Harvey'S Point Hotel - Donegal Town

4-star lakeside hotel on Lough Eske with award-winning dining

Awards & Recognitions

Harvey'S Point Hotel Donegal has been named Best Guest Experience in Ireland and received the Gold Medal Award for Best 4-Star Hotel. The on-site restaurant holds AA 2 Rosettes, reflecting the quality of its locally sourced cuisine. These accolades place the hotel among Ireland's most celebrated hospitality destinations.

Dining

The hotel's AA 2 Rosettes restaurant serves a menu built around locally sourced ingredients, including seafood from Donegal's coast and meats from the surrounding hills. Guests can book the Wednesday cabaret evening, where a five-course dinner is paired with live performances by musicians like Vladimir Jablokov and host Eamonn Gillespie. Breakfast includes an omelette station with made-to-order eggs and a honeycomb frame that recalls traditional Irish farmhouse breakfasts.

Rooms

Lakeside suites at Harvey's Point offer private balconies overlooking Lough Eske and the Bluestack Mountains. Each suite has an Italian marble bathroom with a walk-in shower and a jacuzzi bath, plus a coffee machine and fresh homemade cookies delivered daily. Rooms are cleaned twice a day, and the hotel provides bathrobes, slippers, and daily newspapers.

Activities & Entertainment

Harvey'S Point Donegal offers complimentary cooking demonstrations where guests watch the head chef prepare dishes like prawn starter and chicken roulade. Guided meditation walks along the lakeshore and a meditation labyrinth in the gardens are available for relaxation. Live piano music in the bar and Wednesday cabaret evenings with Vladimir Jablokov provide evening entertainment.

Location & Surroundings

Harvey'S Point Hotel sits directly on Lough Eske, 6 km from Donegal town, with panoramic views of the Bluestack Mountains. The Sliabh Liag Cliffs, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, are a 45-minute drive away. Guests can fish for wild trout on the lake or walk the hotel's private 32 hectare grounds.

• Location: Lakeside setting on Lough Eske, 6 km from Donegal town
• Recognition: Awarded Best Guest Experience in Ireland and Best 4-Star Hotel - Gold Medal Awards
• Dining: Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes, locally sourced ingredients, and in-house cabaret shows
• Rooms: Lakeside suites with private balconies, Italian marble bathrooms, and fresh homemade cookies
• Activities: Complimentary cooking demonstrations, guided meditation walks, and live piano evenings