Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

I never expected to write a review like this. But then again, I never expected an experience like that! Let me say this upfront, the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa didn't just meet expectations, they created magic ✨ Offering something more than comfort or luxury, they helped create a memory, one that will last forever. And for that, I owe them more than five stars. I’d planned something a little different for someone special. A weekend of ten surprise mini-dates. Playfully called #SuperDate, it was designed to unfold in chapters, each one delivered in a sealed envelope, each one building on the last. It was spontaneous and structured at the same time, like a scavenger hunt for connection. Dates 3 to 8, the centre of the story, took place at Lodore. And those were the ones I couldn’t have pulled off without the team. I’d booked on instinct alone, but from the first email, their warmth told me I’d chosen the right place. I could feel the care before we’d even stepped through the door. Jodie helped me coordinate every moment, the spa times, the dinner reservation, the Rasul Ritual, the breakfast slot, even leaving room for surprises. I never told her the full story at the time, but she rolled with it, piecing it all together so that I didn’t have to stress. It’s rare to feel like someone’s on your team when you’re just a name on a booking system. But that’s what she did. When we arrived, Marcell smiled as if he already knew the full story. Lynn’s face lit up too. Subtle, sincere. There was a beautiful energy at reception, it felt like being welcomed home to a place you’d never been before. And the little moments added up. Cara from the spa smiled knowingly when I got locked out of our room and joked, “Don’t worry, we’ve all been following along.” That hit me. We weren’t just guests. They were quietly cheering us on in the background. And that made everything feel a bit more real. A bit more magical ✨ Dinner at Mizu? Phenomenal. Impeccable service, incredible food, and two actual otters swimming past right next to us. I swear. You couldn’t plan it better. Then there was the violinist, playing the most beautiful soundtrack to the weekend. At one point, she played directly into my phone camera with a warm smile. I was so caught off guard I stopped recording and sheepishly walked away. Later, we crossed paths again and had a lovely chat. She’d seen me walking in earlier with my guitar and said she’d hoped to speak to me. That simple exchange became one of our favourite talking points over dinner. Music really is a language of connection. I want to say this clearly for anyone considering whether this place is “worth it.” It is. It’s not just the spa facilities or scenery (both of which are out of this world!). It’s about people. It’s about intention. It’s about the way they don’t just tolerate eccentric plans like mine, they support them. Facilitate them. Enrich them. And for the hotel staff reading this - you should know what your work meant. Thi

We stayed for the weekend. Overall it was quite nice but not as good as we expected. The hotel is lovely when you walk in and the check in was efficient. Our room was quite pokey and very stuffy. It was so hot even with the fan provided and window open. It didn’t seem anything special considering it’s 4 star and the area in the corridor outside smelt old and musty. The breakfast was nice and the meal in the falls brassiere was good. However at dinner we had to ask for our water again after the starter had already come, and also our wine which we’d ordered but hadn’t come. We found the setting in mizu lovely and the staff good and friendly. However we felt the food was very average for the price. We also didn’t get told the code or that we would need one at reception to get out the car park. We felt was an important bit of information as would have stopped us having to come back to reception. The spa facilities were lovely and staff great.

spent 3 nights in the Lodore Falls hotel, staying in the lodore suite rooms which are excellent. Spa and the treatments delivered amongst the best I have had. The Mizu Resturant delivering really good food and all the staff very welcoming helpful and friendly. Also with beautiful scenery