Culloden Estate & Spa

We went for the Christmas party night in the 20 December 2025 Very disappointed with the food. Small portions and chocolate pudding minute served on a large plate The group were fantastic and kept everyone dancing. Surroundings lovely but I have had better meals in 3 star hotels both in Northern Ireland and England

*REVISED REVIEW* ive never been more happy to revise a review in my life. Had a MINOR issue during my last stay, honestly wouldn't even have called it an issue but my review vaguely mentioned it and I still gave a VERY positive review as the hotel, staff and service deserved it. Hotel reached out to me with a very gracious offer to rectify the issue and it was massively appreciated and im glad I can now give a full review based on my stay on sunday. Its how you are treated when people arnt looking, there is no money to be made and the hotel set their own standards and do everything they can to maintain them and even surpass them and the culloden is the gold standard in this regard. So here it is, when leaving a review i like to give a full, frank and honest review of the good and the bad. 38 year old normal guy visiting with his wife for a relaxing stay before christmas. The hotel. The grounds are IMMACULATELY kept, mentioned to the wife whilst there how much work must go into keeping it so pristine, especially during the winter months. There wasnt a leaf out of place. The hotel itself is regal, inviting and of an extremely high spec. The atmosphere in all areas of the hotel is relaxed and friendly. The room. We stayed in the Troon suite, ohhhhhh my! Spacious, decor amazing and had all the modern touches you would expect in a 5 star hotel. Welcome card with 2 frosted cupcakes from the hotel manager was a lovely touch and the turn down service was lovely to come back to after dinner. Its exactly what yoy would want from a hotel suite and more. The spa. The spa at the culloden is incredible. You could spend hours here just letting time drift by. The amenities are well maintained, spacious and you have everything you could possibly want from a spa (pool, jacuzzi sauna, steam ect). Yoy can have some lunch and drinks served to you pool side and its exactly what we did and i was actually a bit gutted we had to leave to get ready for dinner. Perfect way to spend an afternoon. The cultra inn. We booked into the cultra inn for dinner! Spectacular doesnt begin to describe the service, atmosphere and quality of food! It was worth every penny and more! The quality of ingredients they use smashes you in the face with every bite. All the staff in the restaurant were attentive, welcoming and friendly but il say more on the staff in a minute as its a massive point. Breakfast in the morning is head and shoulders the best breakfast you will get in any hotel north or south. It has EVERYTHING, you can order al a carte (eggs benedict, pancakes ect) but you can also mix in whatever you want from the hot/cold buffets. Id be here all day going through everything they have but its not just the selection, its the quality of food that you get that sets it apart. The little booklet explaining where they source all their local ingredients and a bit of a back story to its origins and quality are again small touches that elevates the entire hotel. Again the service truly is superb and runs like clockwork. The staff. This is where this hotel stands ALONE, miles ahead of what ive experienced in other hotels. Every single member of staff when encountered throughout our stay was at the very top of their game, absolute professionals and had a personality and friendly demeanor to match. Adam in the cultra inn, fantastic at what he does! Really likeable guy and could have chatted to him for hours. Zach in the spa we met on our last trip and again this time and he was a great laugh! Gets you anything you need with a smile and can share a joke or two throughout the day. Hugh the concierge who we met on our last trip, who offered to drive to the nearest sporting shop to get me swimming trunks because i like an idiot forgot to pack mine (got sorted at the spa so no need) but the staff go out of their way to make sure you are well looked after. You can see that every member of staff takes the reputation and standards of the hotel personally and they really are a credit to the hotel. If I was in the hospitality business id be head hunting at the culloden lol. Overall. I genuinely have nothing negative to say about our stay! And if you have a look at my many other reviews its a rarity if not unique as I like to always give an honest review, good and bad. The title of "5 star" is banded around far too often imo and has become diluted in the the hospitality business. Ive been to more or less every other "big" or "5 star" hotel in the country and as nice as they are the culloden is the only one worthy of having a 5 star title. The difference being the small things! But attention to detail, small touches and genuine care and hospitality towards your guests MATTER and it doesnt go unnoticed. Well done everyone at the culloden, my one and only flawless review and you have gained two regular visitors for the future and we cant thank you enough for making our stay what it was and look forward to visiting again very soon. Take a bow! 👏👏👏👏

My wife and I found staying in the Culloden Hotel an absolute joy. In every respect our stay was of the highest standard. From the location, to the sculptures and art work, to the decor, to the ambience, to the rooms, to the excellent service all enhanced a most relaxing time.

This is a beautiful hotel, pure luxury and I did not want to leave. The food and staff were wonderful, especially Shay, while we had the lovely festive afternoon tea. The pool area and hotel grounds were beautiful, and the rooms were bright and so comfortable. My favourite area to sit and relax with a drink was the cosy area just off reception beside the lovely warm fire. Already thinking about our next visit as wedidnt want to leave!!

Wonderful service with top notch grounds. Lovely rooms, breakfast was very good, bartenders make a delightful Old Fashioned. Would definitely recommend and return the next time I’m in Belfast.