Carrickdale Hotel & Spa

I went with my wife and two kids for a 2 night Easter break with dinner. My wife had said the food was great and the pool was lovely. To be honest, it wasn't the worse and wasn't the best I'd stayed in. On the plus side, the family room was large and there were power sockets beside the bed. It was all clean and they serviced the room each day. On the negative side, the TV was tiny.. probably the smallest LG TV you could get which is not what you want in a family room to entertain the kids. When we looked out of our room window there was a lovely view of the mountains only to be spoiled by a litter bin directly outside our window. (403) There was also a silverfish insect that came from under the bathroom sink cabinet. The food was good but the dining room was uncomfortably warm, to the point we just wanted to finish our meal and get out. I had been waiting a while for my 2nd glass of wine and was ready to write it off when it arriving with desert. We didn't eat there the second night. The swimming pool was a decent size and a good portion of it was shallow for kids. On our second day the pool was packed full of families although it was mid-term break. The staff were attentive and we were able to get room service for our fussy eater son on the second night. Overall... not the worst and not the best I've been in for that price range. But since the Carrickdale is in the middle of nowhere, I would've preferred to go to "La Mon" up nearer Belfast. It didn't quite live up to my wife's hype about it. Also, check-in is only at 4pm. I think that might be the latest check-in time I've ever had for a hotel.

I attended a dance break in the Carrickdale hotel April 14th to 16th I couldn't fault the Hotel. The food was amazing the staff were highly trained. Peter and his team were fantastic especially Emy in the restaurant I would highly recommend this hotel

We got married last August in the carrickdale hotel and had the most amazing day from start to finish. Breda was an amazing wedding co ordinator and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. Amazing food and service. Could not fault anything it was perfect !

First stay in the hotel. The location was good in terms of traveling north of the border. It’s a rural location with a nice mountain backdrop through bedroom window. (See picture). Additional costs to the bed and breakfast package including dinner and drinks slightly expensive. Excellent facilities through spa, pool and gym. Staff, in particular breakfast staff were extremely pleasant and customer oriented and nothing was a problem - very helpful. Room was large, well decorated and clean. I would recommend the hotel to other visitors

I got married at the Carrickdale Hotel on Saturday 15th March 2025. The staff were absolutely amazing and nothing was ever a bother, they were so friendly and polite. Our wedding coordinator, Laura was outstanding she went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and it really was. Our day would not have been the same without her. All our guests had a brilliant time and everything went so smoothly. The gardens were perfect for our photographs. I would definitely recommend future brides and grooms to get married here. We will definitely be back to stay there and enjoy the lovely spa!

This hotel is overlooking and next to the M1, road goes through the hotel complex and very dangerous. Scenery is horrific. Food was not good quality, coffee not included in breakfast, reception is chaotic, loud and dirty. Rude staff. Bath and shower don’t work properly.