Meelmore Lodge - Hostel

Honestly I don’t know where to begin. We camped one night and were woken by half naked man hassling the girls wanting into their car with them. We all got in our cars and left the campsite out of fear of our safety. When we came back in the morning, the toilets had been vandalised with blood everywhere. When we reported this explaining how petrified we were and wanting to call the police, the owner just brushed it off like it was just an odd occurrence. No attempt at an apology or refund, nor anything done about the man harassing us. There is some CCTV but conveniently broken around the toilets. Owners are more concerned about money then their customers safety!

Really poor experience. Had hiked the butter mountain loop a few months ago and thought we would camp for a night with friends as the location is perfect and views are brilliant. Unfortunately we had a man who was also camping, knock on our car window at 5am in the morning and then try to get into our car (we slept in the car because of the rain). The ladies bathroom were also damaged and blood was left. When we discussed this with the staff and owner the next morning, they instantly knew who we were talking about as he had stayed the previous night as well. When we explained the man had tried to get into our car at 5am , he didn’t seem concerned. The owner then didn’t know whether he should ask him to leave and we said yes as we felt unsafe and wouldn’t want it to happen to someone else. Owner didn’t seem to put anyone else’s safety above the money. No compensation offered to us. Would not recommend staying here and we had to notify the police.

I visited Meelmore lodge for an overnight stay found it to be overcrowded with a complete lack of parental control with the children staying there also there was no action taken by staff the showers were dirty with wall tiles detached from the wall

Unfortunately have to give just one star. Booked in April, paid, arrived August Saturday night all the way from Dublin to find out they put someone else in the room..girl at reception mentioned overbookings happen here all the time apparently. No apology, no alternatives given. Sadly had to drive all the way back to Dublin as everything booked pit being bank holiday weekend. Definitely not going to stay again.

Stayed one night at Meelmoore Lodge on Friday of early May Bank Holiday. We had no car so got a taxi from Newcastle which was easy to do and cost £12. I had booked online a few months ahead and received confirmation emails near to the stay, however, when we arrived they didn't have any record of our booking - it seems the online system isn't always tying up with the paper diary - they said we were lucky there was space - funny that, seeing as it was us that booked it!! Then owner told us that they had no heating as had been let down by an oil delivery. We weren't too worried about the heating as it wasn't specially cold, but only realised after this meant no hot water also which not good not being able to shower - at least we were only there one night. No apologies or compensation offered from owner. Also my friend and I ended up sharing the king bed as my request to split it into two had also been missed. Having said this, the lodge has well equipped kitchen, is nicely decorated and clean, lovely rooms with very comfy beds, tea, coffee, biscuits and kettle. Good value for money as quite high standard for a hostel. The views and location are fantastic, you can walk straight onto footpaths out of the lodge. Beautiful flowering yellow gorse in May. We also had a great breakfast in the Bistro with good prices and service and could leave our bags in the lodge while we did a days walk. The campsite was full of DofE / outward bound young people camping - didn't disturb us at all. There were only a handful of other tents on the campsite and no problems or noise.

We found it cosy and warm. Lovely views and a warm welcome from the lady

Really enjoyed my stay again. To wake up at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains is truly special

Seemed fine when we arrived. The room was OK, basic but what we expected...however, what we did not expect was that the place had been hired out for an all night party. From around 11pm until 5am there was constant shouting, screaming, fighting, laughing from a group of revellers. At one point a very aggressive fight broke out with screaming and furniture being thrown/knocked over. My family did not feel safe at all. There did not seem to be anyone representing the accommodation there at all, and clearly there was no reasoning with a bunch of drunken party goers. This was a disgusting state of affairs...we had no sleep and actually feared for our safety at times, totally unacceptable. Avoid at all costs, should not be allowed to operate in this way.

The property was not clean .the tv in the room did not work or the tv in the lounge . The shower didn’t work .couldn’t have a shower while I was there .Called the phone numbers supplied but nobody answered . Had to leave after 2nights because I couldn’t have a shower after the hikes . They had the money they didn’t care .