Roe Valley Resort named Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2026
Roe Valley Resort in Limavady has been named Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year 2026 at the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards.
Presented at a gala lunch at the InterContinental Dublin, the award recognises the resort’s investment in activities and experiences for families.
Now in their fourth decade, the awards are based on independent, year-round assessments by experts who book anonymously and pay their bills as ordinary guests.
It is Roe Valley Resort’s first award of its kind since joining Galgorm Collection in November 2024, as part of a landmark £50 million investment that also included Galgorm Castle Estate.
Since then, the resort has invested in new facilities and experiences as it develops into a destination for families, couples and groups.
Colin Johnson, CEO of Galgorm Collection, said: “I’m tremendously proud of the team at Roe Valley Resort. We’ve put a great deal of thought and investment into making it a place where families can spend proper time together, whether that’s in the pool, over dinner or enjoying the activities across the resort.
“We’ve added everything from water slides and mini jet skis to bumper cars, a helter skelter and a new two-storey soft play centre. We want children to have a brilliant time, and parents to feel they can relax and enjoy the break too.
“To have that recognised by the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards means a great deal to the whole team. We’re delighted to bring this award back to Limavady.”
Recent additions include an outdoor Kids Activities Zone with a giant inflatable bouncy castle, bungee trampolines, bumper cars and a helter skelter. A two-storey indoor soft play centre opened in summer 2026, while the family pool now has water slides and mini inflatable jet ski sessions for younger guests.
At Fratelli, Galgorm Collection’s Italian restaurant, children can take part in an interactive pizza-making experience. The resort has also recently opened the Leaping Hound, a new bar and social space inspired by the legendary ‘Dog’s Leap’ from which Limavady takes its name.
Further investment is planned, including an adults-only outdoor spa and enhancements to the resort’s PGA-standard golf offering, as part of Galgorm Collection’s wider £20 million vision for the property.