Galgorm

Would beat any luxury spa in UK & Ireland honestly. Where do I even start. Just arrived home from the Galgorm after a lovely night away with the girls. I actually have never in my life experienced anything like this amazing spa. This morning during breakfast I actually had tears in my eyes proper tears, the guys were laughing, but it was down to the pure zen feeling after such a fanatic spa experience the night before and that morning. First impressions were just wow the cabin fits 8, pure luxury, warm rooms, robes, flip flops, towels. Towels for the spa. Kitchen is perfect everything stylish and clean bathrooms. Hot showers. Our own Hot tub. And it was used and hot and ended the night perfectly. Then the spa, it’s just INSANE, it was busy Friday night but yet there was still enough space for everyone, you can wander here and there and we met so many couples who said oh we love it here this is our 12th time coming. Others said we live down the road and we booked in for the night to stay over, which says it all.couples and groups ranging from 20s to 60s just enjoying the time together. There are literally tons of spots to wander and relax and explore, you could never be bored. The first night we only did half and didn’t even have time to go to the cafe in the spa or the pool. This morning we got up and it was much quieter, we went to different riverside jacuzzi’s hot tubs and saunas. Seen grey squirrels you feel so part of nature. When they say it’s a spa village they mean it. It’s a village. The actually Food- like I mean the place is 5 star and you can see why. Gillies for dinner. Gorgeous cocktails, I had the rabbit starter and duck for mains. Every single staff member was polite, friendly and actually enjoyed their jobs. The breakfast the next day- I can’t describe it, waffles, the best sausages and soda bread I’ve ever ate. Pancakes, vegetarian options. After breakfast we looked at the horses and goats, the women who was sorting them loved her job you could just tell. She couldn’t have been more welcoming. There’s a bar and everything’s in walking distance. Just unreal. I will definitely be back and will be telling every customer of mine they have to do it. We live 3 hrs away and it was worth every Km. If I had to make this any better(not that there is much to say because it’s class) but I would add the “Elemis taster facial” like they have in the aqua sana spa in cp. Then it would be elite but listen you’ll have the time of your life. So just go.. you’ll never regret it.

Sons wedding. Bride and groom loved the whole day. Well catered. Good service. Couple of issues in our room but sorted very quickly. Breakfast was enjoyable. Cannot complain about anything. Already booked to go back in September 2026

Service from the moment you arrive at main reception is so welcoming. The rooms were amazing. Thermal Village reception was extremely busy and needed to go back to desk to seek further guidance on where to go as a first time guest. However, reception was very accommodating and explained everything very well. Both dinner and Breakfast in Gillies was Amazing.

The private bathing experience was the highlight of our trip as well as the breakfast. The staff at the spa need some customer service training they asked me to pay for afternoon tea but without confirming that I was the right person. When I told them how upset it made me feel they were like well it’s their mistake but no apology was offered. The reception also was very poor going through all details at record speed, you have to appreciate Galgorm is big where is the chandelier garden I still don’t know to this date. The dinner experience was a disaster, they tell you oh great a bottle of wine is included in your dinner but it’s not on the wine list… I mean that was the start of a disaster. We got the starters literally 2 min after ordering and the food was horrible. The salmon and duck arrived with carrots and chips, but the waiter never asked us what we wanted as option of potatoes we would have had mash or champ. We asked and no apologies offered. We talked to the manager who listened and was apologetic but for such a place it was such a let down… anyways it is bitter sweet. This places redeemed itself with breakfast but be wary of the queues for checking out. We won’t go again

A Weekend We never forget at Galgorm Hotel & Spa We spent a weekend at the Galgorm Hotel & Spa in Northern Ireland, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the peaceful atmosphere and the beautifully landscaped grounds. The spa experience was the true highlight — the Thermal Village is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Whether relaxing in the outdoor hot tubs or strolling between saunas, every space felt luxurious, immaculately maintained, and thoughtfully designed. It was the perfect blend of indulgence and tranquility. Our room was spacious, modern, and incredibly comfortable, with those extra touches that make a trip feel special. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to help, which made the entire stay effortless and enjoyable. Meals were another standout. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, and dining on-site felt like an occasion in itself, with superb food and impeccable service. Overall, the Galgorm exceeded every expectation. It’s the ideal destination for a romantic getaway, a relaxing spa retreat, or simply a much-needed reset from everyday life. We left feeling refreshed, pampered, and already planning our next visit. Absolutely outstanding.

Spent the night at the Galgorm on 29/10/25 & it was such a beautiful experience. The grounds are stunning & so peaceful, with plenty to explore. We stayed in the cabins & they were impeccably clean and welcoming. We went for drinks in the little pub on site, & the live musician was excellent! We really enjoyed both his sets. All the staff members in the pub were warm & friendly. Special shout out to Grace, my masseuse, who had such a kind & calm energy. I had a full body massage that actually brought me to tears as it relieved so much tension I’d been holding. I’ll carry the experience with me forever. Also special thanks to Ryan the night porter who kindly transported us around the Galgorm as I had a bad knee. He really made our night with his warm & friendly manner. Thank you, Galgorm! We’ll be back!

This establishment is exceptional on every level - I landed unexpectedly at reception last Sunday nite to stay during an unplanned visit due to bad weather - I want to thank the professionalism of the manager Daryl for his efficiency in accommodating me,and making me feel welcome again at the resort - this place is something very very special. Staff / food / experience / service / value this please is breath taking. Joseph McDonnell

I’m a wedding videographer and I film at Galgorm Resort & Spa regularly it’s easily one of the top wedding venues in Northern Ireland. Stunning grounds, beautiful ceremony/reception spaces, and so many options for photos and video even in bad weather. The staff are professional and the day always runs smoothly. A brilliant venue in and out.

My sister got married here at the Galgorm. The grounds are beautiful. We stayed in the cottages. It was very spacious. We had 2 large bedrooms, a kitchen, dining area and a large living room. We also had a washer/dryer in the cottage. Our cottage came with a fully stocked mini bar at no extra cost. We were given snacks at no extra cost. Both the drinks and snacks were replenished daily. There was a tv in the living room. All rooms were fully furnished. The kitchen had pots, pans, and dishes. Housekeeping came daily to clean. Beds were so comfy. Bathroom was very big. We were provided with robes and flip flops. Now let's talk about Thermal Spa Village. There were so many hot tubs, saunas and meditation rooms everywhere in the village. I never felt like it was too crowded. It was open from 8:00am-10:00pm daily. There is a river running through the property very scenic and peaceful. I don't think we even went to every spa steam room or sauna. It was just so much to experience. Now the spa also offered other services at an additional price. Breakfast was included with the purchase of our cottage. There were two restaurants that served breakfast. Our favorite was The Conservatory because they offered a la carte breakfast items and it was beautiful inside. They also have a Fratellis Italian restaurant on site and bar/ pub on site as well. So as mentioned my sister got married here. She was married in a small chapel called the Ghost House. Then they had the reception in the 4 Seasons reception hall adjacent to the hotel. It was very nice. There was comfortable seating. The food for the wedding was absolutely amazing. I enjoyed every bite and I had the vegetarian dishes. If you are planning to get hitched in Belfast, please consider the Galgorm Resort & Spa. You won't be disappointed.

Spa is nice but private bookings are not respected, random strangers will walk in during your activities and the spa staff do not tell them to leave

There is no better way to spend a glorious Friday afternoon than to have a heavenly Afternoon Tea in The Conservatory, overlooking the river at http://www.galgorm.com/ I was invited along to sample The Gin Afternoon Tea- I had everything on offer except the arrival Gin cocktail and the Gin Champagne cocktail. With my savouries I had a delicious cup of Little Green Bag tea, from India (which I had without milk) which worked very well. The savouries were Cucumber Gazpacho, Gin Cured Salmon Gravalx, Potted Duck with Gin and Lavender Jelly and a finger sandwich of Chicken with Martini Aioli. The mini servings were subtly flavoured with Gin and really went down a treat. For sweets I started with Freshly Baked Scone with Raspberry Gin Jam with clotted cream, note the cream always goes on first-I tried it both ways haha!! Then I tucked into Lemon and Cucumber Cake laced with Hendricks, Vanilla Panacotta with a Sloe Gin Jelly, Brockmans Berry Macaroon, Oranged Infused Gin Tart and a walnut cake (and not the marshmallow). The scone was soft and moist and cream and jam were excellent. The cakes were moist and delicious and not too strong with gin. The panacotta was velvetty and probably my favourite, clever use of gin jelly. The macaroon was purple and hard and dry outside, soft and moist inside and the tart filling was again rich and creamy and pastry was firm and not stodgy. My tea choice here was Black Beauty from India and I had this with a drop of milk. The venue was absolutely fitting for this Regal Gin Afternoon Tea, service was second to none and I managed to get a few minutes with Matthew the Bar Manager and Gin Expert to give me a run down on the different gins used- he really is a font of knowledge!!. The cutlery and crockery befitted the occasion!! I would like to thank Jane and Matthew for making my visit today a very memorable experience. The price tag of £34.94 is per person and includes two Gin cocktails and a selection of 11 teas (from India, China, Spain, South Africa and Egypt) supplied by https://www.johnsonscoffee.com/!! Booking is highly recommended.

Had afternoon tea on a Tuesday with champagne and it was relaxed and you could easily sit on. We had the autumnal treats which included a selection of sandwiches accompanied by a tasty curried carrot soup - which was yummy. We then had a plain and assorted fruit scone and clotted cream. The fruit scone had apricots and different fruits not just sultanas and were warm which made them even more delicious. The middle tier was a macaroon which had peanut butter/ caramel in the middle, a light pistachio pasty - although to be honest I couldn't taste much nuts off it. Then the top was a lemon wafer and panna cotta. All was very flavorsome although extremely sweet I would have preferred more sandwiches over the sweet items as they were so fresh and delicious. Great wee mid-week treat and on-power price wise with other places such as Merchant and that and worth trying. Only con was they have loose leaf tea but getting normal black tea we just had a tea bag and no fresh loose tea.

This is my favourite hotel in Northern Ireland! It is spectacular in both looks and facilities. The spa is amazing and I would stay here for that alone....but thankfully the rest is just as good, Gillies offers an excellent menu and the rooms are beautiful. Such a lovely setting for a wee weekend getaway to pamper yourself :)

Tasting menu was amazing! My favorite spot in Northern Ireland so far. Staff was amazing and soooo nice. Had the best date here because of how kind the waiters were. Highly recommend!! Dessert is also amazing!

I live abroad and was home for a holiday so went with my family as a special treat. There is no doubt that the spa facilities and location are both amazing. I'm not sure of many other places on the same level elsewhere in the world to be honest. However, on the communication side they are really missing a trick which is a crying shame. No email confirming the booking was sent and they couldn't find our booking (kept waiting for some time). It was hard to remember exactly what was included in the particular spa package that we bought. We weren't any clearer after checking in either and had no idea where to go and that a full hour of spa had been booked for us when we had planned to do 15 minutes and meet up again for lunch. What a waste! As for having lunch, we weren't informed that we could only enter the cafe in our robes and slippers! A manager came to speak to us and promised to follow up with an email regarding our whole experience but that didn't happen. The staff really should make sure that first time visitors are fully informed to make the most of their experience and the money they have paid. It could and should have been an amazing experience but we ended up very disappointed. It was also very crowded and so didn't feel very exclusive or like a special treat. The lack of customer service is what's most disappointing. I don't think this would create a good impression for international visitors either.

One of the best spas I have ever been too. For such a large Spa it is run perfectly. Every little detail is given 100% attention. You could easily spend a day in the Spa village as there are so many little things to descover. Robes and slippers are provided for your comfort. There are some watering stations availible to keep away the thirst. The staff are extremely professional and the atmosphere is so welcoming and relaxing. I will definitely be returning very soon.

I booked the thermal spa and afternoon package for myself and my mum to celebrate her birthday. The galgorm had been recommended as the best spa nearby, with the most spa facilities. Being one of the most popular wedding venues I was disappointed by the lack of signposts until you are nearly on top of it. Signal is pretty much non existent so I struggled to get directions on my phone. However, we found it eventually and it was uphill from then on. The spa is beautifully decorated, with tranquil music and soothing staff who ensure your visit runs smoothly. The thermal spa was second to none, there was a large array of sauna type rooms and different jet pools/hot tub as well as heated stone loungers which my mum actually fell asleep on as they were so comfortable and relaxing. There's an outdoor hottub and jet pool which overlook the beautiful river. They also have sun loungers where you can chill out on a warm day and spy on brides getting pictures taken if you are lucky. After the spa a staff member kindly escorted us to the river room where we had afternoon tea. We were given the perfect seats at the window with the most stunning view of the river (and more brides). Afternoon tea was very luxurious with the staff being very attentive and filing up my tea cup at lightening speed. As with all afternoon teas there is no way you will finish it but just ask for a box and they will pack it all up so you can over indulge twice in one day. Can't think of a better way to have some much needed bonding time with my mum.

Nice location, good front desk, pretty grounds, particularly a river that runs through the property. The downside is the room felt very dated and there was no temperature control (I found it quite hot to sleep). I was expecting something a little more modern and less dated but not bad.

The spa was lovely and relaxing I do feel it was quite crowded at times, but it was clean and I had a lovely afternoon. The cafe food was good to. I felt the bed room was a tad dated, and the work In profess started early in The morning was annoying to wake up to. The afternoon tea was divine

It really is the Ultimate in luxury relaxation and wellness. From the moment you arrive at Galgorm you can tell that you are going to have a special experience. The Spa itself was beautiful on entrance and the staff were professional and friendly. The staff member explained what to expect and showed me to the changing rooms. The changing rooms were well equipped and every little touch was taken care off including the fluffy robe and slippers, the fruit infused water and fruit for refreshment. They use Voya products for facials and massage. The day spa packages include relaxation in the thermal spa village, which has indoor pool, infinity hydrotherapy pool, samarium and sauna, Jacuzzi and hot tub. You can choose from signature (85 mins), opulent (70mins), indulgent and luxury treatments. Galgorm spa is truly a place worth visiting. It is expensive, but worth it!

River Room lunch; another return visit lol I need to branch out more. Another beautifully located restaurant in the hotel. We had a lovely view of the river Maine while wating for our meal. A very pleasant restaurant, stylish and refined it commands a hushed but pleasant atmosphere but not in anyway intimidating. Lunch was wonderful :) staff were attentive and friendly and service was excellent. We were offered to finish our dessert and coffees in the River Room Conservatory, a nice little touch.

I was here recently for a friends wedding, I'd been before but only as a child and nothing prepared me for the totally stunning and breath taking scenes all around of the lushious Northern Irish country side. The wedding service was held in the beautiful 'phantom house', located beside the scenic river and waterfalls, it was utterly gorgeous. The room was decorated exquisitely with amtospheric church candles and drapes everywhere. Then the meal was served in the Great Hall where the reception was held later as well. I'd be here all day if I listed everything top class about this place but what sticks in mind was the huge mirror which was nealy as big as my bed. I'm not kidding, if I'd a handbag big enough it'd be gone! Also, the rather grand chairs in the bar area, which were used in bygone days for the night porter, I'm lead to believe, are like an upright body sofa and comfy as anything! Last but certainly not least was the food which was incredible, the wine (wow) I like my wine and can be quite picky about it, it was simply delicious. We stayed the night up at the basic self catering fishermens' cottages, which are a five or ten minute walk from the hotel itself. Perfect if you prefer a little more seclusion and privacy. Up this end the views were breath taking.Our bedorom looked out on to acres of fields littered with horses and cattle. Galgorm is set in 163 acres of lush parkland. We took a walk down by the river side the next morning which I'm sure many people enjoy. The resort is only 30 minutes from Belfast and offers a range of services including spa treatment, horse riding facilities, conference suites, wedding services. The list goes on. Visit their website for more details. If you're looking a romantic weekend away this would be the perfect place to go and treat someone special to a stay I'm sure you'll never forget.

Morris on the front of house team was welcoming informative and a credit to the company Food and drinks are very nice with good size portions for my hubby Spa facility's are great . Room with River view. River very noisy ( not much the hotel can do )

With the Galgorm being in ballymena I wasn't sure what the fuss was about, but I couldn't have been more wrong. It was so nice, the staff were helpful and friendly and with the manicured grounds that you could walk around in at your leisure. The thermal spa, made you feel like you were in another country. It had a great variety of indoor and outdoor pools and facilities. You could easily spend a whole afternoon relaxing and unwinding from your day to day stress. A definite must!

A beautiful spot in beautiful Northern Ireland. We had somehow made a mistake with our reservations and only had one room with one bed for three adults. Vicky, the hotel manager, was calm and creative and helpful and found a solution for us despite being filled up and having two weddings each night. The whole staff seemed to know of our situation and kept asking us if we were happy and making sure that our stay was as convenient and pleasant as possible. If we ever go back to Northern Ireland, we will certainly stay at Galgorm again.

Like heaven on earth. Lol Look forward to staying here at some stage. Just been here for business

I took my friend to high tea in the River Room conservatory in Galgorm this weekend, and they did not disappoint. With the strong winter wind blowing outside we were greeted in the lobby by glowing fires. We made our way through the busy reception and there were plenty of well-presented staff to greet us. The furniture in the dining area was stylish, clean and all looks brand new, the plush carpets and surroundings felt like I was in my rich aunt's house not a hotel. We started off with a choice of teas (too many to mention) and also a choice of sandwiches. We stayed a lot longer than we had planned (2pm - 5.30pm) and the staff continued to bring us more hot tea long after we had finished the food. I would recommend anyone to come along here for a warm welcome and relaxing lunch, mind you the cost means I would only do so on a special occasion. This hotel always delivers on attention to detail.

Lovely hotel for a romantic getaway! The new spa village is gorgeous however extremely busy, even during weekdays. Treatments in the spa are a tad pricey for what they are. Room overlooking the river was a bonus! Next time I would definitely book a private hot tub by the river, looked lush!

Great spot this. I was new to the spa experience when I went here for the first time a couple of years ago under duress. I was a convert pretty soon after getting to the place. Thanks to an overnight mid-week deal which they run throughout the year (check their website for it) we got a package, for a night, dinner and breakfast and unlimited use of the spa for the duration of the stay. My better half assured me I would like spas but I only went for the promise of a night in a nice hotel and being fed like a foie gras goose. Firstly the hotel surpassed my expectations, immaculately kept, luxurious furnishings and attentive, welcoming and friendly staff. Everything you'd hope to find if you were going to a hotel that you already expected to be a cut above the standard. The food was good too, to be completely honest although good, it was just a fraction below a standard that would be in keeping with the rest of the place. The breakfast was excellent so this just applies to the dinner. We were given a separate menu as part of the deal were there on so perhaps that is why, I've never eaten in the restaurant as a 'normal' diner, just when staying on the deal and eating off the deal menu. Finally the spa, it was amazing, a great pool with various massage features around it, 3 different types of sauna/steam room type things and, a fountain the dispenses ice shavings to close your pores after the hot treatments and two full body massage showers. There are too many other little touches and facilities that made the experience top class to go into here, so I'd urge you to try it for yourself as I've been quite a few times now and never yet been let down.

I had a fantastic stay at Galgorm Manor in August of this year. Gillies Bar and Restaurant was excellent; the food was delicious and the service was very attentive. Our room was beautiful, and the bed was magnificent! The height of the bed was up to my waist, and was decorated with plumped up, crisp, clean pillows and a lovely big duvet bliss! This was situated perfectly in front of the large flat screen TV, and was high enough for us to see out the window onto the green and river below. The bathroom, kitted out with all the mini-bath soaps, shampoos, shower gel etc was pristine, and hanging on the back of the door were two bathrobes for us to use. The scenery from the room over the balcony was breathtaking; yards of beautiful green, with a small waterfall and river slowly running along nearby. We also used the spa area in the morning which was excellent It included various relaxation rooms such as sauna, steam room etc, as well as a pool with waterjets, and a glorious outdoor hot tub. You could say that I very much enjoyed my stay at Galgorm Manor, and would love to return!

was up picking my partner from the hotel were she was at a dinner function and a taxi outside reversed into me and i was beside there cctv which i needed as the taxi drivers work mate said i hit him and he would be witness.I contacted them many of times and kept getting ignored over 6 months but at the end they said they had to send it away cause it was faulty in which that company kept ignoring me as i left hundreds of missed calls and was told i would get a call back and i didnt. They ignored me and my solictors and they were a joke. You would think a company that size they would have proper cctv instead of a company useless called contact security systems.Never again i will be there or anyone i know.

Great food in Ballymena. Bang Bang Chicken for starter then a full rack of ribs for main course. Lovely. Didn't have to wait long and service with a smile. Great service, food and not too expensive for what we ordered. Lovely

The only good thing galgorm manor has going for it is the lovely peaceful setting. The hotel is very overpriced and needs to realise that it is situated just outside ballymena not in london. The spa is really good but the food in the hotel was really terrible mcdonalds would have been better.

Delightfuly situated in rolling countryside, I was disappointed as i found staff to be unhelpful and hurried. The menu promised much but deliverd little on the plate, and was quite cool (sent back to be heated!!). Leisure facilities acceptable, the most impressive, warm and welcoming attatchment was gillies bar on the grounds, 10 out of 10 for gillies!!! 1 out of 5 for galgorm manor.

Posh, snooty and over priced! The Spa is amazing though - but far too expensive!! Great grounds and Gillies is brilliant! Lovely atmosphere and good food - way better than snooty and vastly over rated Galgorm Manor Hotel - has delusions of grandeur the restaurant just can't live up to! Friend of mine booked to come and stay during the refurbishment and they waited til the day before he arrived to tell him there was no room for him and had to book in at Leighinmohr himself - staff said they couldn't help him - not impressed!!

This is our dream escape. We have been there 3 times last month because I just could not live without it. We just love it all there,...both restaurants, Junior suite, spa...Recomended!!!