The Culloden Estate and Spa

Hotels
8.9 (2035 reviews)
Bangor Road, Holywood , Belfast , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2035 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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John • couple • ie
6
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Grainne • couple • gb
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful views!!

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • couple • no
9
Nydelig sted- med alt du trenger
Pros:

Fantastisk flott sted! Nydelig utsikt! Likte også rommene, store med svært komfortable senger. Koselig peis på kvelden, og bra treningsfasiliteter! Flott nabolag!

Cons:

Spa-anlegget var veldig «badeland for barn» med ingen plass til å ligge, alt var fult, og det var litt bråkete. Her ble vi litt skuffet, tenkte det skulle være mer avslappende, med gratis drikke og snack, dempet belysning.
Var også en tydelig vannlekasje i taket vårt i vår etasje, det så veldig lite bra ut, men påvirket ikke oppholdet.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Rory • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
8
Relaxed and friendly
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally friendly. The facilities were excellent. beautiful setting. close to amenities if required.

Cons:

Milk provided in the bedrooms and the lighting in the room.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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SteveJB55 • couple • gb
9
Most Amazing Hotel Belfast
Pros:

Fabulous building, location, room, food, and spa facilities, and helpful staff

Cons:

Breakfast staff slow to clear table of empty plates, some attention to detail of worn furniture and required repairs in our was miss.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ashton • solo_traveller • gb
10
What a trip to the Culloden
Pros:

I felt very welcome by the reception staff, when checking in, also shown to the different restaurant and bar you could dine and drink in, also to the spa. The food was delicious, the decor was superb, spa had very comfortable loungers, an inviting pool and jacuzzi. Room was very spacious, bed turned down and fresh water provided each night, bath and separate shower, stocked with ESP,. Beautiful ground's.

Cons:

Lough Bar had to wait for order to be taken.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • ie
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mart_E • family_with_children • ee
8
Cons:

Breakfast (really British)

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • ie
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Lovely grounds and bedroom

Cons:

Expensive for what you got and service charge added even though service was poor at time.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sherlock • couple • ie
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • family_with_children • ie
9
A must stay
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and we were so well looked after.

Cons:

The service in the bar was quite slow and found the service in general there was not 5 star standard.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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KATHLEEN • family_with_children • gb
10
Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff
Pros:

The Culloden is a fabulous hotel! The hotel and bedrooms are beautiful, everything exceeded my expectations. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the customer service was the best I've ever received in any hotel. The spa was lovely, my mum got a massage and said it was very relaxing. We had food in the Cultra Inn which was within the Culloden grounds and the food was delicious.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Vida • couple • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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jerry anne • family_with_children • nl
4
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee