotels-The-Waters-Edge-Accommodation.h96251555.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal building with a stone wall and a view of the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96260000/96251600/96251555/332ccdbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rathmullan - Review: Location was a 15mins walk from centre of Rathmullan. Rooms were clean and accessed via self check in for the time that we arrived (we didn't have any issue so didnt need to speak to anyone). Lovely view point over the water. Large car park so no issues., by Timothy, 7 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [An Grianan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burt-Hotels-An-Grianan-Hotel.h5340067.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy hills, and a view of distant mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5340100/5340067/ea35c93e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Burt - Review: Lovely staff and great room. Food for dinner and breakfast was great. Good service., by Ricky, 27 July 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Downings Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downings-Hotels-Downings-Bay-Hotel.h17837572.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and clear turquoise waters.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17840000/17837600/17837572/0b243f32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downings - Review: Lovely relaxing stay, great breakfast and clean rooms, by Donna, 3 June 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Shore Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culdaff-Hotels-Shore-Road.h99355259.Hotel-Information) ![A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and rocky outcrops.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99355300/99355259/3a1a7806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 3 Shore Road, Culdaff, County Donegal, F93 PW26, IE - Location: Culdaff - Star rating: 3/5 - Guest rating: 10/10 (1 review) - Review: Great little house, handy for the beach. It was clean, lovely and warm and had all mod cons for cooking etc. Our dog loved it, very comfortable, would go again ., by Diane, 30 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Mulroy Woods Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milford-Hotels-Mulroy-Woods-Hotel.h1768087.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel entrance with white drapes and a glass door leading to a well-lit interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1768100/1768087/9baffae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Milford - Review: We have stayed at this hotel several times and it never disappoints.It is situated in a rural setting and is peaceful and cosy.Staff are friendly and rooms comfortable.The food served is lovely.We went to bingo on tuesday night just to pass the time.Lots of locals attend., by narie, 20 February 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Arnolds Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfanaghy-Hotels-Arnolds-Hotel.h527334.Hotel-Information) ![A breakfast table with a coffee pot, utensils, and food items.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527334/363fa2d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Dunfanaghy - Review: Stayed for 3 nights this week. Really good experience, warm lovely room with views second to none. Staff simply lovely and could not do enough for us. Meals well priced and very very good., by D, 7 June 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Letterkenny-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h972005.Hotel-Information) ![A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/972100/972005/e979dcfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Letterkenny - Review: The hotel was immaculate, beautifully decorated and well located. Our room was spacious, well equipped and breakfast was great. What made our stay however was Majella, she greeted us on check-in and asked what we were doing in the area. We said we planned to visit Glenveagh National Park. She said she note down some places worthy of a visit when she got back off her break. When we called back to reception she’d done more than note down some places she had printed off information on some..., by Martin, 9 March 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Rockville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greencastle-Hotels-Rockville.h89717837.Hotel-Information) ![A two-story house with a stone foundation, white exterior, and a sloped roof.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89717900/89717837/a20c3c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Greencastle - Review: As I know the area, found it very easy. Everything was clean and tidy on arrival, and as our mobility is not great, having everything on one level was brilliant. Always plenty to do and luckily weather was excellent, lucky us. Will be looking to book again next year hopefully., by Sylvia, 30 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Letterkenny-Hotels-Clanree-Hotel-Leisure-Centre.h570355.Hotel-Information) ![A grand lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a chandelier.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570400/570355/3c8b36c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Letterkenny - Review: Very nice hotel. Room very comfortable. Food excellent but a few more choices would be appreciated. Sarah, in the bar, deserves a special mention for her excellent customer service., by William, 5 May 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Station House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Letterkenny-Hotels-Station-House-Hotel.h1501459.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1501500/1501459/b445d6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Letterkenny - Review: Came for a wedding at Letterkenny and it was incredibly convenient, reasonably priced, comfortable room, staff were very accommodating everything my friend and I could have looked for. Could have done with another day or two there rather than returning to the madness of Edinburgh in August…, by Gains, 4 August 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What's the area like around Carrickbrackey Castle? Carrickbrackey Castle is located in an area of Ballyliffin that travellers like for its bars and restaurants. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base. ### What's the best place to stay near Carrickbrackey Castle? [Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-The-Ballyliffin-Lodge-And-Spa.h5285401.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Carrickbrackey Castle. Other good choices within 5 miles include [Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Ballyliffin-TownHouse-Boutique-Hotel.h8755753.Hotel-Information) and [Madra Rua Organic Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Madra-Rua-Organic-Accommodation.h39147956.Hotel-Information). ### How many hotels will I find near Carrickbrackey Castle? Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Carrickbrackey Castle. ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carrickbrackey Castle, will I receive a refund? Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Carrickbrackey Castle. ## Other language versions ```yaml hreflang: x-default: https://www.expedia.com/ en-IE: https://www.expedia.ie/Carrickbrackey-Castle-Hotels.0-l6086181-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels ar: https://www.expedia.sa/Carrickbrackey-Castle-Hotels.0-l6086181-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels ```