Castle Dargan Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2704 reviews)
Ballygawley , Sligo , IE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service at times
Spa availability concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.04
There were issues with cleanliness as indicated by socks left from previous guests.
Service
9.01
Staff were described positively in most reviews, although there were some service issues in the restaurant.
Location
9.55
The location was frequently praised and considered beautiful and convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Guests had mixed experiences, with some issues related to room assignments and cleanliness.
Amenities
7.53
Amenities received mixed feedback with concerns about the spa's limited hours.
Value for Money
8.49
Overall considered fair for what is offered, but the stay was deemed not worth the money by some.
Food and Beverage
9.04
The breakfast offerings were well-received, but certain dining services fell short.
Overall Experience
9.01
Mixed experiences but overall positive feelings highlighted by friendly staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - Castle Dargan estate offers stylish design concepts and spacious, light-flooded rooms, providing quiet luxury for discerning guests. The contemporary design sets the scene for a comfortable stay, while the spectacular views of the 18-hole golf course and surrounding nature add to the charm.

Historic Charm - Immerse yourself in history and romance at Castle Dargan. With two ruined castles facing each other across a picturesque lake, the estate exudes a timeless charm that has inspired poets like W. B. Yeats. Experience the allure of the past while enjoying modern comforts and amenities.

Golf and Nature - Nestled in 170 acres of mature woodlands, Castle Dargan is a haven for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts alike. The estate's stunning landscape, designed by Darren Clarke, offers a tranquil retreat for guests seeking relaxation and outdoor activities.

Experience the beauty and luxury of Castle Dargan - book your stay now to create unforgettable memories in this enchanting Irish estate.

Important information:

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: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2704 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Oleg • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Great quiet location and super dinner and breakfast

Cons:

White wine was not cold

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • ie
7
Enjoyable stay, v good facilities however service could’ve been improved.
Pros:

Lovely apartment, very spacious.

Cons:

Breakfast was very disappointing. Food cold and containers empty by 9.45. Breakfast not over until 10.30. Lights in apartment kept flickering

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
6
Random alarm
Pros:

The place was nice and clean. Room was spacious. Has on site parking.

Cons:

Far from Sligo and like 8 min drive to closest place to eat.
There was a random alarm at 6:45AM as we were sleeping. We thought it was a fire alarm but turns out it was somewhere in the room.We just went around flipping switches to turn it off.
Had to wait a long time on line to check in. The staff then kept asking for my number over and over again. I finally said it’s the same as here, pointing to the piece of paper she gave me to sign.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • fr
9
Joli cadre
Pros:

Le personnel est agréable et serviable. Le confort des chambres et l’environnement avec le golf. La propreté des lieux également. Petit déjeuner et repas très bien.

Cons:

Très étonnée, après que j’aie payé la chambre, qu’on me demande ma carte bleue pour enregistrer tous les numéros sur l’ordinateur ( au cas où….?). Je n’étais pas sereine.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Janine • couple • au
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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THIERRY • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel de charme avec chambre très bien.Grand parking pour garer la moto

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marija • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • ie
4
Terrible room 😪
Pros:

Staff Very friendly and professional 👌

Cons:

The appartment room.
Very cold. Couldn't get heating to work. Figured out where the boiler was and turned it on. Bedroom...radiator , closed solid. Bed freezing. Slept on couch where it was warm .
Reported same. Following evening still not fixed , requested maintenance again, came over took full 5 min with large wrench to open the radiator. Obviously bedroom not heated in a long time. Not sure if we were in staff accommodation. It was ? Upgraded recently ?
Wiring at boiler, not correct. Lights flickering n flashing. Walls half painted. Really poor...bland appartment that could have been so nice. Really disappointing....only thing good was the food and the lovely staff. Management and owners....really not good enough at all. Never going back....

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Greg d'Eurville • couple • fr
8
Très bien
Pros:

Très bel endroit, lit king size, petit dej super

Cons:

Vue sur un chantier mais c'est provisoire je ne peux en tenir compte et j'avais été prévenu

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Holohan • couple • au
10
First class and value for money, lovely ambience comfortable feel with an upmarket
Pros:

Everything well run no fuss superb food dinner reasonable prices for main fair superb breakfast included
Fabulous staff what’s not to like, incredible location.

Cons:

Not adequate ventilation in the room unless you open the windows substantially for want of a better word. Rooms well appointed and excellent square metres 👍👍

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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carroll • solo_traveller • ie
6
Uncleaned and a severe lack of privacy
Pros:

I liked the way breakfast was ordered in tge morning and that it was included with the stay, the driving range in close proximity was nice to

Cons:

That hotel staff walked into my room after I locked it from the inside, the room was never cleaned once after leaving the room from 8am to 3pm, the "double bed" was also two single beds pushed together

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • ie
8
Golf course opening was questionable, buggies should not have been permitted, course too wet
Pros:

Food excellent, service good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Giuliano • family_with_children • it
8
Ampi spazi e comodi servizi in campagna
Pros:

Spazi dell'appartamento enormi

Cons:

È in campagna anche se vicino alla città, quindi un po' decentrato. La colazione non ci ha fatto impazzire.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great spacious rooms. Lovely views of golf course from the bar. Beautiful surroundings.

Cons:

Doors very stiff, you have to slam door to get it to close properly which seemed to be the same for other guests also. Therefore while trying to sleep other guests banging their bedrooms doors in order to close properly definitely disrupted sleep.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Castledargan was a positive experience by & large.
First impressions based on cold greeting at reception were in stark contrast to the friendliness of all the other staff - especially in the breakfast dining room.
The surroundings were lovely & relaxing .
By & large the room was as spacious & facilities were good. Could pay attention to the decline of some of the bathroom equipment but I’m not picking now. However these will soon become real issues for the hotel.
Left with good memories

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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PATMANATHAN • couple • my
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Just about all we experienced

Cons:

A little difficulty finding it

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • couple • ie
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee