- Lough Eske Castle earned a place in the Top 10 Hotels.
- The property scored 93.33 in the Best Resorts category.
- Travel + Leisure readers voted in the 2026 World’s Best Awards.
- The five-star castle hotel features lakeside grounds and mountain views.
- Guests access award-winning dining and spa facilities.
Lough Eske Castle has received recognition among the Top 10 Hotels in the and Ireland in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. The five-star property near Donegal Town achieved a score of 93.33 in the Best Resorts in the and Ireland category. Readers voted for the awards across more than 10,000 properties worldwide.
The castle sits on a secluded lakeside estate at the foot of the Bluestack Mountains. Guests experience historic surroundings, elegant accommodation, an award-winning spa and Donegal hospitality. The property opened as a hotel in 2007 and attracts visitors for luxury escapes along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Donal Cox highlighted the team’s dedication. The recognition places Lough Eske Castle alongside leading resorts in Ireland, Scotland and the . The hotel offers dining in Cedars Restaurant and access to scenic landscapes.
Donal Cox shared “We are absolutely thrilled that Lough Eske Castle has been named among the Top 10 Hotels in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.”
