In pictures: Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa reopen after €1.5 million refurbishment

 The  Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa has reopened following a major  €1.5 million makeover which included  upgrading all 40 guest rooms. has reopened following a major  €1.5 million makeover which included  upgrading all 40 guest rooms.

This charming coastal hotel is no stranger to ‘making waves’ in the hospitality sector.

Within the  last few years they have invested heavily in green technologies and rendering them one of  Ireland’s ‘greenest hotels’ which is an incredible feat in itself.

The Ballyliffin Lodge is always pushing to be the best and stand proud as a beacon for quality  hospitality in the county. Excelling in providing stunning; weddings, events and corporate  outings, not to mention boasting an Industry leading standard of over 90% annual occupancy  rates year on year.

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An impressive feat for a small hotel in rural Inishowen.  The Ballyliffin Lodge welcomes guests from all over the world, how would they not with such;  stunning views over the North Atlantic coastline, elegant and classy hotel, proximity to the world-famous Ballyliffin Golf Course, not to mention the mouth-watering local produce cuisine.  Offering guests and visitors top-class leisure and spa facilities really make this ‘the hotel of  choice’ for most and it’s easy to see why. 

The management team at the hotel wished to invest further in the property. They listened to  their guests and staff and devised plans to not only meet such needs but to surpass them.  Guest comfort and needs were at the forefront of all our decisions. The Lodge are always  pushing boundaries and this project was no different.

The hotel closed its doors for just 25  days and in that time were able to transform the property, which involved upgrading 40 guest rooms and  bathrooms, public toilets, corridors, stairways, reception, foyer, bar, restaurant and terrace.

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The hotel already oozed elegance and class throughout but now they’ve just raised the bar even further and firmly cementing their position as that ‘high-class’ yet affordable experience for all. 

Ron Kerrigan, hotel general manager, said: “Very exciting times for all concerned at the Lodge. We planned this large-scale refurbishment  for a year and we are so thrilled now to see it all come to fruition. We undertook such a large  project in such a short amount of time but we knew it was possible and now we can all reap the  rewards. 

“Last year we celebrated 20 years in business and it was just so fitting to now invest  further in the hotel and that will stand us in good stead for the next 20 years. Hotel proprietors  Sean and Mary Keogh boast such passion for the hotel and it’s wonderful to be in a position to  work so closely with them and continue to push this fantastic hotel to even greater heights.

"We’ve put so much effort into the hotel these last few years and have laid strong foundations to  not only allow for future growth but to provide a stable environment for guests to enjoy and to  continue to provide local employment in the small rural community. We have excellent support  in Inishowen and being a proud Inishowen man myself, it’s truly wonderful to see.  

“On behalf of all concerned at the hotel we would also like to take this opportunity to thank  everyone involved in this project from staff to suppliers. We worked with many teams and most were based in Inishowen. Too many to mention but special praise goes towards; the teams at  McGonigles and  Donegal Tile Centre, Ashley Martin Shopfitters, Coady Electrics, McGonigle  Antique Restoration and Wardstone Surfaces.”

Ron Kerrigan is also aptly in the running for Highland Radio’s Hotel Manager of the Year, plus  the hotel is also nominated for Wedding Venue of the Year. Perhaps a cherry on top for all  concerned at the hotel during these exciting times. You can vote for Ron and the hotel Ron Kerrigan is also aptly in the running for Highland Radio’s Hotel Manager of the Year, plus  the hotel is also nominated for Wedding Venue of the Year. Perhaps a cherry on top for all  concerned at the hotel during these exciting times. You can vote for Ron and the hotel here. They would sincerely appreciate your vote.   

Also, stay tuned on their social media channels for more images and videos of the renovations.