Our favourites
Adelphi Portrush — 67-71 Main Street, BT56 8BN · 028 7082 5544 4-star, close to the beach and harbour. Spa, sauna, steam room, and hot tub; many rooms have sea views. A strong base for exploring the Causeway Coastal Route. Check availability on Expedia →
Elephant Rock Hotel — 17 Lansdowne Cres, BT56 8AY · 028 7087 8787 Family-run, opened 2022, an 18-room renovated Victorian terrace with ocean views. On the doorstep of Royal Portrush Golf Club. Check availability on Hotels.com →
Golflinks Hotel — Bushmills Rd, BT56 8JG · 028 7082 6611 · info@golflinkshotel.com Adjacent to Royal Portrush, welcoming guests since the late 19th century. 23 rooms, a bistro with wood-fired pizza oven, and two bars. A natural pick for golfers. Check availability on Expedia →
Inn on the Coast — 50 Ballyreagh Road, BT56 8BN On the road between Portrush and Portstewart, overlooking Ballyreagh golf course and West Strand. Large car park, log fire in the bar, traditional Irish food. Check availability on Expedia →
Magherabuoy House Hotel — 41 Magheraboy Road, BT56 8BN · 028 7082 3507 A 19th-century house, refurbished as an upscale modern hotel, elevated position with views over the town. Five minutes from Bushmills Distillery and Royal Portrush. Check availability on Booking.com →
Portrush Atlantic Hotel — 73 Main St, BT56 8BN · 028 7082 6100 · info@portrushatlantic.com Close to Royal Portrush Golf Club, in the town centre. Check availability on Expedia →
Royal Court Hotel — clifftop, overlooking the Atlantic, Royal Portrush, Dunluce Castle, and Whiterocks Beach. Some rooms have a spa bath, balcony, and coastal views; on-site restaurant does a carvery and cooked breakfast. Check availability on Expedia →
The Port Hotel — Bath Street. Family-run, close to West Strand, the harbour, the train station, and the golf club. Traditional atmosphere, popular restaurant and bar, cooked breakfast. Check availability on Expedia →
Bushmills Inn — not technically in Portrush, but close enough to be worth including: a short walk from the Old Bushmills Distillery, luxury rooms, and a well-regarded bar with an open fire. Check availability on Expedia →
Guesthouses and B&Bs
Ashlea House — 0.2 miles from the town centre, 0.5 miles from the harbour, 10-minute walk from the beach. Seven rooms, traditional Irish breakfast. Check availability on Booking.com →
Prospect House B&B — family-run, quiet but central, ocean views over East Strand and Whiterocks from the breakfast room. Check availability on Hotels.com →
Albany Lodge — overlooks Whiterocks Beach, close to the harbour and nightlife. Five minutes’ walk to the golf club or railway station, 15 minutes by car to the Giant’s Causeway. Some rooms have spa baths. Check availability on Booking.com →
Hillrise B&B — near Whiterocks Beach, with a garden and terrace. Room 3 has a balcony overlooking West Bay. Rates include parking and breakfast. Check availability on Expedia →
FAQ
Which Portrush hotels have a pool? None in the town centre at time of writing — you’re right next to the Atlantic instead. The nearest hotels with pools are the Bayview Hotel in Portballintrae and the Bushtown Hotel in Coleraine.
