The Old Inn

The Old Inn frequently asked questions

Who owns The Old Inn?

Galgorm Collection owns The Old Inn in County Down. The company acquired the historic hotel from its former owner, Danny Rice, in April 2021.

How do you get to The Old Inn?

By car take the A2 to Ballyrobert Rd/B20 in Ards and North Down, then turn left onto Ballyrobert Road/B20 and the hotel will be on the left.

The closest train station is Helen’s Bay, about one mile from the hotel.

The Old Inn is situated just 10 minutes from George Best City Airport and 40 minutes from Belfast International Airport

By ferry:

• Belfast (Stenaline) operate an HSS ferry from Stranraer to Belfast. Journey time 1 hour 45 minutes
• Larne (P&O Port) operates a high speed jet liner service from Cairnryan to Larne. Journey time 50 minutes
• Norfolkline: 8 hours from Liverpool to Belfast. Operates an overnight service.
• Dublin Port: P&O European Ferries operates a service from Liverpool to Dublin. Journey time approximately 8 hours.

What is included in a spa day at The Old Inn?

What is included in a spa day at The Old Inn depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include a heated pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, heated waterbeds in the covered cabana, marble loungers by a wood fire stove. There are no spa treatments available.

What is near The Old Inn?

Located in the village of Crawfordsburn, just 15-minutes from Belfast and right outside the seaside town of Bangor, The Old Inn is in an ideal location for combining pampering with local exploration. Nearby attractions include:

• Titanic Belfast
• The Crumlin Road Gaol
• Crawfordsburn County Park
• Helen's Bay
• Lagan Towpath
• C.S. Lewis Square
• Scrabo Tower

When was The Old Inn built?

The Old Inn in County Down was built in 1614. It is one of Ireland's oldest inns and is located in the village of Crawfordsburn.

What amenities does The Old Inn have?

The Old Inn is a historic, four-star retreat just outside the seaside town of Bangor, with 32 rooms and suites. The restaurant serves French-inspired dishes, seafood and salads, as well as beautiful afternoon teas. There's also the 1614 Bar.

Facilities include a heated pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, heated waterbeds in the covered cabana, marble loungers by a wood fire stove. There are no spa treatments available.

Accessible facilities include:

• The main entrance to The Old Inn is down a set of two steps.
• There is an accessible entrance at the front of the building.
• There is level entrance into the bar area.
• There is a lift to the first floor from the ground floor.
• They have an accessible parking space in the car park.
• The hotel is staffed 24 hours. They have a wheelchair.
• They have a portable ramp.
• They have an accessible bedroom located on the ground floor close to reception.
• There is one accessible toilet located on the ground floor, fitted with grab rails and an emergency pull cord.

What are the food and drink options at The Old Inn?

The restaurant serves French-inspired dishes, seafood and salads, as well as beautiful afternoon teas. There's also the 1614 Bar.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Old Inn?

There are no spa treatments available.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening hours are 8am to 8pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.