Belleek Castle, Ballina

Hotels
9.1 (624 reviews)
Belleek , Ballina , IE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful setting
Friendly staff
Exceptional food
Cons:
Soft bed might not be preferred by all
Some amenities dated
Late check-in policy

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
General sentiment indicates clean and welcoming environment.
Service
9.28
Staff were friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.32
Located in a beautiful woodland setting, perfect for relaxation.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms were charming, large, and well-maintained; one review mentions bed softness.
Amenities
8.3
Some amenities mentioned positively, but some dated features noted.
Value for Money
8.76
Dinner was priced higher but deemed worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Breakfast and dinner received excellent feedback for quality.
Overall Experience
9.78
Fantastic overall experience with many positive remarks from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations:
Indulge in the elegance and rich furnishings of our spacious rooms, each offering stunning views of the forest and castle garden. Enjoy modern amenities such as complimentary toiletries, free Wi-Fi, and plasma-screen TVs upon request.

Unique Dining Experiences:
Savor the flavors of fresh country house cuisine at Granuailes Candlelight Grill Room, where Connemara lamb and flambeed steak await. Experience the 17th-century nautical decor at The Tween Decks or unwind at the Armada Bar crafted from 400-year-old shipwrecked wood.

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort:
Immerse yourself in the castle's rich history by lounging by the 13th-century Norman fireplace or relaxing in front of open fires adorned with suits of armor and antiques. With convenient access to local attractions and secure parking, your stay promises both relaxation and adventure.

Book now to experience a truly enchanting stay at our historic castle hotel!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 624 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.78
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Patricia • couple • ie
10
So unique, go stay, couldn’t explain how fabalous it is, words wouldn’t be enough.
Pros:

Everything, it’s totally unlike any of the other castles we stayed in, the story of its history is so interesting. It is very true in style and is very quaint and original and so lovely, character in spades. It’s a very intriguing place. Very special, if you happen to bump into Paul, he is magnificent. We had a fantastic stay and met such fabalous people there.Dinning room food and staff were superb and the beautiful Portuguese girl was a gem. We were dinned in true style. We will be back again, loved it so much. Thanks🍂🍁👌☘️.

Cons:

Not one thing.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Matteo Cirfeda Giovanni • couple • it
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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McCann • couple • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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C • couple • ie
10
Superb
Pros:

Character and one of a kind ambiance. Food was magnificent and we had a great night in the special disco event in the basement. Totally unexpected and totally amazing. Lovely castle, forest and Sister Sledge!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Pia • couple • de
9
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Das Flair im Schloss zu übernachten, super Abendessen und Frühstück, sehr freundliches Personal, mitten in der Natur.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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mary • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The wonderful warm welcome by staff and glowing timber fires.

The beautiful bedroom, warm and cosy.

Dinner was delicious..
The vension excellently cooked and presented.
A wonderful dining experience
An evening to very much remember

Cons:

Everything was better than expected.. so NO dislikes

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • bg
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
9
Very quirky & cool. Great people & place!
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

The kind of beautiful castle stay you dream of in Ireland. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. We were lucky enough to get a private tour of the castle after dinner. Wandering freely in the castle and relaxing with a drink in the great hall makes you feel like royalty.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait pour une nuit romantique en Irlande
Pros:

Le cadre, intérieur et extérieur. Une décoration incroyable. Un petit-déjeuner à volonté et avec beaucoup de choix. Un grand lit confortable.

Cons:

La vue sur l'arrière du château, avec les poubelles, le toit terrasse abîmé. Un peu de bruit issu des cuisines.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
10
Would have loved to have stayed for two nights!
Pros:

The castle was a wonderful place to stay with an old world charm! The food in the Library Restaurant was superb, along with the service!

Cons:

That the stay was too short!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • gb
5
High expectations but did not deliver, currently staying at another hotel half the price which I do believe four stars.
Pros:

The historic aspect and how it was related to the armada was lovely. The grounds were nice to walk around. The cafe was fantastic, with excellent staff who couldn’t do enough. The bedroom was comfortable.

Cons:

Afternoon tea was NOT value for money, it was a different menu to what was booked online. The staff were not present as what they should have been.
Husband was directed to sit on a broken chair , thankfully we noticed as the staff meme er didn’t. The room where you had afternoon tea smelt of foist. Bedroom 3 - the room was nice, however the bathroom was a real let down. Bath was probably a hygiene issue, needs complete revamp. Musty smell in room and over powering smell from fire downstairs .

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Domenico • couple • it
6
Pros:

Ambiente caratteristico

Cons:

Pulizia

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nikolay • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

This is an exceptional place with fantastic views and food.
I give it the rarest 10 of 10 rating!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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jacqueline • couple • au
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Claude • couple • us
10
Magnificent. Historic. Food was delicious. Bar was delightful. Staff were superb.
Pros:

Very eclectic collection of antiques and decor. The tour was incredible!

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anneliese • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Bowne • couple • us
10
Great Experience to stay, maybe eat in town.
Pros:

The staff was pleasant and nice.
The room was large and very comfortable.
The bathroom was updated adn clean.

Cons:

Dinner, well if the waitress would have told us about the signature steak, we would have loved the meal. But she pushed the fish special, since we have eaten a lot of fish, we both got the chicken. The chicken was so small and tasteless, a real disappointment. When the other tables steak arrived, the presentation, size and what we hear taste made our meal even worse. The parity of the meals makes no sense.

The walking behind the castle was closed and the walking by the river was muddy.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Unique atmospheric venue with access to Greenway convenient to town, bohemian vibe

Cons:

No issues

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • au
7
Our first Castle overnight experience
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee