The 18 month project involved the construction of a four storey extension to the hotel along with a new indoor swimming pool, associated spa facilities and outdoor thermal spa village - the first of its kind anywhere throughout Ireland. This major c. £8.5m project was completed while the hotel remained fully operational with minimal disturbance to the guests and staff.

Facilities in the new extension include:

• 45 deluxe guest rooms, each with a spacious marble bathroom along with separate bath and shower.

• Signature luxurious suite boasting 122m² of indoor and outdoor space and includes a furnished terrace complete with private hot tub overlooking the River Maine.

• Two luxurious and spacious suites (each 77 m²) on the 4th and 5th floors complete with wraparound balconies and river frontage.

• 20m indoor leisure pool surrounded by a polished pebble floor.

• Relax Orangery which includes bespoke crafted relax beds and swing chairs as a ‘chill out area’.

• Snow cabin complete with powder snow and ice crystals, which is maintained at a chilly -7 to -15 °C.

• Sanarium which offers a comfortable and relaxing heated experience.

• Elements Spa Café.

• Changing rooms, reception, kitchen, plant and store rooms, as well as three main corridors and a lift.

The exterior was also brought up to the same high exacting standards. Work included:

• An outdoor thermal spa village complete with wood-fired eco-friendly riverside tubs, yoga studio on raised stilts, sauna, steam room, relax area, cabins and showers.

• Manicured landscaping including lawn, trees, shrubs, bedding and Turfstone permeable pavement.

• Retaining and decorative walls as well as kerbing and paving.

Commenting on the project, David Hamilton, Managing Director of martin & hamilton said,

Working within the confines of a fully operational award-winning hotel estate presented challenges. Critically we needed to ensure that at all times the hotel residents would not be disrupted as a result of the construction work and never feel that they were on a construction site. As a result of stringent site management and close co-operation with the hotel’s management staff, this was successfully achieved.”

Paul Smyth, General Manager of Galgorm Resort & Spa commented on completion,

The delivery of the project within the required timescale, and quality of the finished product exceeded expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the team at martin & hamilton; they were professional, flexible and motivated to deliver our vision".