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Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin, Ballyfin, County Laois, R32 X5X8, Ireland

  • 4.8/5Google rating315 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 99.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • privacy

About Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin Demesne in Ballyfin, Ireland, is an EMPTYJET Preferred property with 21 rooms. The hotel features The Restaurant, which holds a Michelin star, and The Cellar Bar for relaxed drinks. Guests have access to The Ballyfin Spa, offering an indoor heated pool, vitality pool, sauna, gym, and treatment rooms. The property is officially rated five stars and has received a La Liste Top 1000 Hotel award for 2026, with a La Liste score of 99/100 and a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 315 reviews.

This combination of fine dining, wellness facilities, and attentive service makes Ballyfin Demesne a notable destination for those seeking a refined experience in Ireland.

Why it stands out

Ballyfin Demesne is listed as EMPTYJET Preferred for its Michelin-starred restaurant, award-winning status in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels, and comprehensive spa. Its five-star rating and 21-room exclusivity make it a standout choice in Ballyfin, Ireland.

Key facts

Keys
21 rooms
Type
Wellness, Romantic

Amenities

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Activities

  • Swimming pool — Our 14m heated indoor pool is flooded with natural light and surrounded by greenery

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Bar — The Cellar Bar

Wellness

  • Spa — The Ballyfin Spa is a peaceful haven dedicated to complete restoration and reinvigoration
  • Sauna — evidence: Vitality Pool & Sauna
  • Thermal pools — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Thermal suite
  • Fitness centre — evidence: gym and treatment rooms

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Restaurant — Michelin-starred
Bar
The Cellar Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
The Ballyfin Spa — indoor pool, vitality pool, sauna, gym and treatment rooms

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

53.0603, -7.4166
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