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Northern Ireland-based hotel and spa resort Galgorm has announced a £3m investment – unveiling a major guestroom refurbishment programme and plans for a new Forest Spa Garden.
These developments further enhance the resort’s Thermal Spa Village and reinforces its commitment to investing in Northern Ireland’s growing tourism sector.
£2m has been invested to renovate Galgorm’s six junior suites – which are now complete with private hot tubs on the balconies overlooking the River Maine. The group also plans to refurbish 45 superior rooms which are due for completion by July 2025.
Additionally, set to open in autumn 2025, a new Forest Spa Garden represents an additional £1m investment.
Located across the River Maine and opposite the existing Thermal Spa Village, the retreat will be nestled within the resort’s woodland area and feature four cabanas, three private hot tubs, a sauna, and forest walkways. A bespoke bridge will also connect the new Forest Spa Garden to the main spa.
The new Forest Spa Garden will be open to all overnight and day spa guests, whilst also aimed at specifically providing an accessible wellness experience for guests staying in Galgorm’s newly opened Forest Dens.
This latest investment forms part of Galgorm’s broader £40m expansion strategy to 2027.
The resort, the flagship property in the Galgorm Collection portfolio, has already seen over £60m invested since 2010, whilst the hospitality group also recently announced it had acquired Galgorm Castle Estate in Ballymena and Roe Valley Resort in Limavady for a combined £28m, committing an additional £22m to enhance the properties and estates over the next five years.
Colin Johnston, managing director of the Galgorm Collection, said: “These investments allow us to push boundaries in creating exceptional guest experiences. The junior suites’ private balcony hot tubs offer guests a spa retreat within their own room, while the Forest Spa Garden introduces an entirely new way to relax and reconnect with nature.
“Our guests both from home and overseas can expect even more from Galgorm, and this latest chapter reflects our vision for world-class hospitality here in Northern Ireland.”
