Elegant and classy, a wonderful property to stay in! The resort is an intricate maze of stairs and…read morehallways with the rooms being decorated with dark wood and walls. I had a lovely view of the sea. The breakfast at the hotel is also delightful! The service is very responsive and professional as well. I would absolutely love to revisit!

Loved this hotel so much, we took advantage of the spa services and it was one of the best…read moredecisions I've made. I love the new redesign of this hotel as it feels more luxe and cozy. This bed was so comfortable and the pool was also amazing! The views are beautiful even if you're not in ocean front as you have a very beautiful view of the Mourne Mountains & just beautiful greenery. We ended up adding a night here because we forgot to book a hotel for one of our nights & I'm so glad we did. I would come back just to come back here. Staff was super friendly & the food and drinks here were exceptional.

Yesterday was a sad, sad day. A milestone in my dining…read moreexperiences. I still have not gotten over the shock of the whole thing.... ????? I WAS UNABLE TO FINISH MY MEAL HERE. Why, I hear you cry, poor food? Nope. Cold dinner? Nope. A bug in my spuds? Nope. You will never guess.... The portions were just too enormous even for a large bellied hippopotamus like me, actually I think the whole thing was a trick of some kind, conjuring gone haywire?? Maybe a fairytale like the magic porridge pot that kept overflowing with porridge...well the spuds just kept on coming, never in my greedy piggy wiggy life did I leave such a size of spuds left on my plate. Sob. Is it all over for me? Have I turned into one of those people who say 'Oh I just eat 2 squares of chocolate at a time'......2 SQUARES?? Feckin lunatics. This was a great dining experience, you had to wait just the right amount of time so you know the food if cooked fresh and it arrived in all its humongous glory well presented, hot and delicious. I had the salmon with champ, carrot and parsnip mash with garlic buttered prawns, very tasty indeed. The boss opted for the Downshire burger (half a cow) and chips with a massive pile of salad on the side. Phew! It was well worth the visit. The other BIG plus in my book is a clean bathroom, and this place had the wonderful aroma of mild bleach as soon as you open the bathroom door, this cannot be beaten in my book in public restrooms, cleanliness is next to Godliness my mum used to say (usually when scrubbing my two dirty paws with carbolic soap) A great spot for a meal, centrally located on the main Street in Banbridge and free parking behind.

I have both stayed in this hotel and socialised here as well. The hotel is well decorated and the…read morebreakfast was lovely - a proper ulster fry!! The room rates were reasonable - i think it was about £80 per room. The bar and night club part of this hotel are very popular with the older 20 -30 year olds in this area. The nightclub is free entry before 11. The bar prices are reasonable and not really too different from anywhere else in the town. There are rarely special offers on alcohol. The food is also lovely, however the last time i had food here was about 2 years ago. Would recommend for a night out.

After much faffing about I finally got round to booking a hotel in Newcaste County Down for my…read morefriends wedding - the only problem was that due to my faffing hotel rooms in the seaside town were few and far between. This led me to The Avoca Hotel. They had one room left and it was 'basic' which is their terminology for a single room with an in room sink and a shared bathroom. Although this sounds a little but grim it was anything but - The Avoca isn't the most aesthetically pleasing hotel in the world, and the exterior could definitely do with a lick of paint, but it does it's job nicely. The reception staff are excellent - friendly and accommodating even when rushed off their feet. The Avoca is a bit of a maze inside so make sure you listen to the receptionist when they are directing you to your room. The rooms are 'basic' but as I was told this when booking I was not shocked - I was actually quite impressed with what was on offer for such a minimal price. Rooms come equipped with a sink, tea and coffee making facilities and mine came with a beautiful sea view that would rival views at the 5 star hotel up the road. The Guest information books says that you must pay for wifi but when I asked at reception they gave me the password without charge. You can opt to have breakfast included in your package, which I would highly recommend. I was served with a full fry up, 4 slices of toast, orange juice and a pot of coffee. Overall I can't say a bad word about the Avoca Hotel - although, as mentioned, the building and facilities could do with a face lift their customer service has stood the test of time and this makes all the difference.

This building is in dire need of renovation. We barely slept that night due to the noise of other…read morepatrons. You can hear every step, every snore, every word. The blinds did not block the street lights. The carpeting turned our socks brown. Also, I'm not entirely convinced the sheets were clean. The "en suite" bath facilities were old, dirty, and in need of caulking. Overall, we highly considered leaving in the middle of the night, but being from the US, we had no idea where we would go. I consider our stay here a waste of £99, and I will urge others to avoid the premises, even though the one employee running the bar, restaurant, and hotel reception was a very nice person.

We stayed at Walsh's hotel for two nights for our stay in the North of Ireland. It was a lovely…read morecharming hotel, wonderful staff nice bar and dining. Nice location as a base for exploring the North of Ireland.

What a pleasant surprise to find this oasis of super friendly staff who were on point for every…read morerequest from our group of high school students. The rambling hotel with never ending spaces and types of rooms were inviting and provided plenty of room. There were local activities and frankly the hotel acts like a community center. Zumba, line dancing, and a pub with a huge TV for viewing games or GoT premieres! Grocery is nearby and laundry round the corner made mid-tour replenishing easy. Thank you for making us feel welcome and well fed!

The down stairs was very nice and I like the fact that they have a bar next to the check in area…read more Another good thing is that they are connected to a very nice sport bar with pretty good drinks. However, its time to buy a new chair for the room. The stains on that chair were pretty nasty. As an adult, I know what kind of stains they were.

Clean, convenient hotel. What you expect from a travelodge type accommodation. The only downside…read moreis the £5 per hour of in-room internet access.

Lovely little stay by the sea. We had a friends' wedding ceremony in Portaferry and very much…read moreenjoyed our weekend at the hotel. The restaurant has a simple, enjoyable menu with daily specials and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We ordered room service a few times, which was always prompt and piping hot. The only let down was the desserts. We didn't have more than a bite from the two we ordered. Sickly sweet and tasted as if they had just been thawed after a long life in an old freezer, but the meals are so hearty you there isn't really room for dessert. We will definitely pop back by if we ever find ourselves in Portaferry again.

Staying in the hotel for the weekend, and what a surprise! It's a real little gem spotlessly…read moreclean, with a very attentive staff, fantastic food in the restaurant (and the pub grub looks great too), and what decor! There is antique furniture everywhere each room is individual ( we have a 4 poster bed!) The only problem is that it is pouring rain outside otherwise a walk along the main street would be nice. Can see the ferry coming and going from our bedroom. This is lovely!

We came here for a wedding and it was incredible. Each room has a unique feel to it and with over…read more100 people at the event it felt very comfortable. We stayed upstairs in room 11 and it was really pleasant. Newly remodeled and clean. Highly recommend checking this place out for an event or just to stay and admire the castle!

When one of my best friends told me he was going to get married in a castle in Ireland, I was…read moreimmediately pumped for the trip. And Bellingham Castle was the chosen venue and boy it exceeded all expectations. I even got to stay here for one night and they had such a pleasant hospitality. We ended up getting the "Kevin" room, which had a balcony view of the garden and patches of greenery that stretched as far as the eye could see. The place was really peaceful and my New York State of mind was completely gone, although temporarily. I really felt like a little kid when I went on to explore the different rooms in the castle. The furnishings and designs are things you would expect to see in films. My favorite rooms were probably the Bottlery (wine room) and The Buttery (the kitchen). Their castle dog, Ri, was super adorable and roamed around as if he owns the place. Some castles can feel intimidating but this place felt very intimate and homey. If only I could live there forever....

The hotel was nice with plenty of space, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Friends and I got…read morethe feeling that this hotel caters to an older crowd. And events at the hotel can be loud when you're looking for some peace and quiet in Dundalk. Breakfast was included with our room but it wasn't very impressive - some fried eggs gone cold on a buffet, limited healthy choices otherwise. Unfortunately, I had some bad luck when it came to my stay. When my plug adapter went missing, the hotel provided one. However, it didn't work. By the time I figured that out, it was too late at night to roll down to reception for another one so I just made do. A wedding at the event space meant that drunk partygoers were roaming the hotel grounds, singing and yelling, until the wee hours of the morning. Although I had booked a non-smoking room, and although I was thrilled that the window and balcony door could be opened to let in fresh air, my neighbor decided to smoke on his balcony (continuously) until 3 am. In a desperate attempt for sleep, I called the front desk. Once, the call rang without answer. And on the second try, they hung up on me. Great service and help, guys. I probably wouldn't stay here again.

Beautiful property, impeccably clean. Bed and breakfast on a larger scale. Spacious rooms full of…read morenatural light recently redone and quite modern. The bathroom alone is larger than most rooms-particularly my last room in the UK. The gym was decently equipped and there is a wonderful heated indoor pool, with a jacuzzi and sauna. It would be nice if there were access to sound on the TV in the gym. I arrived after 11:00 pm and the front desk was there and ready to check me in. It only took a few minutes. I passed by a very lively bar area that goes until midnight I'm told. About to try the food. Breakfast was buffet style but everything replenished regularly and very fresh and delicious. Freshly fried eggs available how you like them. I have to mention that with all the positives, a couple of caveats. There is a golf course and working farms in the area. I was awakened each morning quite early by noises from surrounding properties. Lastly, I had the Di Not Disturb sign in my door but housekeeping went in anyway. I was told that calls to the room were made, a manager was notified and a supervisor accompanied the cleaning person. I was told this was policy. So, lesson learned. Let the hotel know in advance that you will not want room to be serviced.

We only stayed for one night, but we made so many lovely memories! The owners could NOT be any…read morekinder, they were so wonderful. My husband said it was the best Irish breakfast we had in the whole 2 weeks we stayed in Ireland and Northern Ireland. My personal favorite was the rhubarb from their garden! Amazing. Would highly reccomend.

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