Culloden Estate and Spa

Culloden Estate and Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns Culloden Estate & Spa?

Culloden Estate & Spa is owned by Hastings Hotels, a family-owned group of luxury hotels in Northern Ireland, founded by Sir William Hastings, with Howard Hastings serving as Chairman and McGinn as Managing Director as of 2024, continuing the family legacy. The Hastings family purchased the estate in 1967, making it a cornerstone of their collection, alongside properties like the Europa and Slieve Donard.

How do you get to Culloden Estate & Spa?

The Culloden stands on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, the hotel is only six miles from Belfast City Centre.

Trains run regularly between Belfast and Dublin, journey time is approximately two hours 10 minutes. Rail link between Cultra and Belfast Central Stations is 2 minute’s walk from the hotel.

George Best Belfast City Airport is situated three miles from the centre of Belfast and 10 minutes by taxi from the hotel. The N.I. Rail service to Sydenham stops at the airport and runs from Great Victoria Street Station.

Belfast International Airport is situated at Aldergrove, 19 miles from the centre of Belfast. Journey time approximately 30 minutes (via the M2 motorway). An airport shuttle service operates between the City Centre and Belfast International Airport.

What is included in a spa day at Culloden Estate & Spa?

What is included in a spa day depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include a leisure pool, Jacuzzi, Chromatherapy steam room and needle shower, a gym, two exercise studios, and a juice bar. There are two treatment rooms, where therapists use ESPA products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near the Culloden Estate & Spa?

Culloden Estate & Spa is in an ideal location for combining pampering with local exploration. Nearby attractions include:

• Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
• Stormont
• Titanic Belfast
• Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens
• St George's Market
• Belfast City Hall
• Giant's Causeway
• Antrim Coast
• Mourne Mountains

When was Culloden Estate & Spa built?

The Culloden Estate & Spa was built in 1876, originally as a private stone villa for Belfast stockbroker William Auchinleck Robinson, later becoming the Bishop's Palace before its transformation into the luxury hotel it is today.

What amenities does Culloden Estate & Spa have?

In 12 acres of gardens and woodland, Culloden Estate is a five-star hotel with 105 rooms, and views across the Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline. The restaurant at Culloden Estate is the award-winning, Mitre Restaurant, serving contemporary Irish cuisine using fresh, local produce. For something more casual however, the bar, conservatory, and lounge offer their own dining options, and The Cultra Inn, complete with log fires, is a cosy bar and restaurant to settle into for lunch.

Facilities include a leisure pool, Jacuzzi, Chromatherapy steam room and needle shower, a gym, two exercise studios, and a juice bar. There are two treatment rooms, where therapists use ESPA products in a collection of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• They have a number of disabled parking spaces in close proximity to the hotel.
• There are three wheelchair accessible double rooms with wet rooms. The beds in these rooms can also be made as a twin.

What are the food and drink options at Culloden Estate & Spa?

The restaurant at Culloden Estate is the award-winning Mitre Restaurant, serving contemporary Irish cuisine using fresh, local produce. For something more casual however, the bar, conservatory, and lounge offer their own dining options, and The Cultra Inn, complete with log fires, is a cosy bar and restaurant to settle into for lunch.

How many treatment rooms are there at Culloden Estate & Spa?

There are two treatment rooms, where therapists use ESPA products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening hours are 9am to 5pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.