“One of Northern Ireland's best known hotels set between the mountains of Morne and the sea. State of the art spa and pool complex, stylish contemporary rooms, and extensive conference facilities on the doorstep of the Royal County Down Golf Course. A great spot for avid golfers. ”

Hotel review

This landmark hotel, built in 1898 to serve the railway bringing visitors to the resort 'where the mountains of Morne sweep down to the sea' has been given a £15 million refurb involving redecorated bedrooms as well as a state of the art Espa spa and pool complex, with 60 stylish 'resort rooms' above. All well and good, except that the makeover of the existing ground floor stops at the glamourous lobby, inducing the odd feeling of being in two quite different places, one cool and new, the other fusty and old, with indifferent food.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Spa breaks

    • State-of-the-art leisure and wellness facilities including 20m indoor pool, thermal suite, rock sauna and ESPA-led spa
  • Total relaxation

    • Whether a few rounds on the golf course or treatments in the spa - there is something for everyone here
  • Romantic Break

    • Spoil yourself and a loved one
  • Weddings

    • A popular wedding location
  • Birdwatching

    • Murlough National Nature Reserve
  • Wildlife Area

    • Mourne Sea Safari Boat Trip
  • Riding

    • Tollymore Forest Park
  • Fishing

    • Trout fishing nearby
  • Golf

    • Royal County Down
  • Trekking

    • Mourne Mountains
  • Great walks

    • Donard Park
  • Lively

  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Conference facilities

  • Free wifi

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Beach nearby

  • Cycling

  • Sea Views

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Rooms

    172 rooms in this hotel
  • Room service

    Breakfast in room
  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Private dining room

  • Parking

  • Conference facilities

  • Free wifi

  • Wifi

  • Hot Tub

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Swimming Pool

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Birdwatching

    • Murlough National Nature Reserve
  • Wildlife Area

    • Mourne Sea Safari Boat Trip
  • Riding

    • Tollymore Forest Park
  • Fishing

    • Trout fishing nearby
  • Golf

    • Royal County Down
  • Trekking

    • Mourne Mountains
  • Great walks

    • Donard Park
  • Climbing

  • Cycling

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