Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Hotels in Northern Ireland
Founded in 1966 by Sir William Hastings, our hotel group has grown to become Northern Ireland's premier independent hospitality provider. Over five decades, we have navigated significant challenges while maintaining a commitment to luxury accommodation and authentic Irish hospitality. Our portfolio now includes six distinctive properties across Belfast, Derry-Londonderry, and the Antrim Coast, each offering unique experiences from five-star urban elegance to historic coastal grandeur. Through family stewardship and strategic reinvestment, we have transformed properties like the Europa Hotel from post-conflict ruins into internationally recognised landmarks. Our expertise extends beyond accommodation to encompass gourmet dining, spa services, and event management, catering to both leisure and business travellers.With a 50% stake in Dublin's Merrion Hotel, we combine local knowledge with international standards, ensuring every guest experiences the warmth and personal touch that define our brand. Our continued expansion reflects confidence in Northern Ireland's tourism potential, demonstrated by major investments like the redevelopment of Windsor House into the Grand Central Hotel. Today, we remain dedicated to preserving our heritage while embracing modern comforts, offering guests access to world-class golf courses, scenic landscapes, and cultural attractions across the region.
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Gourmet Dining
Spa Services
Event Hosting
Golf Packages
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in Northern Ireland's hospitality industry
- Our family-owned business maintains personal service standards across all properties
- We transformed the Europa Hotel from a conflict-damaged site into a landmark
- Our portfolio includes award-winning properties like the Culloden Estate and Spa
- We offer unique access to Northern Ireland's cultural and natural attractions
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our six luxury properties offer premium rooms and suites across Belfast, Derry-Londonderry, and the Antrim Coast. Each hotel combines historic charm with modern amenities, featuring award-winning architecture, scenic views, and bespoke furnishings. Guests enjoy 24-hour concierge service, fine dining options, and exclusive access to local attractions.
Gourmet Dining
We provide exceptional culinary experiences across our properties, featuring Michelin-starred chefs and locally sourced ingredients. Our restaurants offer both traditional Irish cuisine and international dishes, complemented by extensive wine cellars and seasonal tasting menus. Private dining options are available for special occasions.
Spa Services
The Culloden Estate and Spa offers Northern Ireland's premier wellness destination with hydrotherapy pools, treatment suites, and fitness centres. Our spa services include luxury skincare treatments, holistic therapies, and beauty packages using premium product lines. Complimentary access is provided to hotel guests.
Event Hosting
We offer versatile event spaces for weddings, conferences, and corporate events across all properties. Our venues feature state-of-the-art technology, dedicated event coordinators, and custom catering services. The Grand Central Hotel in Belfast provides the largest conference facilities in the region.
Golf Packages
Our hotels provide access to world-class golf courses including Royal County Down and Portstewart Strand. We offer tailored golf packages with green fees, equipment hire, and instructional sessions. Guests receive preferential booking rates and complimentary club storage during their stay.
Questions
What types of hotels does Hastings Hotels operate?
We operate six luxury properties including the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa, the Europa Hotel in Belfast, and the historic Ballygally Castle on the Antrim Coast.
Are Hastings Hotels properties suitable for business events?
Yes, all our hotels offer conference and event facilities, with the Grand Central Hotel providing Belfast's largest dedicated event spaces and technology.
Do Hastings Hotels offer special packages for tourists?
We provide golf packages, spa breaks, and seasonal offers that include local attraction access and dining credits across our properties.
What is Hastings Hotels' history in Northern Ireland?
Founded in 1966, we've grown from two hotels to Northern Ireland's premier group, famously restoring the Europa Hotel after conflict damage in the 1990s.
Can I access local attractions from Hastings Hotels?
Our properties provide easy access to major attractions including the Giant's Causeway, Titanic Belfast, and Derry's historic city walls.
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Reviews (7)
Aaron Ellis
Aug 17, 2021
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You have a lovely hotel in Belfast, situated minutes from the town centre but might I suggest that when you have function parties that you don’t book out the entire hotel. Specifically the rooms one floor up… through the corridor that are 20 yards (I walked it) from the front door of the actual function. It’s good that we can have functions as well but these rooms are just ridiculously close for anyone out with the function to sleep in. I wanted to go and get an early night as I was there for work and it was the peak time for the party and sound was deafening and you can feel
Gary Toner
Aug 04, 2021
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We stayed at Grand Central Hotel for the first time ever this past Friday night and it clinched the title of our “Favourite Hotel in Belfast!” The hotel is beyond awesome and the attention to detail is… unrivalled! From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, the entire evening and indeed experience was first class and then some! The reception staff were amazing. The room we were allocated was on the 17th floor and we have never been lucky enough to enjoy such expansive views across Belfast City Centre! Our room was so beautiful we actually decided to have dinner in our
Harry Parkinson
Jan 11, 2021
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My son and his 2 friends arrived into what should have been a memorial experience after lock down, instead they had to wait 45 minutes for a drinks order delivered to the room. By the Managers (Kieran McManus) own admission they have a skelton staff at night time . There was absolutely no recognition and indeed even though my son paid top price for the suite they were only interested in receiving payment...customer service entirely nonexistent for a purported 5 star hotel
Tomas Kirken
Aug 10, 2020
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We had an amazing stay during a New Years Eve Celebration. The Staff were thoughtful, very attentive, considerate, & Yes, Great Craic' too. The Food was Excellent as was the Service throughout our three days stay. The only downside ( ! ) was the view? On an upper floor overlooking a Building Site & Parking Lot.
Julie Chapman
Jan 22, 2020
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My daughter's booked us to stay here as a Christmas present, they are 14 and 18. They booked it through a search engine so when we tried to upgrade we where not allowed as not booked through Hastings direct. no… empathy for this and no personalisation from the reservations team. When we got there, we waited at reception to check in and was told by the gentleman on receptions he would be with us in 2 mins, he then disappeared with other members of staff in the lift. The room was cold and the sink had a large crack and missing enamel. We decided to visit the Grand Central for a drink before
Emma Holland
Sep 03, 2019
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Just Stayed at your Stormont hotel for 2nights. Was a stay of necessity rather than pleasure as my relative was having serious surgery in the Ulster Hospital and I wanted to be close by. Your staff were… absolutely truly amazing I have never encountered anything like it from start to finish nothing was too much trouble and every effort was made to look after us and make sure we wanted for nothing. Zoe on the desk is an absolute credit to you! She knew why we were there and took time out of her busy day to ask how my relative was several times and asked did we need anything making sure we
Lesley O.
May 12, 2019
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What a stunning castle hotel in a beautiful place! The water that it's located on creates such dynamic scenery! The castle was built in the 1600s but the hotel that was built around it is much newer but still works very well. I love the ambiance and decor inside, and the stunning wood beams in the dining room is quintessential to Northern Ireland. Of course, as a Game of Thrones fan, I was absolutely taken aback when I found out that I was going to be staying in a castle hotel that was fortunate enough to get one of the ten doors made especially for
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