Galgorm Hotel - Ballymena
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5-star countryside retreat with Ireland's only Thermal Spa Village
Spa & Wellness
The Galgorm houses Ireland's first Thermal Spa Village, a 1900 m² complex with riverside hot tubs, indoor and outdoor heated pools, steam rooms, and saunas. A full spa menu includes 20+ treatment rooms offering massages, facials, body scrubs, and a hammam. Additional wellness facilities cover a solarium, light therapy, and yoga classes, with spa packages available for day or overnight guests.
Accommodations
Galgorm Resort offers 125 rooms ranging from deluxe king suites to self-catering cottages and shepherd's huts. Each cottage has a kitchen, wood-burning stove, and private garden, while the forest den suites include their own hot tub and sauna. The property also features dog-friendly lodging and family-style lodges with multiple bedrooms.
Dining & Entertainment
The hotel operates 4 restaurants: Gillies Grill for steak and seafood, Fratelli's for Italian, the Conservatory for afternoon tea, and the Castle Kitchen & Bar at the golf course. Daily entertainment includes live music, movie nights, and a weekly pub quiz. Evening events such as themed dinners and live sport screenings are held in McKendry's Bar.
Activities & Grounds
Set on 200 hectares of parkland along the River Maine, the resort has an 18-hole golf course, fishing rights, a tennis court, and mini golf. Guests can also book golf lessons at the TopTracer driving range or explore the Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail. The property hosts the ISPS Handa World Invitational golf tournament and offers free on-site parking.
Family & Pet Friendly
Galgorm Hotel Ballymena welcomes children with a family-friendly vibe, kids' meal options, and supervised movie nights. Dog owners can book specific cottages and shepherd's huts that allow pets, with water bowls and dog beds provided. The resort also offers baby cots and high chairs on request.
- Thermal Spa Village: First-of-its-kind in Ireland with riverside hot tubs, saunas, and indoor/outdoor heated pools.
- Rooms: 125 guest rooms, suites, cottages, and shepherd's huts set across 200 hectare parkland.
- Dining: 4 on-site restaurants including an award-winning restaurant and a golf-course steakhouse.
- Activities: 18-hole Galgorm Castle Golf Club, fishing, tennis, mini golf, and live sport events.
- Wellness: Full spa with 20+ treatment rooms, fitness classes, and a hammam.
- Family & Pet: Dog-friendly cottages and family policies with kids' meals and movie nights.
- Location: 5 km from Ballymena, 27 km from Belfast International Airport, near Titanic Belfast.
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
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Facial
Body scrub
Massage
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard 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
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- 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 | 203 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 29.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Belfast International, BFS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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