Lough Eske Castle in Ireland’s top ten hotels for the eighth consecutive year

Lough Eske Castle has featured in seventh place in the Condé Nast Traveller Awards, featuring on the list for the last eight consecutive years.

The awards are a global celebration of travel excellence, based on Conde Nast Traveller readers’ views and experiences. Over 750,000 readers took part in the 2025 Awards, sharing their insights and rating their favourite travel experiences and hotels from around the world.

The top 10 hotels on Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards in consecutive order are: The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Mayo; Ballyfin Demesne, Laois; Hayfield Manor, Cork; The Killarney Park, Kerry; The Merrion, Dublin; Anantara The Marker Dublin; Lough Eske Castle, Donegal; Kilkea Castle, Kildare; The Westbury, Dublin; Ice House Ballina, Mayo; The Shelbourne, Dublin; and Killarney Royal Hotel, Kerry. 

Lough Eske Castle has featured in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and now 2025. As one of the longest-running and most prestigious travel industry awards, now in its 36th year, the awards recognise excellence and continue to represent the highest standards in the travel industry. 

“We are honoured to be named among the top ten hotels in Ireland by the US readers of Condé Nast Traveller for the eighth consecutive year,” Dónal Cox, General Manager of Lough Eske Castle, commented.“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team, who consistently go above and beyond to create exceptional experiences for each and every guest. 

“Being voted for by those who have stayed with us makes the award even more meaningful. We are grateful for the continued support of our guests and partners and look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors to experience the warmth of Donegal hospitality at Lough Eske Castle.”

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The five-star Lough Eske Castle is located just outside Donegal Town, nestled within 43 acres of forest woodland hugging the shores of Lough Eske.  Boasting 124 spacious guestrooms, the Lake Lodge - a private two-bedroom residence and the award-winning CARA Organic Spa, along with fine dining at Cedars Restaurant, the Gallery Bar and the Father Browne Bar, Lough Eske Castle is redefining the meaning of luxury and Irish hospitality in the North-West of Ireland.