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## Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels

### [1\. Joyce's Inishowen](https://www.expedia.ca/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: 10.1 km from Carrickbrackey Castle
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 191 reviews)
- Price: CA $108, CA $123 total, includes taxes & fees, Dec 15 - Dec 16, 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

### [2\. Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: 4.5 km from Carrickbrackey Castle
- Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 99 reviews)
- Price: CA $206, CA $234 total, includes taxes & fees, Dec 2 - Dec 3, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels
- Review: Great small hotel, most likely family run. Comfortable stay, great breakfast and close to the hotel were we attended a wedding. Highly recommend, by Declan

### [3\. Shore Road](https://www.expedia.ca/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: 13.7 km from Carrickbrackey Castle
- Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review)
- Price: CA $650, CA $737 total, includes taxes & fees, Nov 19 - Nov 20, 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.ca/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: 10.1 km from Carrickbrackey Castle
- Price: CA $786, CA $892 total, includes taxes & fees, Nov 18 - Nov 19, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels

### [5\. 46 Dunalinn](https://www.expedia.ca/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: 13.9 km from Carrickbrackey Castle
- Price: CA $1,256, CA $1,425 total, includes taxes & fees, Nov 18 - Nov 19, for Our top choices for Carrickbrackey Castle hotels

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## 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.

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### Doagh Famine Village

Rating: 8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Doagh Famine Village during your trip to Ballyliffin. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars.

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### Five Fingers Strand

Rating: 9.6/10 (8 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Five Fingers Strand during your travels in Malin? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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### 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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### Malin Head Viewpoint

Rating: 9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Malin with a stop at Malin Head Viewpoint. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

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### 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.

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### Glenevin Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glenevin Waterfall during your travels in Clonmany.

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### 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.

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## Top Carrickbrackey Castle Hotel Reviews

### [Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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)
- Address: Main Street, Ballyliffin, Donegal, IE
- Location: Ballyliffin
- Star rating: 4/5
- Guest rating: 9.8/10 (99 reviews)
- Review: We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms had all been redone and were very comfortable. The rooms were a little small, but very, very nice. The food in the restaurant was great., by Anonymous traveller, October 20, 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Joyce's Inishowen](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Excellent location and the proximity to Joyce's bar was an asset., by Tom, October 10, 2023, rated 8/10 Good

### [The Harbour Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Great location, very clean., by Renelle, October 1, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Lake Of Shadows Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Buncrana-Hotels-Lake-Of-Shadows-Hotel.h28987520.Hotel-Information)

![A cozy room with a fireplace, a round wooden table with a teapot, cups, and a dessert plate.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28990000/28987600/28987520/e6cfd9ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Buncrana
- Review: The property was very nice. The room was well appointed and the bathroom was pristine! We hit at a heat waves which was unusual so the only drawback was no air conditioning however everything else was great and breakfast was lovely in the morning, by Craig, June 29, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Inishowen Gateway Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Nice location . Comfortable rooms., by William, September 11, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [The Waters Edge](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Great stay and great views! Smooth check in process., by Hammna, July 13, 2026, rated 8/10 Good

### [An Grianan Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Clean comfortable room. Fresh continental items and hot cooked to order., by ELIZABETH A, April 24, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Downings Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: The staff at Downey's Bay were wonderful, very accommodating, friendly, cheerful and couldn't do enough for us. My thanks to all of them. We had a marvelous stay, by Paul, September 28, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Mulroy Woods Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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 were enjoy some of the country. This hotel was close to the area we needed to be in. So glad we booked here. Very friendly staff and the food was excellent. Even when we goofed on the time the staff accommodated us without hesitation. Well done., by RobertJ, May 29, 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Shandon Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Portnablagh-Hotels-Shandon-Hotel-Spa.h22609921.Hotel-Information)

![A person in a hot tub overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a body of water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22610000/22609921/0ac213e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portnablagh
- Review: We loved the spa facilities and the view absolutely gorgeous!, by Monica, September 29, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Arnolds Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Great hotel, staff were very friendly & helpful. Will definitely be back!!, by Anonymous traveller, March 7, 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Nice modern hotel. Spacious. Easy parking., by Glenn, October 3, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Clean, quiet and comfortable. Dinner at the restaurant was great. Pool/hot tub looked nice enough but was a little underwhelming. Hot tub was a bit small and crowded and the requirement for a swim cap to use the pool was unexpected. Swim caps were available for purchase but if they're required I rhink that they should be complimentary. Overall I would say that it was excellent!, by nathan, June 10, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Dillons Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Letterkenny-Hotels-Dillons-Hotel.h34834452.Hotel-Information)

![A bar area with a dark wooden bar counter, multiple stools, a jukebox, and a television screen.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34840000/34834500/34834452/3cb422e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Letterkenny
- Review: Had a wonderful stay at Dillion’s in Letterkenney. Would highly recommend…, by Donald, October 30, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Station House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/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: Everything was very good at this hotel. No complaints at all., by Nancy, May 21, 2026, 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 travelers like for its bars and restaurants. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

### Where is the best place to stay near Carrickbrackey Castle?

[Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballyliffin-Hotels-The-Ballyliffin-Lodge-And-Spa.h5285401.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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.ca/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Ballyliffin-TownHouse-Boutique-Hotel.h8755753.Hotel-Information) and [Madra Rua Organic Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballyliffin-Hotels-Madra-Rua-Organic-Accommodation.h39147956.Hotel-Information).

### How many hotels will I be able to find near Carrickbrackey Castle?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Carrickbrackey Castle.

### Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Carrickbrackey Castle?

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