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 600 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 600 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:8 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:8 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Facial
Body scrub
Massage
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Pool tables
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
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 |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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