Culloden Estate & Spa

Have you ever listened to an incredible composition, like Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, and feel goosebumps take over your body, or stared into a Rembrandt for just about long enough to feel yourself getting pulled into the painting? The two nights spent at the Culloden felt pretty damn close to one of these feelings, one breath taking moment after another! We were celebrating the missus’s milestone birthday and our milestone anniversary. From the moment, we walked through those revolving doors, we felt we slipped into a time capsule - where luxury met grandeur and exceptional service. “You’ll be in the Clock Tower Suite,” said the lovely lady at the reception. I hadn’t booked the Clock Tower suite, but I knew what it was. An upgrade. Not just a simple one step upgrade. This was several steps up. Jonathan took our luggage, and escorted us to our suite, all the while chatting to us as if we were long lost friends. To say that we were amazed by the Clock Tower suite, would be an understatement! We were simply blown away. Breath taken. It was a massive suite that overlooked the Belfast Harbour. “Think about this,” said Jonathan pointing at the water, before he left us to soak it all in, “someone back in April, 1912, was in this castle, in this very room, watching the world’s largest ship, the Titanic, sail by these very waters, never to return.” We let that sink in. No pun intended. We felt like royalty up there. We had a sofa set, a coffee machine, extra space to just chill and feel at home, a huge king sized bed, and a bathroom big enough to play cricket it. And I’m not exaggerating this! What spaciousness. What awesomeness. What luxury. There were red velvet cupcakes and a note waiting for us in our room. The note wished the missus on her birthday and our anniversary. It wasn’t just a generic note, the note felt like it was written by someone who knew us. There was a lovely personal touch to it. These gestures stand out and make you want to go back! Again and again! A lot of reviewers have written about the lawns and the art on there. But do you know that these lawns have made it to Northern Ireland Tourism’s official advert? Look it up. Throughout our stay, we were taken care of so beautifully that we didn’t feel like doing any of the touristy things we wanted to do. We felt like just spending the whole two days in the hotel itself. Chill in the pool, eat at the Lough Bar, have pints at the Cultra Inn, a cozy pub, detached from the main hotel building that you would need to get to while navigating through the estate lawns, admiring the art set up there. Sit by the fireplace in the drawing room with a book and a glass of wine, or enjoy someone playing the piano in the middle of the lobby, there’s so much to soak in. We had an amazing time there. We drove 5 hours from Cork in the Republic to get there, and believe me when I say, we’re going back for seconds, and then maybe thirds. Who knows, perhaps even fourths. I am quite certain, the missus and I will be talking about this beautiful property to people for a long time to come. And I want to conclude this review by thanking everyone at the property, the staff, the servers at the Lough Bar (Patsy) and Cultra Inn (Joel), Jonathan, who helped us settle in, and everyone who took the effort to setting up our rooms and making us feel like royalty, thank you! Thank you so very much! Lots of love, Neil and Vanessa

Room was lovely Beautiful views Spa is amazing Cultra Inn is slightly disappointing as there is a very limited all day menu. No music or entertainment if that is what you're looking for. Literally 2 seconds walk from the train station.

We recently spent a few nights celebrating our birthdays at the Culloden Hotel, and it exceeded every expectation. Our suite was absolutely stunning — spacious, beautifully appointed, and wonderfully comfortable, with those classic touches of luxury that make a stay feel special. Waking up to the sweeping views over the grounds and Belfast Lough was a highlight each morning. The hotel’s gardens and surrounding estate are immaculate and incredibly peaceful; perfect for a stroll at any time of day. One of the unexpected benefits of staying here is just how convenient the location is. Cultra train station is only a short walk away, making trips into Belfast effortless. We used it several times, including for a visit to the Titanic Museum, and it couldn’t have been easier. The staff, however, are what truly elevates the Culloden. Every interaction was warm, professional, and genuine. A very special mention goes to Hugh at the concierge — he went above and beyond to help us plan our days and made us feel completely looked after from the moment we arrived. In Vespers restaurant, Leah and Shea provided exceptional service, pairing friendliness with real expertise. The food was superb, and their attention made our dining experience memorable. We left already talking about when we’d return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious, relaxing stay with outstanding service.

Amazing stay at Culloden Estate and Spa! Three nights at the Culloden Estate in Belfast, Ireland were pure magic for my husband and I. This property is jaw-droppingly gorgeous inside and out and it is currently decked out for the holidays. Culloden has stunning views of both the grounds with art pieces throughout the property and walkways to stroll around them, but it also is situated on a hill so it has breathtaking views of the waterfront beyond the property. It is surprisingly affordable in view of the tremendous property amenities and level of staff service. From the moment we arrived Dylan and the whole front desk staff made us feel like family and took care of everything that we could possibly need. Dylan actually had a knack for anticipating our needs even before we knew them ourselves throughout our stay. Dylan upgraded our room and made us feel comfortable and personally cared for. Dylan and James who met us at the door were truly outstanding ambassadors for the property and the Hastings brand. We had high tea twice during our stay - once in the gorgeous dining room and once in the spa - both times were fantastic experiences! The dining room service was by Se (pronounced “Shay”) Se was well versed on the tea selection and the accompanying food. Moreover, Se was friendly, smart and gave us tips for enjoying the area while providing perfect tea service. The spa tea service was no less perfect. The staff member who served our tea was funny and immediately made us feel welcomed and relaxed. And our spa services were wonderful. We stopped at the sister property located within steps of the Culloden called the Cultra Inn for drinks after returning from the Titanic exhibit one evening and we were delighted with the atmosphere. Literally everyone was friendly, including staff, the patrons, and their dogs which are allowed in the establishment. We felt like we’d stumbled in to meet a group of friends. I can’t say enough about the staff of Culloden. The entire estate is kept immaculate down to the corners. On top of that, they possess the rare talent of being both genuinely friendly and also highly discreet and proactive in their service, elevating this property from great to truly magnificent. If I have ever felt like royalty in my life it has been here. Everyone should stay at Culloden estate at least once. We’re leaving in the morning, and I’m already dreaming of ways to return…

Great stay will certainly be back in the future everything was great.Food,Spa,Drinks and staff were all great!.