Although the town is small, there’s some excellent guesthouses and hotels in Carlingford.
Situated on the stunning Carlingford Lough, and with the backdrop of Slieve Foye casting its impressive shadow over the landscape, Carlingford is the perfect spot to relax and explore.
Luckily, there’s some stunning guesthouses and hotels in Carlingford that make the perfect base to explore from.
The best B&Bs and hotels in Carlingford
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The first section of our guide is packed with our favourite guesthouses and hotels Carlingford has to offer.
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1. Carlingford House Town House Accommodation
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When it comes to sheer style and comfort, our next property gives the best hotels in Carlingford a good run for their money.
Standard double rooms that feature complimentary tea and coffee making, a private bathroom, WiFi, flat-screen televisions, and superb mountain views.
A shared lounge offers space for those seeking company, or for groups to spend time together.
The convenient location also offers ease of access to many of the most popular things to do in Carlingford, and within walking distance of a range of popular eateries serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
2. McKevitt’s Village Hotel
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Mc Kevitt’s is another of the more popular Carlingford hotels and you’ll find it on the town’s medieval market square.
Mc Kevitt’s boasts 14 bedrooms, a mixture of doubles, family, triple, and quad-share, and each comes with its own ensuite.
If you don’t want to leave the hotel, McKevitt’s Bar & Restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with live traditional Irish music, a great selection of local beers and spirits, and fresh, locally sourced dishes like the famous Carlingford Oysters.
3. Four Seasons Hotel
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Set opposite the stunning Carlingford Lough, the Four Seasons offers its guests an affordable and luxurious stay in relaxing comfort and it’s one of the more popular hotels in Louth.
There’s a range of single, double, triple, and family rooms with varying degrees of styling, from standard through to deluxe and superior rooms that even have four-poster beds.
The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford offers a luxurious dining experience at the Lough Lounge Bar & Restaurant, featuring modern Irish cuisine with fresh, seasonal, and local produce.
The 4FIT Leisure Club provides an 18-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a fully equipped gym with personal training and fitness classes available.
If you’re looking for nice and central hotels in Carlingford, you can’t go wrong with the Four Seasons.
4. Shalom
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A delightful combination of B&B and self-catered accommodation, Shalom is perfect for guests seeking a relaxed and informal stay.
With three B&B rooms, one twin room with two double beds, and two double rooms with single beds, the B&B portion of this accommodation is ideal for groups and adults travelling together.
The self-catering accommodation comprises three one-bedroom apartments, with the bedrooms containing a double bed, and a single fold-up bed.
Also included in the apartments is a large living area with sofas, a kitchenette for meal preparation, and dramatic views of the Cooley and Mourne mountains and the peninsula.
5. The Bay Tree Restaurant & Guesthouse
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Located in a prime and central area of Carlingford, the Bay Tree offers guests a unique combination of guesthouse accommodations and dining, all at the same convenient address.
With seven individually designed and decorated double rooms, each room comes with flat-screen televisions, an en suite bathroom with a power shower, and complimentary WiFi.
On top of that, each room features themes taken from local Celtic folklore and legend, making your stay a memorable one.
Breakfast is served in the downstairs restaurant, where you can also enjoy lunch and dinner. The menu at The Bay Tree is award-winning and features local seasonal produce at its finest.
6. Riverside Lodge
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On the opposite side of the peninsula, and only a short 10-minute drive from Carlingford, the Riverside Lodge is a haven set amongst rolling fields of farmland, and at the foot of the Cooley Mountains with quaint Irish villages nearby.
The Lodge offers B&B style accommodation, with four rooms that include a triple-share room, and three doubles with four-poster beds.
The Lodge also has 2 independent apartment suites available, which are ideal for couples or groups as they offer accommodations for 2 adults per suite.
Breakfast is included in the rate, and private parking is also available.
7. The Oystercatcher Lodge Guest House
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The Oystercatcher Lodge Guest House, situated right in the heart of town, offers spacious and comfortable rooms perfect for relaxation after exploring the historic area.
Located within walking distance of local restaurants, bars, harbors, castles, and Carlingford Lough, the lodge also provides free off-street parking.
Although breakfast isn’t included, the property is a short walk from many of the best restaurants in Carlingford.
8. Carlingford Marina Apartments
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And last but by no means least in our guide to the best guesthouses and hotels in Carlingford is the Marina Apartments.
For those with nautical inclinations, the Carlingford Marina Apartments offers the very best of self-catering accommodations.
Ideal for adults, groups, or families exploring the area, as they feature a separate large master bedroom with a double bed, and a double bed and single bed in the lounge area.
The kitchenette and lounge areas are spacious and well-appointed with comfortable seating, all the necessary kitchen equipment you’d expect, and superb views of the marina and docked boats.
Another benefit of this location is its ease of access to many of the best pubs in Carlingford along with it’s proximity to the start of the Carlingford Greenway.
Carlingford hotels: Where have we missed?
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places to stay in Carlingford from the guide above.
If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.