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A large estate with multiple buildings, expansive green fields, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A living room with a flat-screen TV displaying 'Disney 10', a stone fireplace, a white desk, and a beige sofa.

A hot tub, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of a mountain and palm trees.

1. The Briers

10.6 km from Ballyward Lake

Ronda

AED 302

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A room with two red chairs and a small table with a bottle and glasses. A view of the ocean and a grassy area is visible through large windows.

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "AVOC HOTEL" and a number "97". There are outdoor seating areas with benches and a chair.

A cozy restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a vintage lamp.

A cozy room with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

2. Avoca Hotel

12.7 km from Ballyward Lake

Michaela

AED 553

AED 664 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a flowering tree in the foreground.

A window with a view of a garden and a small building.

A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, a large tree, and a house with a sloped roof.

A cozy wooden cabin with a herringbone floor, a dark blue sofa, a yellow armchair, and a small table.

3. Drumee Lodge

9.6 km from Ballyward Lake

Steve

AED 414

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spa area with a hot tub and a view of a vineyard and mountains.

A lobby with a wooden herringbone floor, a round table with a vase, and a red bench.

A restaurant interior with wooden paneling, striped chairs, hanging ferns, and a round table set for dining.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a central water feature, and a tiled floor.

4. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

12.6 km from Ballyward Lake

Brad

AED 798

AED 958 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with a classical architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved driveway leading to a covered outdoor seating area.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chandeliers.

A room with a chandelier, patterned wallpaper, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with a sofa, armchairs, a table, and a chair. There are curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

5. Belmont House Hotel

15.9 km from Ballyward Lake

Elizabeth

AED 593

AED 711 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A large, historic building with multiple towers and a well-maintained garden.

A grand staircase with a wooden railing, a fireplace, and a red carpeted area leading to a dining room.

A landscaped garden with manicured lawns, various shrubs, and a view of distant mountains.

A hotel reception area with a black counter, two lamps, a vase with flowers, a framed picture, and a certificate of excellence on the counter.

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

11.1 km from Ballyward Lake

Denis

AED 678

AED 814 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A lobby with a central bar area, stone pillars, wicker furniture, and a skylight.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A table with a plate of salad, a glass of Guinness beer, and a basket of fried food.

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

11.3 km from Ballyward Lake

Bernard

AED 712

AED 855 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden cabin with a picnic table in front, surrounded by gravel.

A large, multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by smaller structures.

A Christmas tree with ornaments, pine cones, and a star on a wooden surface.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink.

8. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

13.7 km from Ballyward Lake

David

AED 438

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A golf course with undulating terrain and bunkers, surrounded by mountains and a coastal town in the distance.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a clear blue sky with the sun shining.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a framed artwork, and a wooden door.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a television on the wall, and floral wallpaper.

9. Dundrum Inn

13.6 km from Ballyward Lake

nick

AED 434

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A sunlit room with a high ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a bench, and a patterned rug.

A room with a large window, a piano, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a glass door, and a small porch with potted plants.

A room with a view of a green field through a large arched window.

10. Drum Manor

17.5 km from Ballyward Lake

Euphemia

AED 537

AED 537 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a conservatory and a brick extension.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large window offering a view of the countryside.

A courtyard with a brick house, a covered seating area, and a garden with flowers.

11. Lisnacurran Country House

18.9 km from Ballyward Lake

Denisa

AED 446

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, a view of a building with windows, and a brick floor.

A spacious conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen displaying 'Welcome,' and hanging plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A building with a sign 'ANNYVILLE' and a covered entrance.

12. The Bannville Hotel

19.5 km from Ballyward Lake

Sophia

AED 531

AED 637 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, a sofa, and a radiator.

A room with a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A room with two green armchairs, a small table, and a lamp. There is a window with a view outside.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Avoca House

12.8 km from Ballyward Lake

AED 510

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A white building with a black roof, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a fenced area with grazing cattle.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table with a vase, a window with a view, and a mirror.

A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a guitar wall art.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Lough Island Reavy Cottage

3.8 km from Ballyward Lake

AED 1,748

AED 2,097 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door, two windows, and a gravel driveway.

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a brown sofa and cushions.

15. Priest Bridge Cottage

10.8 km from Ballyward Lake

Mary

AED 702

AED 1,231 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wood-burning stove with a chimney, surrounded by a wooden fence and a house in the background.

A forested area with a stone wall and a small white building with arched windows.

A spacious kitchen with a washing machine, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through the door.

A rural landscape with a white house, green fields, and mountains in the background.

16. Ballyginny Cottage

10.8 km from Ballyward Lake

Cora

AED 706

AED 1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A coastal town with buildings, a road, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a washing machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with a dining area, a clock, and a view of a garden.

A cozy living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard, a comfortable sofa set, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Central Apartment 3B

12.6 km from Ballyward Lake

AED 847

AED 1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballyward Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Briers	9.2 Wonderful 319 reviews	View
Avoca Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 205 reviews	View
Drumee Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Belmont House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View

Top Ballyward Lake Hotel Reviews

Flagstaff Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay here again- the staff were great, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was varied and delicious (i had porridge with honey the first day and french toast the second day- there was also cooked food available and a range of continental items). The hotel was quiet and very homely. A very enjoyable stay."

Slieve Donard

8/10 Good

"Good hotel and a great location. Some of our group’s rooms did not have a/c and that was not great. I feel that the decor could use an updating. But service and check in process was solid."

Avoca Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quel bel hôtel! La décoration est magnifique, et que dire de la vue sur le bord de l'eau. Très bien placé pour une randonnée dans les Mournes Mountains. Le resto de l'hôtel est tres décent. Nous recommandons!"

Haslem Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all around. Top marks!"

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, cozy beds, fantastic breakfast & staff."

Banoge House

8/10 Good

"This is a beautiful old home, lots of charm. Room was cozy, bed comfy and warm. Ensuite shower needs to have instructions on how to operate as it took a while to workout. Parking onsite."

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

8/10 Good

"Nice facility-friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant was very good. The spa was excellent. Centrally located and an abundance of self parking. The front desk was extremely helpful in finding us another room as the first one didn’t meet our requirements. It obviously is very popular/busy as a consequence it’s looking a little tired and worn. It could use some minor maintenance-eg paint, cleaning the grout in the showers, etc. We would definitely stay at the hotel again."

FFI Center at Annalong

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet and peaceful. Was nice to walk to dinner and to get some groceries."

Apiary Apartment (Private Balcony & 2mins to Sea)

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent. We will definitely use this property again"

Other attractions near Ballyward Lake

Ballyroney Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyroney Lake during your travels in Banbridge. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Cloghskelt Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cloghskelt Lough during your travels in Banbridge. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Drumena Cashel

You can find out about the history of Newry with a visit to Drumena Cashel. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Legamanny Dolmen

Find out about the history of Castlewellan when you spend time at Legamanny Dolmen. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Castlewellan Forest Park

9.2/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Castlewellan Forest Park, a lovely green space in Castlewellan. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Slieve Croob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Slieve Croob during your travels in Castlewellan. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

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Finnis Play Park

After visiting Finnis Play Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dromore. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Ballylough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballylough during your travels in Annsborough.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballyward Lake?

Ballyward Lake is located in Castlewellan. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Ballyward Lake?

Slieve Donard is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. You'll find it 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Ballyward Lake. Other good options in the area include The Briers and Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ballyward Lake?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ballyward Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballyward Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Ballyward Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ballyward Lake?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Ballyward Lake, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Ballyward Lake hotels

1. The Briers

2. Avoca Hotel

3. Drumee Lodge

4. Marine & Lawn Slieve Donard

5. Belmont House Hotel

6. Enniskeen Country House Hotel

7. Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

8. Forestview Cabin No 1 - Cosy Cabin Stay

9. Dundrum Inn

10. Drum Manor

11. Lisnacurran Country House

12. The Bannville Hotel

13. Avoca House

14. Lough Island Reavy Cottage

15. Priest Bridge Cottage

16. Ballyginny Cottage

17. Central Apartment 3B

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Top Ballyward Lake Hotel Reviews

Flagstaff Lodge

Slieve Donard

Avoca Hotel

Haslem Hotel

Enniskeen Country House Hotel

Banoge House

Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa

FFI Center at Annalong

Apiary Apartment (Private Balcony & 2mins to Sea)

Other attractions near Ballyward Lake

Ballyroney Lake

Cloghskelt Lough

Drumena Cashel

Legamanny Dolmen

Castlewellan Forest Park

Slieve Croob

Finnis Play Park

Ballylough

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