Harvey's Point

My Mum and I stayed in Harvey's for the Christmas Package. Having stayed in plenty of top class hotels in Ireland and abroad, we can only congratulate all the staff in Harvey's for delivering a truly rare and perfect experience for us. From the moment of arrival, the welcome feels truly genuine and was reinforced by all the staff we met. The rooms are enormously spacious, wonderfully quiet, superbly comfortably and spotlessly maintained. The location and design of the hotel maximises the gorgeous views over the lake. The breakfast is a wonderful mix of individual pick and mix and complemented by a lovely cooked-to-order selection. The waiting staff were friendly, calm and wonderfully efficient at meeting our every need. The dinner was superb and as a vegan, I was absolutely stunned to see a full vegan menu on offer together with vegan wines. This alone was worth the trip for me as it really is such a disappointment to see so many other hotels and restaurants totally ignoring plant based cooking. The entertainments on offer over the few days were very engaging and the St Stephen's Day concert was absolutely top class. The lovely framed photo Christmas present and professional photograph were also lovely touches.|We really had an absolutely wonderful Christmas, my 88 yr old mother's first one away from home and we certainly hope to be back for 2026.

I stay here regularly as a hotelier myself it’s hard to find a place you can go, relax and be inspired by excellent standards, hospitality and exemplary rooms.||||This week we were upgraded to a deluxe suite and my partners birthday was beautifully acknowledged.||||The smell of the turf as you walk towards the hotel, the views, and the food. 100/10 every time. ||||It’s expertly ran by Niall, who will be sure to check you have enjoyed all. ||||Sheila and Ann Marie are always on hand to make your stay extra special.||||Mark in the bar also a true asset to Harvey’s. ||||I managed to get breakfast in bed and a late check out so I could do my online meetings whilst overlooking the lake. Pure bliss. ||||Thank you as always ❤️

What a glorious stay at Harvey’s Point. Second time here, but first for Christmas. ||Everything was great, from the moment we arrived. I have never been in a hotel before when you first leave your room after check in and the General Manager is waiting in lobby to welcome you and ask if everything is great with your room and if there is anything that can be done to make anything better. He is obviously confident and proud in what he is offering. And so he should be. ||Culture comes from the top and his approach using that question was the theme for the rest of our stay. There is obviously a great supportive staffing culture in the hotel as everyone comes across very happy and eager to make your stay great. It is all the little things as you go along. ||Of course it is easy to make negative feedback if you are unable to use a coffee machine without prior knowledge or if a dinner did not live up to a perceived expectation, but at no time did we feel we that new discoveries at Harvey’s point was a bad thing. We loved having a great coffee machine, that I learnt to use and have exceptional coffee from. Best coffee form any hotel room I’ve stayed in. ||Thanks to all the staff and management who gave up their Christmas to make sure my wife and I had an excellent one. I think if the offering is the same next year, we will become regulars also.

I would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Harvey’s Point Hotel, from the restaurant manager to the serving staff and chefs, for providing one of the best Christmas dinner experiences we have ever had. The customer service was exemplary, with a warm welcome, outstanding accessibility, and genuine autism inclusion throughout our visit. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking an exceptional customer experience, wonderful staff, and fabulous food, all delivered with true empathy and inclusivity.

We booked in for the whole Christmas experience, and we were not disappointed. From the moment we checked in, until we checked out. Firstly we booked the premium suite, and it was amazing, huge, and spotless. The house keeping staff were excellent, and we were delivered fresh milk and cookies every day. The food in the restaurant was exceptional, we both had the scallops to start on the first night, and they were so good we had them again on St Stephen’s Day. The walks and scenery are like nothing I have experienced before, it was breathtaking. We went on the guided walk on Christmas Eve with Noel and it was brilliant, he is so knowledgeable of everything around the Donegal area, and the craic was brilliant. The staff in the hotel were all so attentive and friendly. Eamon Gillespie was incredible, everything ran so smoothly and he took time to speak to everyone personally. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making our first Christmas away from home so special, from Linda at breakfast, Marie on Christmas night, Noel Cunningham, Eamon Gillespie and even Ella the guide dog for giving us hugs and kisses. Thank you all so much, and see you all again next Christmas x

Simply Outstanding! Our stay at Harvey’s Point was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The location by Lough Eske is stunning — peaceful, scenic, and truly relaxing. The rooms are huge, luxurious, and beautifully designed, with every comfort you could imagine. The staff were exceptional — warm, genuine, and always going the extra mile to make us feel at home. Dinner in the restaurant was superb, with excellent food and top-class service. Breakfast was also a highlight — delicious, fresh, and served with a smile. Harvey’s Point has that rare mix of elegance and genuine Irish hospitality. It’s one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!

My daughter Karen and Son in law Des gave us the fantastic gift of our Christmas in Harvey's Point.room 306.They travelling from Florida. |This hotel was on our wish list for so long and I always wanted to meet Noel Cunningham in Person, who i followed for years on Television.|We had a delightful 4 days with lots of activities arranged by the staff.|Each of the staff were very attentive and nothing was to much trouble. Each greeted the guest each time and got to know us by name. I must give a very big Thank you to Eamonn for the delightful musical entertainment. The Carols our first night by candle light was beautiful but the Concert has to get the star prize it was Magical a magnificent performance with Eamonn lending his fabulous voice to the music too.|All of our food was excellent except for my Christmas dinner I chose to have the turkey and ham. Though the ham was succulent it was a very small slice and my slice of turkey was very dry. I didn't say anything as we were eating with family and didn't want drawing attention to the table I just ate the rest minus the turkey. However on another issue I made a suggestion to Niall who very kindly took it on board and said he'd rectify it. Being a wheelchair user and not being able to stand for long I found it difficult to reach the shampoo in the shower. It needs to be dropped down so as to be able to get to it whilst sitting on shower seat. The one at washbasin was fine.|Its the one thing I have had to bring to attention in several hotels.|Its a matter of staff or maintenance sitting on the seats and keeping in mind some people are more petite in size.|As I said Niall very gladly took my request on board. I'll be delighted next visit to see I can use the shampoo etc in shower.|Again a big thank you to all the staff. I'm sure they are pretty exhausted and look forward to a little rest once they see the new year in with their guest. We are looking forward to another visit during the year. Very happy New year to all the staff and your families. Margaret and John 404

We had our wedding in Harvey’s Point in October and everything about it exceeded our expectations. About half our guests traveling from the US and the others travelled from about an hour away in Ireland but all of them were blown away by the hotel rooms, food and wedding itself! The rooms and facilities are outstanding but I cannot recommend the staff more. Planning a large wedding from New York was made much easier by Samantha & Molly who were there to answer all emails and zooms timely and effectively. The day of I had no worries as they sorted absolutely everything out for us! Many of our guests have said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Harvey’s point exceeding our expectations in every category and we highly recommend!

The drive here from Portsalon in the dark on a snowy December morning was nothing short of spectacular. Dramatic Donegal scenery made even more stark and beautiful by the shiny white snow. I looked forward to the drive back. The hotel itself is in a fantastic location and the dining room overlooks a fjord type lake. Black water reflecting hotel lights and surrounding mountains. The breakfast was tops. Huge buffet with egg and omlete station. And additional a la carte selections. I had kippers with scrambled eggs followed by the full Irish. Delicious food, great coffee and wonderful service. Worth the 70 minute drive to get here.

I can see why this was rated the hotel of the year! The rooms are beautiful, food is amazing, and the staff are wonderful!

I can't do a proper review for this as we only stopped in for a cuppa tea and to check it out and have a stroll along lough Eske. The hotel is 80's Sheik at its best, but that's not to say it isn't glamorous. The décor is all dark woods and plush carpet and there are quirky little features all over. There a place (I think it was called) Isabelle's corner where all the walls are decorated by artwork by this lady Isabelle. They have an amazing looking wine cave, just off the bar, and the bar itself is awesome. Its Hexagon in shape with one whole wall taken up by an open fire/range. So we had a couple of cups of earl grey teas and sat on the veranda overlooking the lake. I have to say I will be thoroughly looking forward to staying here at some point in the near future.

If you have a specific dietary requirement, i'd say stay in your car and keep on driving because you won't find much sustenance here. I came here as a vegetarian, the soup used chicken stock (the waitress had to go into the kitchen to find this out), and I was offered a stir fry which turned out to be an unpalatable undercooked mess of sticky rice, grated carrots and sliced onions drenched in a sickly sweet sauce. I managed three forkfuls. The management were "kind" enough to charge me for a children's portion even though it was clearly indigestible. Hotels need to modernise and consider a larger customer base than they've been used to in the past.

This was an amazing dinner. Was prix fix for 59 euro for four courses. First served an amuse busche and then I had seared scallops in a white chocolate dUce with. Coconut foam. Sounds odd but wAs delicous. Followed by a lemon lime sorbet with baked pineapple and diced cucumber. Main course was beef filet with mushrooms and sides of polenta, brocolli and mashed potatoes. I chose the cheese course for dinner and it was delicous. Waiter told us that the chef had just returned from a competition for best restaurant hotel in Dublin and they had come in 2nd! Our room was also the deluxe size and was huge! Bedding is a bit tired but the view of the lake is wonderful

It's a must go to! Loved it here! Went for a three course meal and it's always good to book a table a few days before hand. I sat at a wonder seat,which includes looking over the lake , it's amazing!! Food is delish

Nestled right on the shore of the gorgeous Lough Eske, Harvey's Point Hotel is a visit to a slower, more relaxed and welcoming world. The Pluses: We stay four nights in a Deluxe room, which is easily the largest suite I have every stayed in. The King bed was very comfortable . The wardrobe area was spacious and provided more than enough room for our clothing. And bathroom was very well appointed, with both a shower and a very large whirlpool bath for two. Do not be taken aback by the local water. Though slightly brown in color, it was fine for drinking and was amazingly soft for skin and hair. There is a well-stocked mini bar along with complimentary tea/coffee, fruit and cookies. We especially appreciated the french press coffee carafe! There is also complimentary bottled water for those who prefer not to drink from the tap. The property is amazingly beautiful and has the warmth and class of a county manor. We spent one rainy afternoon in the communal Reading Room looking out over the lough, sitting in comfortable leather furniture with our books, tea and whiskey. A second day was spent hiking around Louch Eske enjoying the gorgeous views of the lough, hills, and sheep fields of Donegal. The beautiful bar with deep leather chairs and a peat-burning fireplace was a wonderful spot to chat about our day in the evenings. The staff at Harvey's was unfailingly cordial, friendly and welcoming. They assisted us in hiring a local driver for a day of touring, laundered some clothing which was returned quickly and in excellent condition, and were always happy to see to our comfort. Areas to Improve: In the otherwise amazing bathroom, the lack of an electrical outlet near a mirror was a bit of an annoyance. The vanity has shaver outlets, but there was no place to plug in a curling iron for my hair. The dining at Harvey's was an interesting mix of wonderful flavors from well prepared food presented in an overly fussy and dated manner. The over use of foams, sauce-dotted plates and unidentifiable garnishes was a distraction from the very satisfying flavors. We found the more casually presented breakfasts and lunch menus to be more visually pleasing then the dinner menu. We reserved a table at for the Cabaret Night, a weekly dinner/cabaret show that draws locals and tour groups as well as guests at the hotel. The buffet dinner was excellent and the staff service during it was outstanding. Unfortunately our enjoyment of the evening was derailed by two issues. We were informed during the show that the big draw of the evening (and the primary reason we came to the Cabaret) SephirA was not performing that night. Finding out that way right in the middle of the evening was very disappointing and left us feeling as if we had been mislead. We undoubtedly would have still attended if we had been informed of the replacement act before time, so the unpleasant surprise seemed unnecessary. Also, parts of the audience were less then well-mannered. There were two tables around ours where the guests were talking loudly through out the performance without any awareness of their rudeness. We left early as they continued to get louder. Having said that, we would return to Harvey's in a heart beat. The experience of the hotel itself ... the smell of peat burning in fireplaces, the peaceful serenity of the property, the comfort and luxury of the rooms ... are not to be missed.

Cannot say enough praise for this place! Amazing, tranquil views from the lakeside suite balcony! Michelle at reception was exceptional in her service! I've never experienced such genuine and thoughtful caring for our comfort and enjoyment. We're Hilton vacation club owners and have always enjoyed our experience there, but Hilton ought to study Harvey's Point! Exceptional!!! The food? Omg!!!!!!! To die for! Absolutely gorgeous!

Been here twice. Love this place. Sean the bellman is a huge asset and made our stay even better. Got the 800 sq ft executive suite at a bargain price of only 350 euro a night. The penthouse suite is a deal, at 1700 + sq feet is incredible. If you go up towards Donegal then you need to stay here!

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful this Hotel is. I will make it a point to stay at this hotel EVERY time I go to Ireland! As a matter of fact, we are going to plan a trip entirely around staying here for the whole two weeks of our vacation next time. Harvey's point is Pure Luxury at an affordable price. Our executive room was larger than any hotel room we've ever had in the States. Beautifully appointed, comfortable and elegant - if I hadn't wanted to explore all the wonders of Donegal, I would never have left our room. The complimentary breakfast is bountiful and delicious! The tranquil setting is salve for the soul with beautiful views of Loche Eske and there are walks and hikes to take right from this amazing property. Donegal town with its access to great trad music is a must and only a very short drive or cab ride away. The owner Deidre is amazing, absolutely amazing. Bringing everything about Harvey's Point to a higher level with grace and charm, a great work ethic and a relationship with her employees that create a professional and convivial atmosphere. Harvey's Point epitomizes everything we love about Ireland!

Terrific hotel and restaurant. Held my daughter's wedding reception here, and though remote, it is in a beautiful location. HUGE and comfortable rooms. Excellent staff. Fantastic food and wedding planning. They handled dietary restrictions (vegan, coeliac) beautifully. Highly recommend!!!

Beautiful Hotel just outside Donegal. Pet friendly. Stayed in a deluxe room which was MASSIVE! Jacuzzi in bathroom. Staff friendly. Relaxing atmosphere. On a down side the bar food although tasty was very sparce on the size of the portions. Asked for traditional fish and chips. Fish was barely bigger than a fish finger. One other negative would be that I believe it is overpriced.