Name: The Villa Rose Hotel & V-Spa
Address: Main Street, Ballybofey, Ireland, Ballybofey, County Donegal, IE
Price range: $98–$225 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

Across recent reviews, guests describe The Villa Rose Hotel & V-Spa as friendly and comfortable, praising clean, spacious rooms while noting recurring drawbacks like warm, stuffy conditions without air conditioning and occasional noise from corridors, plumbing, or outside.

Many highlight helpful, professional service, though a few mention unhelpful interactions at reception or in the spa. Facilities feedback is mixed: the spa and treatments impress some, but limited hours or fees and parking constraints or tricky access frustrate others. Food in the bar and restaurant is widely praised, while breakfast quality is mixed. Overall, expect a welcoming stay with a few practical trade-offs.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Spa and treatments receive praise, but some guests were frustrated by limited hours and a fee to use it. Parking is available behind the hotel, though spaces are limited and access can be confusing.

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10

Kathleen

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, really comfy bed and gorgeous room. Excellent food in the bar.

4

Niall

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was extremely warm with no aircon. Plumbing system kept us up all night as whenever any room near us flushed a toilet, it caused a 60 second fighter jet sound in our room. Doors at the end of corridor and in room next to us lacked a soft close - instead they slammed shut and at all hours of the night which led to 2 sleepless nights. Asked for a mud treatment at 4pm and was practically laughed by 3 staff members at the reception saying the spa closed at 5pm and there was ‘no chance’ even though it was vacant for our entire spa visit. I did receive a great Swedish massage from Naiomi. Over all, very poor. Unfortuantly will not return.

8

Maureen

Jul 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant one-night stay. The hotel is central to the town and there are lovely woodland walks beside the river Finn. Room was adequate. There was no air conditioning and limited ventilation. Bar was very busy. Staff were under pressure but very pleasant. Parking was limited though we did eventually find a space.

8

Michael

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is an issue. Google maps needs to be updated to alternate route to ebter back of hotel parking!

10

Tom

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with multiple restaurants and bars. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating!

8

Dominique

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and renovated. The restaurant had very good food and a variety on the menu. The location was a little different but there was parking at the rear.

10

Mary

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spa was excellent and Kate gave me the best facial. Food was top quality and staff were so helpful and friendly.

10

erin

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were lucky to get parking right out front

10

Brion

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very professional staff and good amenities

6

Gilles

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fish and chips was nice and good service. Room was but dated and I had to pay 15 to use spa and closed at 6 which was a little misleading as that’s why I chose to stay outside Letterkenny in first place. This needs to be clearer on websites

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently clean and often described as spotless or immaculate; one housekeeping lapse with a toilet was promptly resolved. A few comments note parts of the property feeling a bit tired.

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6

Andie

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall an okay stay but the room was stuffy and hot. Could be improved by a fan. The property/building wasn't in the best shape. Staff were overall very friendly.

10

Jackie

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely few days with my daughter at the Villa Rose. The staff were so friendly and efficient. The room was spotless and the food fantastic. Excellent value for money.

8

helena

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No had a issue with the toilet not been clean but was sorted ASAP So was pleased with that Overall was happy with room

8

Mary

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate room,pleasant staff,good food

10

Ronnie

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel but needs a litre refresh of the bedrooms mustard is too dull.

8

Dominique

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and renovated. The restaurant had very good food and a variety on the menu. The location was a little different but there was parking at the rear.

10

Kurt A

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was simply beautiful. It was clean, roomy and tucked away in a charming Irish town.

8

Caolan

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay, polite staff. I didn't eat dinner in the restaurant, but did have breakfast, which was ok. A good nights sleep and clean room, so I will happily stay again.

10

Stefan

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, good food, clean room

8

Laura

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. Clean and comfortable. A little disappointed we couldn’t get twin beds instead of a double but it was a lovely room.

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Rooms

Many find rooms spacious, comfortable, and well presented. Recurring issues include heat and stuffiness due to no air conditioning, limited ventilation, and noise from corridors, plumbing, or outside; some rooms feel dated and not well soundproofed.

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10

Kathleen

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, really comfy bed and gorgeous room. Excellent food in the bar.

4

Niall

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was extremely warm with no aircon. Plumbing system kept us up all night as whenever any room near us flushed a toilet, it caused a 60 second fighter jet sound in our room. Doors at the end of corridor and in room next to us lacked a soft close - instead they slammed shut and at all hours of the night which led to 2 sleepless nights. Asked for a mud treatment at 4pm and was practically laughed by 3 staff members at the reception saying the spa closed at 5pm and there was ‘no chance’ even though it was vacant for our entire spa visit. I did receive a great Swedish massage from Naiomi. Over all, very poor. Unfortuantly will not return.

6

Andie

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall an okay stay but the room was stuffy and hot. Could be improved by a fan. The property/building wasn't in the best shape. Staff were overall very friendly.

8

Maureen

Jul 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant one-night stay. The hotel is central to the town and there are lovely woodland walks beside the river Finn. Room was adequate. There was no air conditioning and limited ventilation. Bar was very busy. Staff were under pressure but very pleasant. Parking was limited though we did eventually find a space.

6

Nicola

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were nice. Dinner was good. Our room was not worth what I paid. It was very dated and not at all sound proof. Not sure what was situated underneath but it sounded like a huge speaker was blasting music. The breakfast was not worth 15 euro each. The pastries tasted days old and the hot food was just ok.

10

Yvonne

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff, spacious room, could have done with a rug on the floor, noisy with peoe walking. Good food.

8

Dominique

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and renovated. The restaurant had very good food and a variety on the menu. The location was a little different but there was parking at the rear.

6

SEAN

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was pigeons outside the window that kept us awake all night very disappointed

10

Anne

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Villa Rose Hotel was a lovely place to stay. From the beautifully, appointed room, the delicious food, to the excellent and efficient service. I definitely will plan to stay here on future visits.

8

Geraldine

Dec 21, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A very lovely and spacious room with all toiletries supplied. Wonder decor.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with examples of staff going the extra mile. A few guests reported slow or unhelpful interactions at reception, in the spa, or in the bar.

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4

Niall

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was extremely warm with no aircon. Plumbing system kept us up all night as whenever any room near us flushed a toilet, it caused a 60 second fighter jet sound in our room. Doors at the end of corridor and in room next to us lacked a soft close - instead they slammed shut and at all hours of the night which led to 2 sleepless nights. Asked for a mud treatment at 4pm and was practically laughed by 3 staff members at the reception saying the spa closed at 5pm and there was ‘no chance’ even though it was vacant for our entire spa visit. I did receive a great Swedish massage from Naiomi. Over all, very poor. Unfortuantly will not return.

6

GRAINNE

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All ok but wanted to check out later as elderly mum couldn't sleep, the receptionist was reluctant to accommodate us, that is fine but be nice please, just a little empathy would have been great. Moved to Jacksons,staff were absolutely amazing. Bojo at reception was exceptional.

10

Jackie

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely few days with my daughter at the Villa Rose. The staff were so friendly and efficient. The room was spotless and the food fantastic. Excellent value for money.

4

Robert

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I only had one pint of guinness, in the bar at the front street, and it was like inky vinegar ! Also, no waiter was there for about twenty minutes. Very poor service.

10

Tim

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

amazing service, and took care of my laundry needs on short service.

10

Tom

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with multiple restaurants and bars. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating!

10

Paul

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay. Lovely room. A little noisy from children across the hall. We had one meal in hotel which was very good. Staff were very helpful especially on the Saturday night when we had booked a local Indian only to be overbooked. We got back to the hotel and restaurant had closed, but a lovely young lad got us sandwiches and chips off his own bat.

8

Caolan

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay, polite staff. I didn't eat dinner in the restaurant, but did have breakfast, which was ok. A good nights sleep and clean room, so I will happily stay again.

10

Nora

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing

10

Anne

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Villa Rose Hotel was a lovely place to stay. From the beautifully, appointed room, the delicious food, to the excellent and efficient service. I definitely will plan to stay here on future visits.

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Location

Central in Ballybofey and close to river and woodland walks; a few described it as tucked away.

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8

Maureen

Jul 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

A pleasant one-night stay. The hotel is central to the town and there are lovely woodland walks beside the river Finn. Room was adequate. There was no air conditioning and limited ventilation. Bar was very busy. Staff were under pressure but very pleasant. Parking was limited though we did eventually find a space.

8

Michael

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is an issue. Google maps needs to be updated to alternate route to ebter back of hotel parking!

8

Dominique

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and renovated. The restaurant had very good food and a variety on the menu. The location was a little different but there was parking at the rear.

10

Kurt A

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was simply beautiful. It was clean, roomy and tucked away in a charming Irish town.

10

erin

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were lucky to get parking right out front

6

Gilles

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fish and chips was nice and good service. Room was but dated and I had to pay 15 to use spa and closed at 6 which was a little misleading as that’s why I chose to stay outside Letterkenny in first place. This needs to be clearer on websites

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Dining

Bar and restaurant food receive strong praise for quality, with several positive meals noted. Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from just okay to disappointing.

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10

Kathleen

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, really comfy bed and gorgeous room. Excellent food in the bar.

10

Jackie

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely few days with my daughter at the Villa Rose. The staff were so friendly and efficient. The room was spotless and the food fantastic. Excellent value for money.

6

Nicola

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were nice. Dinner was good. Our room was not worth what I paid. It was very dated and not at all sound proof. Not sure what was situated underneath but it sounded like a huge speaker was blasting music. The breakfast was not worth 15 euro each. The pastries tasted days old and the hot food was just ok.

8

Mary

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate room,pleasant staff,good food

10

Yvonne

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff, spacious room, could have done with a rug on the floor, noisy with peoe walking. Good food.

8

Dominique

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and renovated. The restaurant had very good food and a variety on the menu. The location was a little different but there was parking at the rear.

10

Paul

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay. Lovely room. A little noisy from children across the hall. We had one meal in hotel which was very good. Staff were very helpful especially on the Saturday night when we had booked a local Indian only to be overbooked. We got back to the hotel and restaurant had closed, but a lovely young lad got us sandwiches and chips off his own bat.

8

Caolan

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay, polite staff. I didn't eat dinner in the restaurant, but did have breakfast, which was ok. A good nights sleep and clean room, so I will happily stay again.

10

Anne

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Villa Rose Hotel was a lovely place to stay. From the beautifully, appointed room, the delicious food, to the excellent and efficient service. I definitely will plan to stay here on future visits.

10

Marie

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was perfect and very comfortable, restaurant served lovely food all in all a perfect stay

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Month	Average price
January	$125
February	$129
March	$123
April	$129
May	$133
June	$130
July	$142
August	$174
September	$154
October	$125
November	$113
December	$127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $148	10 $135	11 $180	12
13	14	15	16 $134	17 $129	18 $196	19
20 $124	21 $129	22 $129	23 $129	24 $129	25	26
27 $119	28 $150	29 $150	30 $150

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $98	2 $134	3
4 $103	5 $104	6 $104	7 $105	8 $104	9 $169	10 $225
11 $104	12 $101	13 $103	14 $104	15 $127	16	17 $177
18 $98	19 $99	20 $103	21 $98	22 $104	23 $129	24
25 $158	26 $100	27 $100	28 $101	29 $99	30 $125	31 $150

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