Canal Court

Hotels
8.8 (1234 reviews)
Merchant Quay , Newry , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Excellent location
Beautifully decorated
Cons:
Parking can be difficult
Room temperature was too hot

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Room was super clean and comfortable.
Service
9.13
Staff were friendly, helpful, and provided excellent service.
Location
9.17
Great location and proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
8.65
Leisure facilities and bar area were enjoyable.
Value for Money
8.61
Good value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast was excellent with many choices.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall a fantastic stay and would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:36

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Hotel on Merchants Quay

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in exquisite à la carte dishes at our renowned restaurant, while Granary Bar offers a casual dining experience with a variety of carvery and bar snacks.

State-of-the-Art Leisure Complex
Unwind and rejuvenate in our leisure complex featuring a swimming pool, fully-equipped gym, relaxing sauna, and invigorating steam room. Perfect for a tranquil escape in the heart of the city.

Convenient City-Centre Location
Located on Merchants Quay, our hotel is just a stone's throw away from all the city-centre amenities, vibrant pubs, bars, and restaurants. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your stay at Canal Court.

Book now and elevate your stay with us at Canal Court Hotel & Spa.

Important information:

Please note the spa is subject to availability.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £20 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

8.8
Based on 1234 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.93
M
Michele couple au
8
Pros:

Served my purpose with nice big bed. But expensive for old bathroom.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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William couple ie
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
R
Rushe couple gb
10
Always a pleasure and treat to stay at the canal court
Pros:

Homily

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
G
Graham solo_traveller ie
9
One night stop over
Pros:

General ambience and facilities

Cons:

All was good!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
J
Joey solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

Liked the location of the hotel and the facilities

Cons:

Member of staff parked across the yellow box and got out of car with her husband, we politely asked them to move as it wasn't a parking spot and there response was I work here I'll do what I want , fuck off you c***s , wasn't exactly the start to our stay we wanted , we then seen the husband and partner in bar which they made my partner feel uncomfortable which we reported to member of reception and nothing was done so ended up leaving the bar and going to a bar outside the hotel which we didn't anticipate doing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller ie
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
C
Carl solo_traveller gb
5
Cons:

noisy room , was just outside roof of all the kitchen equipment extractors . ... and roim fridge noisy

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
Mcglade family_with_children us
10
Pros:

everything

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
P
Patricia family_with_children gb
8
Great place very friendly would definitely book again
Pros:

All good

Cons:

All good

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
D
Denis family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
E
Ethna couple ie
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
D
Dominica family_with_children ie
8
Most enjoyable stay in a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere. Well done to everyone and thank you!
Pros:

I liked the Banner information on the walls downstairs indicating the age of the building and its roots back in time.

I heard my friends commenting on the portions on the plates at the meals .... nothing skimpy at all and all very enjoyable. Good quality food and beautifully prepared and served. I would have thought the booking included breakfast. Maybe it was my box ticking error.

I appreciated the tea making facility in the room and the information about the drinking water available on the corridor. I was also impressed with the water dispenser sensor which stopped the flowing immediately so that so water was wasted or splashed at that point.

I found the room too warm at night but could not manage the control the switch on the wall. I met someone from a different area of the hotel who had turned it the heat but that control was not obvious in my room.
I wondered there was no toilet brush in the Bathroom.

There was no guide for the stations on the TV. I found it hard to locate the stations/programs I wanted to watch.

Overall the rooms and all the public areas of the hotel were very well furnished and maintained all adding to the very pleasant and positive ambiance.
Staff members working there for long numbers of years says something very positive about the working environment ... a loyalty that cannot be bought nevertheless invaluable.

Cons:

My visit was too short which shows that there was no sense of a need to get away from there. No difficulty that could not be dealt with. Left with a feeling I would like to come back sometime PG.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller ie
10
A warm, friendly hotel. Staff are incredible.
Pros:

Everything, especially the staff!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
D
David couple ie
7
Great atmosphere
Pros:

Great

Cons:

The bathroom in the bedroom could do with a painting

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple ie
10
Live this hotel.
Pros:

Staff, Food, Drinks, Location and atmosphere

Cons:

A bit dark in places and some carpets need replaced (Reception area). Also, a bit under-staffed.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline couple gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
L
Louise family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
O
Orla solo_traveller gb
6
Exceptional staff but rooms need refurbishment
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely couldnt fault it. Staff were all exceptional and location good. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Could do with refurbishment esp the bedroom and toilet, cracked ceilings in bedroom with stains from leaks above, shower door leaking and holes in tiles patched up, outdated. The pool was ok but could also do with an update. Long waits on lifts due to some being out of service and not easy with toddler and pregnant.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
T
Taggart 777 family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee