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Kings Inn
28-30 Lower Square, Castlewellan BT31 9DW Northern Ireland
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#2 of 2 B&Bs in Castlewellan
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A family run hotel that has been tastefully renovated to provide the most modern facilities.It has been in the King family for over 70 years,3 generations.We have 8 en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities in all. Our intimate restaurant has established a well deserved reputation for its warm atmosphere, superb cuisine and excellent service. Relax with a drink in the comfort of our lounge and dine with a choice of our exstensive bar meals. Experience our weekly entertainment in the lounge bar. The stables suite is ideal for that special occasion weather it be a wedding, birthday or anniversary, we offer meals to suite all occasions from 10 to 110. Close by is Castlewellan forest park with its renowned laboretium as well as many beautiful walks and lakes. The worlds biggest maze is situation within walking distance from us.The famous Royal County Down golf course is only a five minute drive away with another six courses within easy reach. We look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Wine / champagne
Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Complimentary toiletries
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Modern
Location
28-30 Lower Square, Castlewellan BT31 9DW Northern Ireland
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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A group of friends and I booked here for the weekend of the 29/10/21. John, Fionnuala and all the staff could not have been more friendly or helpful, the bedrooms are immaculately clean and very comfortable. The extra joy of a late breakfast served up to noon at the weekend was of great comfort to all the group as we were enjoying the local pubs in Castlewellan on the Friday night. We all had a late Sunday meal at the Kings Inn and the food could not be faulted, great food at a great price. And lastly a massive thank you to Fionnuala and John for liaising with my friends to host my 50th Birthday party at the Kings Inn. We all had a wonderful weekend.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Unexpectedly Surprised...... having traveled through Castlewellan on numerous occasions over the years on our way to Newcastle the Kings Inn never really caught our attention as the exterior always seemed a little run down.
Today 02/01/2023 we decided to call for a snack and we were pleasantly surprised..... nice decor and great atmosphere.
The menu was reasonably priced with plenty of choice although it consisted mainly of chicken dishes..... although to be fair these were varied.
Staff were very good, very attentive and nothing was to much trouble considering how busy the bar was. The 2 girls were both 5*.
All in all a very positive experience and in future we will definitely call in again.
Today 02/01/2023 we decided to call for a snack and we were pleasantly surprised..... nice decor and great atmosphere.
The menu was reasonably priced with plenty of choice although it consisted mainly of chicken dishes..... although to be fair these were varied.
Staff were very good, very attentive and nothing was to much trouble considering how busy the bar was. The 2 girls were both 5*.
All in all a very positive experience and in future we will definitely call in again.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Plenty of free parking at the front
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We were spending a few day's in Down from Kerry and passing through Castlewellan stopped looking for a place to eat. We entered Kings Inn and were greeted warmly by the waitress. The menu had a wide choice and we were served quickly. The food was hot and well presented and helpings were a good size, in fact we couldn't even contemplate dessert after main course!!! The restaurant was clean and the toilets were also well maintained. We were so impressed with this place we returned the next day and were not disappointed and met another waitress who was equally friendly. We ended up having a lovely conversation with her and another woman. We were made very welcome both days and were not disappointed with our food. If you are anywhere near Castlewellan stop at the Kings Inn for food or a drink, you won't regret it.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Good place to eat, also nice town with a lovely forest park nearby
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Lovely stay at the King's Inn. Staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. Lovely clean, spacious room, very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast. I will definitely be returning. Family were camping at Castlewellan Country Park so it was a perfect location.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Went to Kings Inn Castlewellan for dinner on Sunday 6th September. Sat outside as weather was gorgeous. Service great and very quick. Food was delicious and stayed hot due to plates being heated properly. Could not fault staff service or quality of meal. Would definitely go back. 5 stars at least.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Beautiful, comfortable and spacious room. Immaculately clean. Very friendly, attentive staff. Local people in the bar were also very friendly and welcoming. Great location and excellent value for money. A most enjoyable stay.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Spent New Year’s Eve here with the family was a last minute reservation. Was made to feel very welcome, rooms freshly decorated and clean. Great entertainment, hearty food and fantastic hosts! Will definitely be back thanks Fionnuala and John
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We where out for a drive and enjoying the beautiful Northern Irish weather and finding it difficult to find somewhere to get food, everywhere was extremely busy!
Driving through Castlewellan we decided to stop and try our luck at the Kings Inn. Although the hotel was busy but we got an outside table and finished our evening with good food and friendly service.
The table service from Fionnula was excellent and she has a lovely friendly manner as has John and very helpful. Although both were very busy they made us feel welcomed and are excellent at their job. I don't know the chef's name but his/her food was excellent, really enjoy it!
I would definitely recommend the Kings Inn on this visit and consider an overnight stay, many thanks,
'G & Jim'
Driving through Castlewellan we decided to stop and try our luck at the Kings Inn. Although the hotel was busy but we got an outside table and finished our evening with good food and friendly service.
The table service from Fionnula was excellent and she has a lovely friendly manner as has John and very helpful. Although both were very busy they made us feel welcomed and are excellent at their job. I don't know the chef's name but his/her food was excellent, really enjoy it!
I would definitely recommend the Kings Inn on this visit and consider an overnight stay, many thanks,
'G & Jim'
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip: NA - Did not have an overnight stay
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Visited Kings inn hotel / bar restaurant Castlewellan tonight. Outstanding food and excellent service. Strongly recommend . Well spaced out. Lovely family friendly atmosphere. Menu various to suit all ages
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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I stayed at the Kings Inn for one night as i was in Castlewellan for a Triathlon. I have travelled all over Ireland racing and i have never stayed in such an unaccomodating place before.
My partner and I travelled to castlewellan and we were pretty enthusiatic about the Kings Inn having read some of the reviews. We were so disappointed.
I had been in contact with the hotel twice the week before we arrived asking about breakfast times, the race i was doing started at 10am so i needed to be having breakfast at half 7 or so. They assured me on the phone that they would look after me. Obviously i wouldn't b eating a big fry before the race, i had brought my own porridge and fruit with me in case they didn't have anything to suit a pre-race breakfast. When i arrived the guy who was there said breakfast was at 10am and there was no possibility of getting breakfast earlier. I asked if i could use the kitchen to make porridge myself, but he wasnt having any of it. This was never a problem in any other B&B or hotel i have stayed in.
We were brought to our room on the first floor where we were greeted with an awful musty smell all over the place. Our room was tiny, the toliet didnt flush properly and i discocvered the next morning that the kettle in the room was not working so i couldnt even make a coffee.
I was woken during the night by 2 drunks and the barman having a heated discussion in the bar. The walls are paper thin and i could hear everything. I have never complained about noise in a hotel before but this was ridiculous and at 3am i went down to the bar to ask them to keep the noise down, the barman initially denied it was them making the noise and followed me to my room then to hear the noise for himself. Once there he admitted it was them making the noise and left!! Crazy Stuff! I couldnt wait to get out of there the next day.
On checking out i told the guy the kettle in our room wasnt working and his exact words were "Oh yes Sir, we meant to change that this week".
This is the first time i have ever reviewed any place i have ever stayed in but i was so disappointed and angry leaving this place i promised myself i would leave a review so other people wouldnt be fooled into staying here.
My partner and I travelled to castlewellan and we were pretty enthusiatic about the Kings Inn having read some of the reviews. We were so disappointed.
I had been in contact with the hotel twice the week before we arrived asking about breakfast times, the race i was doing started at 10am so i needed to be having breakfast at half 7 or so. They assured me on the phone that they would look after me. Obviously i wouldn't b eating a big fry before the race, i had brought my own porridge and fruit with me in case they didn't have anything to suit a pre-race breakfast. When i arrived the guy who was there said breakfast was at 10am and there was no possibility of getting breakfast earlier. I asked if i could use the kitchen to make porridge myself, but he wasnt having any of it. This was never a problem in any other B&B or hotel i have stayed in.
We were brought to our room on the first floor where we were greeted with an awful musty smell all over the place. Our room was tiny, the toliet didnt flush properly and i discocvered the next morning that the kettle in the room was not working so i couldnt even make a coffee.
I was woken during the night by 2 drunks and the barman having a heated discussion in the bar. The walls are paper thin and i could hear everything. I have never complained about noise in a hotel before but this was ridiculous and at 3am i went down to the bar to ask them to keep the noise down, the barman initially denied it was them making the noise and followed me to my room then to hear the noise for himself. Once there he admitted it was them making the noise and left!! Crazy Stuff! I couldnt wait to get out of there the next day.
On checking out i told the guy the kettle in our room wasnt working and his exact words were "Oh yes Sir, we meant to change that this week".
This is the first time i have ever reviewed any place i have ever stayed in but i was so disappointed and angry leaving this place i promised myself i would leave a review so other people wouldnt be fooled into staying here.
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Latest checkin time is 10pm
Sorry but we don't have any on line booking agents .please could you tel. 0044 28437 78247
And we will help you all we can
Many thanks
John King
LOCATION
United KingdomNorthern IrelandCounty DownCastlewellan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Kings Inn?
Nearby attractions include The Traveler's rest motorhome park (0.2 km), Mourne Road Tours (0.4 km), and Blue Beans Cultural Gift & Craft Shop (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Kings Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Kings Inn?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Kings Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kings Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Maginns Bar, Urban Cafe, and Nana's Kitchen.
Is Kings Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Castlewellan.
Does Kings Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Kings Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mary Catherine's Cottage (10.8 km) and Clough Castle (8.0 km).
Is Kings Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.