Galgorm Hotel - Ballymena
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5-star countryside resort with Ireland's first Thermal Spa Village in Ballymena
Spa & Wellness
Galgorm is home to the first Thermal Spa Village in Ireland, featuring riverside hot tubs, indoor and outdoor heated pools, steam rooms, and saunas. The spa earned the Resort Spa of the Year award at the World Luxury Spa Awards and offers treatments like body scrubs, facials, and massage in dedicated treatment rooms. Guests also have access to a hammam, solarium, light therapy, and a full fitness center with yoga classes and fitness/spa locker rooms.
Accommodations
The Galgorm Hotel offers 125 guest rooms, including suites and cottage accommodations set within 550 acres of parkland. Additional lodging options include log cabins, shepherd huts, and forest dens for family or group stays. Some rooms provide scenic views across the grounds, and all have private bathrooms with luxury modern fixtures.
Dining
Galgorm Resort has 4 on-site restaurants, including Gillies Grill, Fratellis Italian, and the Castle Bar & Grill, each with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. The hotel also features a bar, room service, breakfast in the room, and special diet menus upon request. Guests can order wine or champagne, and the property offers BBQ facilities and a picnic area for outdoor meals.
Activities & Events
Galgorm Resort hosts major sporting events such as the ISPS Handa World Invitational golf tournament and provides a golf course, tennis court, and mini golf for guests. Evening entertainment includes live music and live sport events, along with movie nights and billiards. The hotel also offers fishing, a tennis equipment rental, and meeting/banquet facilities with conference and banqueting services.
Location & Grounds
Set on 550 acres of parkland with the River Maine flowing through, Galgorm is 3 miles from Ballymena in County Antrim. Nearby attractions include the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail, Galgorm Castle Grounds, and Titanic Belfast. Free on-site parking is available, and Galgorm Castle Golf Club is a 3-minute drive away, with Belfast International Airport 17 miles from the resort.
- Location: 550-acre parkland on River Maine, 3 mi from Ballymena
- Rooms: 125 rooms, suites, cottages, log cabins, shepherd huts, forest dens
- Dining: 4 on-site restaurants with local seasonal menus
- Wellness: Thermal Spa Village (first in Ireland) with 6 treatment rooms
- Activities: Golf course, tennis, fishing, live music, movie nights
- Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly lodging options available
- Family: Child-friendly policies and amenities including kids' meals
Rooms and availability
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Max:10 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Essential information about Galgorm Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 274 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.9 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 18.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Belfast International, BFS |
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