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Reviews of Galgorm 4 stars

Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1EA, United Kingdom

#2 of 6 hotels in Ballymena

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 926 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Gorgeous grounds, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's expensive, as you can expect from this sort of place. My husband didn't love his massage, but mine was great. We booked dinner at Fratelli's, which was mostly just okay.

    Galgorm is absolutely stunning- I was expecting more of a historic castle stay, but it was massive and beautiful. The hotel runs along a river that makes a pleasant rapids sound at night. It was our anniversary, and the staff left us a card- really nice touch. There were restaurants and bars within the grounds (see below)- the bar was great. Very comfortable bed, really great stay. The thermal spa was also really nice and a cool experience for someone who has never really been to a spa before- I would've loved to book the riverside private tubs as they are beautiful! Breakfast was delicious and in the beautiful tea space.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shepherd's Hut
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa facilities are always clean and a delightful way to spend the day

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay. Loved the beautiful spa. Loved the free snacks in the room. Great cafe in the spa. Highly recommend. Even had chocolates in our room with a card for our anniversary.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s pricey but worth it

    Location is perfect and the spa is amazing g

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    excellent. thoroughly enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shepherd's Hut
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very clean, well maintained.

    very clean, well managed. took care of guests. lord of staff on hand to assist.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a lovely experience and plenty of relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff let the experience down. I would expect every member of staff to be extremely friendly and accommodating and there were a couple who weren’t which felt disappointing. It was extremely disappointing that we weren’t allowed any access to the thermal village before 12pm yet they charged us for an extra hour to use the thermal village until 12pm the following day so we didn’t even have 24 hours access.

    The thermal village was fabulous. The spa treatment was also amazing and so relaxing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the lunch & dinner service let you down. Our lunch order was forgotten and I had to call staff after waiting 1 hour. At dinner we were not offered another drink order and we had to ask for desserts after waiting over an hour again. Extremely disappointed 😞 I have stayed with you on numerous occasions but this was my husbands first experience as it was our wedding anniversary. He was not impressed

    Cleanliness , quality of food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    We loved the location and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were too many people all trying to do the same thing. When there are a lot of people it would be good if more hot tubs could be opened. The restaurants on site are OK but not the same quality as the rest of the hotel. Food and drink in the spa is outrageously expensive.

    The accommodation was really comfortable. Quality of food at breakfasts was excellent. The space of the spa is amazing and beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    it was perfect so relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    stayed in cottage s was beautiful home from home so well equipped

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Amazing, one of a kind in Ireland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing, not sure how it’s only a 4 star deffo 5

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    100% top hotel and spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shepherd's Hut
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything you could possibly ask for has already been thought of both in room and in spa, creating a premium relaxation experience. The staff were also extremely courteous.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    So relaxing really enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was to singles pushed together which I find u fall in gap.

    Breakfast was fab and had such a relaxing time!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Amazing facilities and rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Prices of the drinks in the bar are More expensive than central London. Don’t really understand how or why they are so expensive. For example a pint was £7.70 and a gin was £12

    Facilities were incredible and room was great. Staff very friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    lovely stay would definitely go again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    clean and tidy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    This was the perfect get away before a work trip - I was able to unwind and just be present
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Shepherd's Hut
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOT a thing

    I loved the spa grounds + it was beautiful and peaceful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    I cannot wait to go back, relaxing, relaxing, relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything, everything was so relaxing. It was lovely to be able to have breakfast later than normal after spending time using the facilities I feel so refreshed & relaxed.

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous relaxing trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prices on site for food, drink and treatments are a little more expensive than usual but it is a 5 star hotel and in my opinion, are worth it.

    The staff were so friendly and helpful. I have dietary requirements and they were so accommodating of my needs. The spa is amazing - the biggest I've ever been in - lots of lovely facilities (you could spend the entire day there). The food was fantastic - we ate in Gillies and Fratellis. The shower in the room was fantastic, the beds were so comfy, the complimentary mini bar was a nice touch. An amazing complex with exceptional staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just like everything these days luxury comes with a price tag

    Unwind and relax

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Everything from start finish was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should off booked for longer stay

    Amazing place amazing staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay you couldn’t fault the place as everything is top class.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You couldn’t fault this place as everything was just perfect. Staff were friendly and facilities were fantastic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shepherd's Hut
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lock on the outside of the bathroom door kept jamming and we got locked in a couple of times. The bath at the shepards hut unfortunately was tiny and nothing like in the pictures, it was also very dirty inside.

    The amazing bed and pillows! The delicious food we had from Gillies for dinner and breakfast. The beautiful view of the river right outside our hut. How amazing all the staff are.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay. Place and stay were lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely expensive for cocktails

    Beautiful place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Absolutely brilliant thoroughly enjoyed my trip couldnt fault it in anyway.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere how everything was so close to our hotel room!The live music in the bar

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    It is expensive for what you get as a ‘family’. I went with my teen son who couldn’t use the Spa facilities and we were
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen lights didn’t work and shampoo pump bottle was broken. Scratched my little finger on it trying to get it to work.

    Cottage suite was amazing, loved the feeling of home from home.

    Stayed in April 2024

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