Hotels in Ballywalter · Hotel

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn is one of the stays around Ballywalter, scoring 4.2/5 across 2,270 reviews on Tripadvisor, about 20 km from the mapped city center, listed at 15-25 Main St, Bangor BT19 1JH.

4.2 Tripadvisor (2,270 reviews) 20 km from center

15-25 Main St, Bangor BT19 1JH

4.2/5 Guest score
2,270 Reviews
20 km From city center
3-5 days Typical stay
8 Hotels listed

Ranked #5 of 8 by guest score · #6 closest to the mapped city center.

Best time in Ballywalter is typically Summer — guides often suggest around 3-5 days — the mapped sights feel compact.

About

The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn is one of the oldest luxury hotels in Northern Ireland and is situated near the seaside town of Bangor and the village of Helen's Bay in County Down. Famed as a unique beautiful boutique hotel and wedding venue, its tranquil setting is perfect for romantic getaways, award-winning dining in our Lewis Restaurant, or just a quiet drink in front of roaring log fires.

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Stay tips for Ballywalter

Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.

  • Don't forget sunscreen and beach essentials during summer

  • Visit Ballywalter Castle for a glimpse into history

  • Explore the beautiful Ballywalter Park for nature lovers

More tips on the city page

Recent reviews

5★
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  • G133DCcatherinem 3.0/5 Aug 27, 2026

    My family has been frequenting The Old Inn Crawfordsburn for over 30 years — weddings, christenings, anniversaries, birthdays, all marked there. This stay was a significant departure from the standar…

  • Lucy M 5.0/5 Aug 25, 2026

    I went here with my boyfriend at the restaurant part, and the food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the staff was kind and welcoming i did wait a while until i could pay, but thatu0027s unders…

  • K Alison M 5.0/5 Aug 25, 2026

    Such a gorgeous hotel with so much historical charm (loved the fact that CS Lewis honeymooned at the Old Inn!) but also loved the updates to bring it up to modern standards one would expect at a luxu…