Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort Review

Looking for the best luxury hotel near Dundalk and Carlingford in Ireland?

If you’re organizing a road trip of the Emerald Isle, we suggest including a tour of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Ballymascanlon Hotel is the perfect accommodation to explore this fascinating region steeped in ancient history. It’s located a short drive north of Dublin and south of Belfast.

Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort is set on 130 acres of pretty parkland. An impressive Victorian House forms the heart of the hotel.

Located in Ireland’s North East on the scenic Cooley Peninsula, the hotel is a stones throw from the Irish Sea and Mourne Mountains.

The hotel boasts chic suites, fitness centre with gym, spa, indoor pool and tennis courts as well as an 18-hole parkland golf course and clutch of restaurants.

Before booking your trip to Ireland, here are a list of highlights that make Ballymascanlon Hotel stand out from the rest:

• The hotel’s location smack dab between Dublin and Belfast make it a great option for those looking to explore Ireland’s Ancient East and Northern Ireland on the same holiday. We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and enjoyed scenic drives each day to neighbouring villages and historic sites.
• Golf addicts will adore the hotel’s scenic 18-hole parkland course.
• The hotel boasts just shy of 100 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Many accommodations offer scenic views of the golf course and gardens.
• If you’re looking to keep fit on holiday guests can workout at the hotel’s boutique gym, outdoor tennis courts or indoor pool. The spa area also includes a cold plunge, sauna and outdoor hot tub.
• Ballymascanlon Hotel boasts top drawer culinary experiences, including a sumptuous breakfast buffet, elevated pub fare at the Terrace Bar and contemporary fine dining Irish cuisine at The Proleek Restaurant.
• History buffs can enjoy a short stroll along the river to visit the magnificent Proleek Portal Tomb, tucked away from the hotel’s golf course. It is one of the finest examples of its kind in Ireland. Portal tombs have two tall stones at the front and a smaller stone at the back supporting a large capstone.

Whether you’re keen to book a golf holiday or romantic weekend getaway, Ballymascanlon Hotel is the ideal address to spend 2 or 3 nights while exploring Ireland’s Ancient East.