The Cuan in Co Down is The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2025 winner in Northern Ireland!
This week The Times and The Sunday Times reveals its definitive list of the 100 Best Places to Stay from across the UK. The guide will be available on Monday 10th March via the online interactive guide and as a supplement within the newspaper on Sunday 16th March.
The Cuan in Downpatrick, Co Down is named the best place to stay in Northern Ireland by The Times and The Sunday Times.
The judges describe the hotel as “one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets” and says “the old-fashioned boozer in Co Down has been taken to new heights with a £1m renovation that’s revamped its rooms and restaurants.”
Claire Irvin, Head of Travel of The Times and The Sunday Times, says;
“The judging process for this year’s Best Places To Stay awards has been as rigorous as ever, as our criteria combines with the ever-increasing importance our readers place on value for money in travel to find a shortlist worthy of their visit.
This value is subjective – our readers covet multiple breaks across the year and are lucky to have the time and money to spend on them – however, each trip needs to be individually unique and memorable. And with international destinations easier than ever before to reach, UK hotels have their work cut out to compete on all levels. Luckily for us, they are rising to the challenge as never before.
The price points of each hotel chosen may differ but they all share the same commitment to consistency and excellence our readers – and their hard-earned cash – deserve.”
Susan d’Arcy, Hotel Expert at The Times and The Sunday Times, adds;
“One of the things that has impressed us most when travelling around the country this year is the welcome. Hotel teams appreciate that there’s a lot of choice out there and they’re really going the extra mile to deliver friendly and knowledgeable service. It makes all the difference to a stay.”
The guide is split into ten regions: London, Southeast, Southwest, Central, East, North & Northeast, Northwest, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. With writers from The Times and The Sunday Times travelling from the Scottish Highlands to the coasts of Cornwall, and bustling boroughs to coaching inns hidden away in the deep countryside, there’s something for every taste, budget and location.
There are also winners in thirteen different categories; Affordable, Beach, Blow-the-Budget, Boutique, City, Countryside, Disruptor, Family-Friendly, Foodie, One-to-Watch, Pub Stay, Romantic, and Sports.
The guide focuses on the things that really matter; hotels with the essentials of comfort, great service and value, as well as personality and warmth.
Credit: The Times and The Sunday Times, Best Places to Stay.
