Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort

Hotels
8.8 (2659 reviews)
Carlingford Road , Dundalk , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Good Food
Cons:
Service Issues
Room Comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
The hotel is very clean with lovely grounds.
Service
8.61
Service was slow at times, but staff were friendly and apologetic.
Location
9.45
Good location, close to Carlingford and Dundalk.
Room Quality
7.9
Lovely warm comfortable room, but some complaints about heating and bed comfort.
Amenities
8.93
Great facilities including a leisure center and outdoor hot tub.
Value for Money
8.39
Overall experience seemed satisfactory but some felt service during busy times was lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food was excellent, though dinner menu could be more varied.
Overall Experience
9.21
A very enjoyable stay, with many guests expressing intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in a Historic Setting

Golf and Wellness Amenities
The Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort offers an 18-hole golf course, a health club, sauna, indoor swimming pool, and a hot tub for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Elegant Dining Experience
Guests can indulge in a full Irish breakfast served in the elegant dining rooms each morning. The hotel also offers classic lunch and dinner options with an extensive wine list. 24-hour room service is available for those looking to dine in the comfort of their room.

Rich History and Scenic Surroundings
Surrounded by national forests and mountain ranges, the estate grounds feature the ancient Proleek Stone and provide free private parking. Experience a blend of history and natural beauty at Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort.

Book your stay now to experience luxury, history, and relaxation at Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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 2659 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.21
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Susan • couple • ie
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Orla • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful, location was good and beautiful gardens ,was there as a wedding guest ,the meal was good ,everything came to the table hot ,friendly staff

Cons:

Wasn't impressed with the bedroom, everything looked fine at first glance, clean and tidy ,beds immaculate but bathroom floor was'nt swept or washed ,found a false nail on it when I went to the loo ,very off putting 🤮

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ulla-Karin • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Underbart läge, stort rum, trevlig personal, god mat.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lord Sigurjon Ingi • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lord Sigurjon Ingi • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Angie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful setting
Nice pool

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and efficient
Pros:

Very comfortable hotel. Fast and efficient check-in, spacious room and excellent food in the bar.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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CLARE • couple • gb
10
Friendliest Hotel in idyllic location
Pros:

Wonderful rural location on Golf course .Beautiful Spa and pool . The main outstanding feature of this hotel is its staff . They are welcoming , friendly , knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble . We had a lovely room with Balcony , walk in shower and lift access .

Cons:

Coffee was not good

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Lord Sigurjon Ingi • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • family_with_children • ie
10
Loved everything about this place!
Pros:

Great stay all round - gorgeous room (very clean), comfy bed/pillows, lovely view from the balcony over the gardens, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Probably one of the best I've had. Hope to return soon.

Cons:

Only one very very small criticism, we had the flat bed (bar food) and it wasn't flat at all plus it was so hard I couldn't cut it making it inedible.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • solo_traveller • ie
8
Nice getaway
Pros:

Beds were really comfortable. Staff were pleasant. Pool facilities were great.

Cons:

The dinner wasn't value for money

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • couple • ie
9
Loved it
Pros:

Very nice food and rooms

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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IRENE • couple • ie
6
Make sure you get upgraded room and eat early
Pros:

Grounds and common areas are very nice.

Cons:

The decor in half the hotel rooms is quite dated and as I’d used Booking.com was given an old room despite ringing the hotel the night before asking for a renovated room with twin beds- neither request was fulfilled. I raised this immediately and was advised no other rooms were available with twin beds .. I persisted and eventually they sorted a newly renovated room which was lovely but didn’t get to it until 1.5 hrs after check in so lost time form a one night stay and it was expensive so had to wait expected better standard in all rooms TBH.

Also restaurant stops serving food at 8.45 which is too early and no exceptions .. very strict adherence to this so don’t risk missing the deadline even for bar food.

Staff seemed very young and inexperienced.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • ie
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

Staff, atmosphere and food

Cons:

Disappointed that I picked best room available with balcony but bathroom quite small and no bath

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • ie
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay. Gardens beautiful well kept, inside needs some serious attention.
Pros:

Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Beautiful well kept drive and gardens. Lovely setting.

Cons:

The breakfast area was too cramped and not fit for purpose. Cereals, milk, breads pastries were poorly stocked and poorly displayed and poor selection. The whole breakfast area was outdated and disappointing. The staff were under pressure and not enough staff to cover the area. I would suggest more of a self service area for guests to get their own teas and a good coffee machine self service. We went for breakfast at 9.30 on both days and food was already running low. Milk dispenser empty and juice dispensers low, no butter, no pastries, cereal bowls empty. We had to wait 20 mins for a family table for 5. The staff were doing their best but they were frustrated.
Bedrooms tired well worn, poor ventilation very warm as no air conditioning which is a problem.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Yhtac • solo_traveller • ie
8
Good value for money, lovely staff and breakfast.
Pros:

Beautifully decorated hotel, exceptional grounds, well kept.

Cons:

The rooms could do with a little modernising.
The facilities are also public, therefore it was quite busy with children when we used the pool. The outdoor jacuzzi was not open which was disappointing.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
10
Really relaxing
Pros:

Quiet and relaxed atmosphere, New Padel courts , pool, food , staff

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee