The Culloden Estate and Spa

Hotels
8.9 (1911 reviews)
Bangor Road, Holywood , Belfast , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cultra Inn cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Issues at the Cultra Inn with cobwebs and marks indicate cleaning standards need improvement.
Service
9.3
Staff were friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the stay.
Location
9.2
Beautiful setting adds to the overall appeal of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.8
Bathrooms were clean but lacked the high-end finish expected at this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities are generally good, but associate bar may detract from the five-star image.
Value for Money
8.8
Overall good value given the quality of food and service, despite some cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Excellent food quality and service at the hotel’s restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.2
Enjoyable overall experience with room for improvement in detail and consistency.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:31

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Features

The 5-star Culloden hotel offers a lavish experience with its spa, pool, and fitness suite. Guests can indulge in ESPA beauty treatments, relax in the marble steam room, or enjoy the hot tub.

Fine Dining Experience

Vespers Restaurant at Culloden serves a delectable menu of modern Irish dishes in an elegant setting. Guests can savor exquisite meals while overlooking the beautiful gardens and woodland.

Historic Charm and Scenic Views

Nestled in 12 acres of gardens and woodland, Culloden Estate and Spa boasts antique furniture, paintings, and chandeliers. With garden views and overlooking Belfast Lough, this property offers a picturesque and tranquil retreat.

Book your stay at Culloden hotel to experience luxury, fine dining, and historic charm in Belfast.

Important information:

Please note, cancelations must be made by 12 noon 3 days prior to arrival to avoid late cancellation fees. This applies to free cancellation bookings only.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BFS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 14 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1911 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Che • couple • gb
1
Pros:

The door home

Cons:

The staff the spa the rules

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely stunning location.
Amazing facilities.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • us
10
Beautiful Hotel
Pros:

Beautiful grounds

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • fr
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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honey070 • Solo travel
10
A fantastic experience
Pros:

Had a massage and a spa day it was incredible lovely staff best massage ever swim sauna and jacussi everything was great

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Anthonia • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

We couldn't fault one but of this hotel, absolutely stunning in all aspects. We will Def be returning again for another weekend getaway.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Dara • couple • ie
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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justineWicken • NONE • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
8
Culloden hotel
Pros:

The staff at the hotel were all outstanding. Really helpful and professional. The public rooms are lovely and we enjoyed the pianist. Our meals at the Culpra were very good.
However, the food at the breakfast buffet was poor. The eggs were dry, the bacon rubbery, and generally not good. Ordering a la carte eggs was much better, but for the price breakfast was disappointing though the service was excellent and the room beautiful.
We had garden rooms but felt they lacked the extra touches of luxury such a hotel should have, such as fresh milk rather than the plastic pots, decent biscuits rather than the cheapest little offering, lots of small touches missing. The beds were extremely comfortable and the view from the window lovely.
We were disappointed that the spa pool was so small, but it would have been better if there had been more loungers. It’s not right ton have a sauna, and the actual,sauna was lovely, but then there was nowhere to lie and relax afterwards.

2026-05-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Fabian • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • fr
9
Very convenient for the Stena Line ferry
Pros:

We choose this hotel for its location near the Stena Line ferry and for its private parking as we had an early crossing. The hotel is really beautiful, we had no time for the breakfast but our room was very comfortable and we had a very good night. Very friendly staff, we will be back.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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chara • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Alli • couple • gb
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Exceptional Hotel staff were very friendly

Cons:

Food at the pub

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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davidsenior2018 • NONE • Belfast, Northern Ireland
10
Culloden Hotel
Pros:

we booked a one night stay. it exceeded my expectations. staff couldn’t off been nicer! was a bank holiday weekend stay and it went well from start to finish!! would recommend giving it a go.

2026-05-05 • via Tripadvisor
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FergalJ • Couples • Dublin, County Dublin
10
A Return Visit to The Culloden - Relaxing and Enjoyable Stay
Pros:

We had a recent stay at The Culloden and was very pleased to experience a noticeable improvement throughout the hotel following our last experience. The atmosphere felt calm from the moment we arrived at the check in desk, along with attentive service and a strong sense of care across all areas.

Even though we were early with our arrival ahead of check in the rooms were ready not long after we checked in. We enjoyed lunch and drinks in the bar, an ideal way to begin the visit. Service was efficient and the views overlooking the gardens added to the experience while we had some drinks at the bar.

We had dinner at Vespers in the evening and was most enjoyable. Each dish recieved were very well presented and good portions. The service throughout the dinner was smooth and attentive. They also have an extensive wine list along with nice menu options.

We didn’t make use of the spa facilities on this visit, although we did visit the spa, that had a wide selection of ESPA products available.

One of the highlights was the Bollinger Garden. With good weather on our side, it was the wondetful to enjoy a drink outside along with taking in the views of the hote grounds. We only had drinks here but the dishes served to other guests looked very nice and well presented.

We had a Garden View room and this was comfortable and well appointed, offering great views of the grounds. The bed was very comfotable providing a restful night’s sleep, and the ESPA bathroom products were a nice touch.

Breakfast the following morning had a wide selection of hot breakfast items along with pastries and fruit. The servers were very attentive.

Even though we had a short stay, it was a such a relaxing experience and really enjoyed every minute. We will definitely return for a longer visit in the near future.

2026-05-04 • via Tripadvisor
9
95mirandar • Couples
8
A gifted stay at the Culloden.
Pros:

We were gifted our overnight bed breakfast and evening meal. The hotel is situated overlooking Belfast Lough which we could view from the Ava Suite. The room was clean and with a huge bed. There is no fridge in the room. We both felt far too warm and was unable to adjust air conditioning. The evening meal at the Cultra was lovely we would recommend the setting evening if passing by, you don't need to stay to avail of the pub restaurant setting.
I would recommend but I dont think I would pay the price myself but so thankful of the gift by B-POSITIVE charity.

2026-05-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Steph • couple • ie
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • ie
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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samantha • couple • gb
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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braniffp2023 • Couples
4
Order forgotten about.
Pros:

Called in today for a light lunch in the bar.first thing you see is reserved seating beside the windows in the bar as most hotels etiquette would be first come first served.
2ndly half our order was forgotten about i had to chase it up but by the time it arrived our other food had went cold then i noticed our table was set with the wrong cutlery.
No apology no follow up to ask was everything fine with our meal.
The ambience was perfect just the staff were under trained for a 5 star establishment.

2026-05-02 • via Tripadvisor