The Castledawson Inn

Hotels
9.1 (202 reviews)
47 main street castledawson , Magherafelt , gb

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Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
Private parking
Accessible parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Delayed service during breakfast
Limited parking hours

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Several reviews mentioned the property being very clean.
Service
9.55
Numerous comments highlighted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.09
The hotel is described as cozy and well-located in a charming small town.
Room Quality
9.04
Reviews consistently praise the comfort and quality of the rooms.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities include a good breakfast and acceptable dining options.
Value for Money
9.03
The overall experience reflects good value for the amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfasts are well-reviewed, with good quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, guests had an exceptional stay with many indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Castledawson Inn, located in Magherafelt, offers guests a comfortable stay with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and private bathrooms in each room.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Guests can unwind in the hotel's garden or on the terrace, perfect for enjoying a peaceful moment or sipping a drink from the bar.

Convenient Location
With free private parking and proximity to Belfast Castle and Belfast International Airport, The Castledawson Inn is an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book your stay at The Castledawson Inn now to experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 202 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Jean • couple • gb
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • ca
10
Ancestral travels
Pros:

Spacious room comfortable bed large bathroom. All amenities provided except conditioner. Fine dining and generous breakfast.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Dee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

James the manager was very helpful and made our
stay brilliant we definitely recommend they go above and beyond for you. Breakfast was delicious I will visit again

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nl
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • gb
7
Nice and clean accomodation in remote village, just a few miles away from restaurant options.
Pros:

Good breakfast provided. Friendly, pleasant staff. Nice, clean accomodation with large rooms. Free on-site parking.

Cons:

Restaurant not open for 2 of the nights of our stay, requiring a taxi journey for evening meals. Television a bit too small in relation to the size of the room. Not air conditioned so just a bit too warm on summer evenings.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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JESSICA • couple • fr
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely hotel. Would recommend.
Pros:

Always stay here and would recommend to others. Staff are friendly, food's great, bar is excellent. What's not to love?

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Lawlor • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

We had no issues. It was ideal for our overnight stay

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Everything great

Cons:

Nothing bad

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Harold • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Róisín • couple • gb
5
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent stay in excellent hotel 👍
Pros:

Rooms are spacious and spotless, staff were excellent, so friendly and helpful and let me have an early checkin as my room was ready. James, general manager was so efficient and welcoming.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
10
Quiet, peaceful, lovely place to stay in beautiful Northern Ireland.
Pros:

The room was spacious, clean, quiet, and cozy. Our room had a small balcony overlooking the backyard with a quiet stream and lush trees in plain view. The gentleman who greeted us was very kind and advised us not to park on the streets as trucks /lorries often pass by. He told us to go through the narrow black gate to park. Lovely, small grocery store just a couple businesses away. Seamus Heaney's landmarks nearby.

Cons:

We loved everything. It is in a great location between Derry and Belfast and easy to find.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Louis • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
8
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff - will stay again.
Pros:

Nice and clean.
Beautiful view of the river from our room.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Róisín • couple • gb
5
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
The hotel was the prefect location to explore Seamus Heaney country and the Home Place Museum
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful host. Beautiful view from bedroom window and spotlessly clean and spacious room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
5
Find an alternative as this place could do better.
Pros:

I do not normally leave reviews for the service industry as I feel they can be somewhat unreliable as each individual has their own tastes and standards. However I felt compelled to do so, not because the hotel was wholly poor but I feel it needs to either charge less or improve its offer to guests. It was centrally located in a good stop off point during our trip and the breakfast was decent.

Cons:

This was the most expensive accommodation we stayed in during our trip to Ireland and as such did not represent good value for money given that we had experienced much better rooms, service and facilities at other hotels. The room was cold and the heating was not switched on at all during our one night stay. In addition the mattress was old and cheap making for a rather uncomfortable sleep.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Keran • solo_traveller • ie
9
I arrived very late but it was no issue, the people were very helpful and accomodating.
Pros:

good people.

Cons:

coffee

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee