Northern Eire: The Malone in Belfast has undergone an 18-month refurbishment, set to reopen in February 2026 as a boutique four-star lodge.
The Malone is positioned in BT9, near Lisburn and Malone Highway. It’s housed throughout Victorian townhouses.
An 18-month refurbishment has to date seen the lodge’s 103 rooms, bar and restaurant reworked, together with the 240-guest ballroom. The ultimate section set to finish early subsequent yr.
The Malone has partnered with impartial UK lodge administration firm Focus Motels for the relaunch.
Gareth Macklin, director of The Malone, stated: “That is essentially the most thrilling chapter but in The Malone’s story. We’ve all the time been pleased with our heritage and our folks, however this transformation takes all the things to a brand new degree. We’re trying ahead to welcoming again acquainted faces and introducing a complete new viewers to the size, model, and repair of The Malone.”
Highlights:
• The Malone in Belfast will reopen in February 2026 following an 18-month refurbishment
• The venture has reworked 103 visitor rooms, the lodge’s bar, restaurant, and a 240-guest ballroom
• Focus Motels has partnered with The Malone to assist the relaunch and ongoing operations


