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Lough Eske Castle

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Front of property
Garden Suite
Lobby
Fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, Courtyard Area

Room, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Wheelchair Accessible Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Superior Deluxe)

Superior Room (Superior Deluxe)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room (Guest Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Deluxe Twin Room (Guest Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Donegal Suite | Living area

Donegal Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Lough Eske, Donegal Town, County Donegal, Donegal, Donegal, F94 HX59

What's nearby

  • Donegal Castle - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • O'Donnel's Castle - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Diamond Obelisk - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olde Castle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Reel Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lough Eske Castle

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Lough Eske Castle, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage or a body wrap at CARA Organic Beauty Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and free bike hire
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Cedars Restaurant
  • Father Browne Bar
  • Gallery Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Solis
Eske Lough Castle
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle Solis
Lough Eske Castle Solis Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Solis Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Solis Hotel Donegal
Lough Eske Solis
Solis Eske
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal Town
Solis Lough Eske Castle Donegal
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Lough Eske Castle a Solis Hotel Spa
Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
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Lough Eske Castle Hotel Donegal

Frequently asked questions

Does Lough Eske Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Lough Eske Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lough Eske Castle?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lough Eske Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lough Eske Castle?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Lough Eske Castle located?

This family-friendly Donegal hotel is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bluestack Mountains and Ardnamona Gardens. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre and Donegal Bay Waterbus are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lough Eske Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 742 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing stay!! The room was awesome, the grounds were excellent, and the staff was so friendly. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Absolute gem of a hotel. Quaint and quiet. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful retreat. Peaceful, classy and worth it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful property, gorgeous rooms and delicious food! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely stay at the castle. Large comfy rooms with an extremely comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Lough Eske Castle. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms and grounds are stunning. Food was outstanding. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and the room was very modern for a castle. It was a little bit of a walk to our room from the front desk. Easy parking and very nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Best place I’ve ever stayed. Would highly recommend to anyone considering Lough Eske. Every person we dealt with there was lovely and very accommodating. The room was outstanding. The grounds were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Gorgeous grounds and beautiful pool and steam room. The rooms were quite warm - even in 48 degree weather. There is no AC so you have to keep windows open-but we didn't get much crosswind from that. Delicious restaurants throughout. The staff was amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful Hotel with warm friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Absolutely magical hotel, level of service and hospitality was best I’ve experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved It!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The service and hospitality was wxcellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

An excellent hotel . Staff very friendly and helpful. We had an excellent room . Quiet. Looking forward to coming back in the not too distant future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Really nice hotel and spa. Perfect for a couples weekend. Got stuck indoors during a storm but the staff all managed very well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Property is beautiful, large rooms, comfortable bed. The staff and service was very average and not worth the price. Wait staff in restaurants always seemed overwhelmed but not busy. Restaurant was out of several things on the menu. Towel heater in the room not functioning. If the price was less, none of this would have mattered.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff very friendly especially night porter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

great property loved the rooms and castle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Google Maps spoiled our arrival as it took us in the back at and not up the main drive to the front of the hotel. The staff were very friendly but there was only one receptionist on duty and we had to wait in line for 7-8 minutes to check in (disappointing as we had already checked in online). We had a similar wait at checkout for the same reason. The room also had a couple of faults which was disappointing for this level of establishment but other than that, everything was superb. The staff were all efficient and friendly and the food in the restaurant was delicious. Such a pity that our stay was tarnished as initial impressions count for so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a great overnight stay here using Tesco vouchers. Beautiful grounds and lovely helpful staff. Would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely location, easy to get to. Very welcoming, great room. Worth the expense. Extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Our stay at Lough Eske Castle was unbelievable. The property is stunning, with gorgeous grounds and a spectacular interior. The rooms are huge and beautifully decorated, with all of the amenities you can think of. The restaurant offered a variety of delicious options for dinner, as well as a delicious breakfast buffet menu. I truly felt like a princess during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The property and gardens were so beautiful! The room was amazing and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great stay, looked after by fantastic staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Beautiful property, excellent food, friendly and attentive staff. An ideal venue for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024