Carrickdale Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.6 (945 reviews)
Carrickcarnon, Ravensdale , Dundalk , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm welcome
Clean facilities
Good amenities
Cons:
Room quality under expectation
Need for some updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Compliments on the cleanliness of the room and facilities.
Service
9.15
Warm welcome and helpful staff mentioned, enhancing overall service rating.
Location
8.69
Described as a nice stopover, with convenient amenities.
Room Quality
7.64
Room perceived as small and dark, detracting from the romantic getaway.
Amenities
8.67
Good gym and pool access, but mentioned need for updates.
Value for Money
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Food served promptly, standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.65
Pleasant overall experience despite some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:52

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Escape to The Carrickdale for a stay filled with comfort and indulgence. Enjoy access to a leisure centre, a fitness centre, and the therapeutic Serenity Spa. Unwind in the swimming pool, sauna, outdoor whirlpool, or gym at the leisure centre.

Scenic Location
Located at Carrickcarnon, The Carrickdale Hotel is the perfect gateway to Newry and Belfast City. Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings of Slieve Guillion Mountain, guests can also explore the medieval town of Carlingford nearby, known for its outstanding beauty and character.

Delightful Culinary Experience
Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the hotel's restaurant. Additionally, benefit from free internet access and relax in well-appointed bedrooms during your stay. Book your stay now at The Carrickdale for a truly rejuvenating experience.

Important information:

Upon arrival, guests must provide a valid debit/credit card. Payment cannot be taken from the debit/credit card used to make the reservation online unless it is presented at check-in.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 945 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent value and great faciloties.
Pros:

Ease of check in/ check out. 9.30pm cut off for ordering bar snacks is a real bonus for late arrivals.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • couple • gb
10
It was amazing
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothin

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • extended_group • pt
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and gardens .Great for children

Cons:

Expensive to stay with no breckfast.Breckfast was extra si making it expensive for a family .

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • ie
10
A place we want to visit again as soon as we can.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Secret garden was amazing and the leisure center was ideal. I had my six year old daughter with me and she wants to go back already. Very relaxing place and the food was great aswell.

Cons:

I really can’t say anything here. There’s nothing we didn’t like.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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William P • couple • ie
8
Nice Hotel
Pros:

Nice hotel, great base to tour around Louth and Armagh

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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McDonagh • couple • gb
10
Welcoming,comfortable and peaceful
Pros:

Delicious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Fearghal • couple • gb
7
Nice stay for a layover, hotel a bit dated but still comfortable
Pros:

The property and a lot of facilities and bar was nice room was big a spacious not cramped at all

Cons:

Room was a bit dated and hotel in general a bit dated.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Protrka • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Darren • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Breakfast we taught was included, turns out wasn’t

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHER ROBERT • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Damien • couple • ie
9
Came here for weekend to chill as it’s my daughter’s death anniversary and it did us a wonders with spa and secret garde
Pros:

Love the secret garden and the spa.. found the the place to be good place to chilling.

Cons:

None

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • ch
10
Freundlich und Heimisch
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war gross und gut eingerichtet. Wir haben und sehr wohl gefühlt.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • ie
10
Pure magic ❤️
Pros:

The hidden cafe and garden food was absolutely amazing 😎

Cons:

Loved every inch we stayed here only a few ago aswell friends were telling us about it anyone we spoke had either stayed there or heated great things about it

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • ie
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee