The Old Inn

Hotels
9.1 (714 reviews)
Main Street, Crawfordsburn , Crawfordsburn , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Convenient location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Guests reported issues with cleanliness in the common areas.
Service
9.78
Staff were very attentive and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.32
The hotel is conveniently located near major attractions.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms were well-appointed and comfortable.
Amenities
9.3
Amenities met the expectations for a hotel of this standard.
Value for Money
8.76
Offers good value considering the quality of services rendered.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Dining options were satisfactory with decent variety.
Overall Experience
9.28
Overall, guests left with a positive impression despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:28

Property Description

Fabulous Views and Convenient Location
Enjoy stunning views of the country park and the convenience of being just minutes away from both Belfast and Bangor.

Variety of Guestrooms
Choose from a range of guestrooms to suit your mood and preferences, from traditional to rustic, including a suite with a private hot tub.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant, have a casual drink at the bar, or opt for private dining. The hotel is also great for hosting gatherings and parties.

Trust us, you will love it. Book your stay now at The Old Inn for a memorable and charming experience.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

9.1
Based on 714 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.28
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Adams • couple • gb
10
Very relaxed and chilled couple of days, so beautiful.
Pros:

The spa was amazing, the staff couldn't do enough for you, the food was beautiful and I've never had a nicer burner. The room was beautiful and very cosy, best two nights. Would definitely recommend.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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aoibhinn • couple • ae
10
A very enjoyable stay
Pros:

The old inn is a really unique hotel, I’ve never stayed anywhere like it! The hotel is beautiful and really captures the history of the building. The rooms are done tastefully and the spa is top tier. We had dinner in the restaurant and we were very impressed. Very much enjoyed our stay and we look forward to coming back.

Cons:

The rooms aren’t sound proofed well so we could hear other rooms open/close doors

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Cole • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel with good staff will definitely be back
Pros:

Was nice and clean, staff were friendly, in a nice area with plenty of parking.

Cons:

Only thing lets it down is the price of drinks. £8 a pint is ridiculous

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • gb
10
Fantastic Accomodation
Pros:

Beautiful Inn. Excellent staff. Lovely Spa. Great Food and comfortable room.

Cons:

Our stay wasn't long enough!!

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Davidson • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Old world charm. Leisure facilities brilliant
Breakfast
Dinner
Open fires
Location
Bed room

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Kiran • couple • gb
10
Perfect peaceful getaway for a reasonable price
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Elfed • couple • gb
9
Excellent, friendly courteous staff, spa facilities wonderful. Excellent stay in hotel.
Pros:

I liked everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
7
Food great ,spa pool only 1 jacuzzi bubbles worked, cocktails weren’t the best
Pros:

Very warmly

Cons:

Noisy in the morning

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul Cullen • couple • ie
8
A charming traditional hostelry that is ideally located for touring the Ards peninsula.
Pros:

The Old Inn is an historic hostelry located in a small village close to the north coast of County Down. There is an easily accessible adjacent coastal walk that runs along the south side of Belfast Lough with views of the estuary and further south to the Mourne mountains. The staff at reception, looking after the bedrooms, in the dining room and in the bar are all unfailingly warm, courteous and helpful. The menus for breakfast and dinner are varied and draw on local produce and tradition - try the whiskey flavoured porridge at breakfast.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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lorraine • couple • gb
10
A fairytale stay one of the best hotels i’ve ever stayed in 😍
Pros:

Beautiful decoration and restoration
Staff plentiful and very helpful and friendly
Food top quality
spar amazing

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
7
Bed uncomfortable breakfast not great staff were lovely
Pros:

Staff friendly dinner was beautiful

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't great ordered poached eggs on our fry our plates were wet from the water of the eggs also the soda & potato bread that came with the fry was cook & no more & was of poor quality really disappointed

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Charmaine • couple • gb
8
Excellent location for a short trip to relax and unwind
Pros:

Great location ..lovely spa facilities ,friendly helpful staff especially a manager called Becky made us feel very welcome .

Cons:

The menu in the inn urgently needs a refresh ..expensive and a bit bland ..needs more variety ,more choice ..specials etc .Only ate there once ..would have eaten there more if had been a better menu

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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cliffordm861 • Couples
6
1 night stay
Pros:

A first class welcome for my wife and I at reception from the staff. Very friendly and informative. We were in an upstairs room that was beautiful yes but so small there was nowhere to unpack our overnight bags so we had to tiptoe around them. We both went to the pool,it was brilliant as was sauna and steam room. Drinks can be ordered from poolside and they are delivered to you .we went to the bar for a meal that evening ordered two drinks and the girl said she would be back to take our food order , after thirty minutes I went to the bar and ordered our own food. The food was excellent but the service was slow and nonexistent and drink prices are also expensive. I don't think we will go back there to be honest

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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martinq354 • Couples
10
Old worldly charm with excellent hospitality
Pros:

My Birthday Celebration was thoroughly enjoyed at The Old Inn. The Staff really helped make the stay special. We were fortunate to get a room upgrade, the room wasn’t quite ready on our arrival, bags were tagged by Lisa at reception and forwarded on to the room, whilst we were ushered to the Spa for some relaxation. A combined 90 minutes of massage and facial left us beyond relaxed for the evening ahead. Katie was an excellent therapist, the flow and continuity of the massage was excellent with the correct amount of pressure, I would highly recommend. The food was worth the wait, every course was so tasty well present and cooked perfectly, I can recommend the Apple and cinnamon tart with cream and ice cream. Breakfast choice and presentation again would get 5 Stars, I had the Old Inn Fry, all so tasty, my wife had a very healthy porridge with a compote of fruits. We’ll be back for sure.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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DE1236 • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Love the location in the edge of a forest beside a beach walk perfect for a couples getaway break.

Cons:

Thought it was a bit busier than on previous stays as I always loved the relaxed vibe but seemed a younger noisier crowd. Maybe getting old lol

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • gb
8
Relaxing break, enjoyed the coziness of the hotel and how close everything was, the spa was lovely although quite pricey
Pros:

The spa experience, the cosy bar, food was lovely, the massage I received was brilliant

Cons:

The bed wasn’t comfortable, no room temperature it was very warm, the fry was very limited.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kian • couple • gb
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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laurarobb2013 • Couples • County Antrim, Northern Ireland
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

First time at The old Inn but definitely not the last. From entering th hotel to leaving it has been exceptional. We where there for a joint birthday celebration and they couldn't have done enough. Early check in, upgraded room, personalised 40th birthday card in the room along with some chocolate. We each had a massage in the spa and can honestly say that it is the best massage I have had. Katie was fabulous. She is so knowledgeable and lovely to talk to and then had me sleeping during my massage. Felt the stress Melting away. Will 100% be back and requesting her.

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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shaun jamie • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay. Can’t wait to return.
Pros:

The Treetop Spa was really nice. Extra perk was being able to order drinks anywhere in the spa.
Dinner and breakfast were amazing. The venison was amazing.
The bar they had a singer on which was lovely. The Guinness was really good too.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee