Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (659 reviews)
556 Saintfield Road , Belfast , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Good dining options
Very modern and stylish
Cons:
Cold rooms
Issues with breakfast charges
Noise disturbances at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Guests mentioned the rooms being clean and well-maintained, contributing to positive sentiment.
Service
8.93
Overall, staff received praise for being friendly and helpful, although there were mentions of unfriendliness in some instances.
Location
8.97
Consistently highlighted as perfect for guests' needs and convenient for work.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms were described as comfortable with a good layout but some issues with temperature and noise.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities such as parking and restaurant were appreciated, though some services were lacking during peak times.
Value for Money
8.61
Guests felt they received a good experience for the price, although there were some concerns regarding breakfast pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Dining options received very positive remarks for quality and service.
Overall Experience
8.93
Summation of overall positive experiences with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:18

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located just outside Belfast city, Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel offers easy access to the city center and boasts free WiFi, on-site parking, and freshly cooked breakfasts.

Comfortable Accommodation
The bright and modern en suite bedrooms at Ivanhoe come equipped with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Dining and Leisure Options
Guests can enjoy a variety of meals at the Bracken Restaurant, ideal for groups and events. Additionally, the hotel is close to 3 golf courses and offers sailing opportunities at Strangford Lough, making it a perfect choice for leisure travelers.

Book your stay at Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel for a delightful experience!

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BFS

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 659 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Angela solo_traveller ie
9
Would recommend this lovely hotel
Pros:

This time last week we were heading to the Ivanhoe hotel . We had been looking forward to this stay & the Ivanhoe & it's staff lived up to our expectations. A lovely ensuite room with a pleasant view of some nice plants . Plenty of storage & lovely lighting in our room with a very comfortable bed. Tea/coffee & hot chocolate making facilities with a lovely treat of ginger nut biscuits. We had booked dinner that night in the restaurant. It was busy there & the staff were welcoming efficient & the food was delicious. Next morning breakfast was equally tasty & service good. There was a buffet for cereal, fruit, toast & the only think I didn't like was the flasks for tea & coffee. But the staff made us fresh pot of tea so all was lovely!
We would like to thank & compliment the reception staff on Friday night & the lady on Saturday & Sunday they were so friendly, welcoming & helpful . A pleasure to meet.

Cons:

The sinage is not very clear & gives rise to problems entering & exiting as there is a very fast traffic lanes outside. Didn't like fladks for breakfast!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children gb
10
Pleasant, clean, friendly staff
Pros:

I was so pleasantly surprised with a beautiful large clean room. The staff were so pleasant, particularly the lady that checked me in. Such great value for money too thank you for making my stay so enjoyable. I will definitely be back.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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John K couple gb
9
Pros:

Room facilities and breakfast

Cons:

Content

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Jessie couple gb
10
Excellent facilities
Pros:

Dinner was excellent as was breakfast

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Karenski8 solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Large room. Comfortable, clean & decorated well. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

Breakfast was good. Tea/coffee was self service from flasks. Water was luke warm. Had to make tea in room after. It does take much to make fresh hot drinks for people and should be standard.

Private wedding was on. Music was very loud, but thankfully finished at midnight.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Teresa solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Emerson solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple ie
8
Convenient hotel for a quick stop over.
Pros:

The location is convenient for travel where you don't necessarily want to be in Belfast, but it's quick enough to get in there if you require. The whole hotel seems to have recently been refurbished, and most areas are looking nice and fresh. The restaurant is still in the process of completion, but it was functional, and the food was really good, with a varied menu. It was good value for money. The staff were polite and helpful.
The room we were placed in second time round was lovely, spacious and modernised.

Cons:

The room we were allocated at first did not match my expectations of the room I booked. It was a wheelchair accessible room ( which I did not book) and it was right next to a very loud air conditioner unit ( I think) which vibrated through the whole room. When I went to complain about this, they very quickly rectified it, and placed us in a lovely room which matched the picture of what we had booked.
I was also disappointed that my room did not include breakfast, where as the couple who were with us, had it included. The difference was they had booked direct with the hotel. This added a fair bit to our overall price. This was my fault, and next time I will check both methods of booking.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple gb
10
Great hotel would definitely stay again
Pros:

Great rooms service and food

Cons:

Book your taxis early not the properties fault

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Yimer couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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jackie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great spacious room, polite and helpful staff

Cons:

The weekend wedding resulted in our bedroom corridor stinking of weed.....

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Matty solo_traveller gb
10
My first hotel stay
Pros:

Easy quick check in room very clean bed comfortable tv was good

Cons:

Maybe could do with air-conditioning as during the night it gets really warm

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Alan Baird solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Friendly welcoming staff and great room

Cons:

Minor connection problems with WiFi. Mentioned to staff who confirmed they would resolve. Not a major issue but did drop out a few times

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Very clean comfortable and friendly

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Deirdra extended_group gb
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple ie
10
We will be back again
Pros:

Relaxing hotel and wonderful staff. We have stayed here many times, and it never disappoints us.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
1
2026-05-08 via Nuitee