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EMPTYJET rank #20

Ballyfin Demesne

FirstSuites Score

10.12 / 10

EMPTYJET 6★

10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.

Ballyfin, Ballyfin, County Laois, R32 X5X8, Ireland

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

88.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

EMPTYJET 6-starEMPTYJET 6-star

Analysed from 877 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Google.

Most noted: billing.

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • privacy

About Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin Demesne in Ballyfin, Ireland, is an EMPTYJET 6-star 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 an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 89/100.

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 6-star 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

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Keys
21 rooms
Type
Wellness, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

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

  • MICHELIN GuideThree Keys
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember2025
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

53.0603, -7.4166
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