Ballygowan
Newtownards
Visit Ballygowan
Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
The historic house has some of the most interesting gardens in Northern Ireland and an extensive exhibition of ancient relics and artwork.

Scrabo Tower
Located on the North Down coast just west of the town of Newtownards, the looming Scrabo Tower is an imposing sentinel in the Northern Irish countryside. Built in 1857 as a memorial to the third Marquis of Londonderry, the turreted tower is constructed from dark stone and resides on a hill 540 feet above sea level. The tower itself is 125 feet high, affording visitors with unbeatable views over the countryside and coastline beyond.

Mount Stewart
Step into a world of elegance and beauty at this 19th-century stately home, as renowned for its stunning grounds as for its opulent interiors.

Nendrum Monastic Site
Find out about the history of Newtownards when you take a trip to Nendrum Monastic Site. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Ballygowan Hotel Deals

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Very nice hotel. Great location. Attentive staff. Amazing champagne mojito in the bar
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
This was an excellent hotel. Never seen such a busy hotel bar! 😂 Definitely would go back if ever in Belfast again.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Lovely room, great staff and a delicious drink from the bartender
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

The Malone Hotel
Staff were really friendly and helpful even when they brought me a meal I didn’t order. There were signs saying they had a major refurbish. Not in the room I was given they hadn’t. Room 708 carpet was filthy the surfaces were peeling off the furniture. The shower door is broken. I had two tv’s but ...
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
First time with the brand and very happy. We were traveling with our teen age son and the loft was perfect. Recommend for location, staff cleanliness and just being interesting.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
We didn't get breakfast, just a drink in the bar the night before, good selection. The rooms are the usual layout. When the windows are closed, theres still a lot of outside noise. My hubby hates staying in hotels because of all the noise but we had a decent night's sleep, until the morning at 9, ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
