Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great location
High-quality food
Cons:
Breakfast disappointment

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Everything was spotless, and rooms had high-quality bed linen and towels.
Service
9.58
Staff were friendly, attentive, and provided excellent customer service.
Location
9.72
Ideal location with stunning sea views and a great spot for walking.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.2
Excellent cocktails and a nice bar area for relaxation.
Value for Money
9.16
Overall good value considering the services and experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Food quality was high, but breakfast had some disappointing elements.
Overall Experience
9.38
A great experience overall, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Elephant Rock Hotel, just a stone's throw away from Whiterocks Beach, offers 4-star luxury in Portrush. Each room is elegantly furnished with modern amenities, including sea views and a coffee machine.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, serving a delectable blend of British, Irish, and Italian cuisine. Special dietary requests are warmly welcomed, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all guests.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Giants Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Course, Elephant Rock Hotel provides easy access to explore the beauty of Portrush. With a 24-hour front desk and room service, your comfort is our top priority.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Elephant Rock Hotel, where luxury meets convenience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1096 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 9.38
J
Julie couple us
5
Do not book the handicapped room. No outside window. It faces reception. TV did not work.
Pros:

Very clean room and fantastic breakfast. Staff was polite and friendly. The decor is modern, colorful, and unique. Location is perfectly located for beaches and town for food.

Cons:

We accidentally booked the handicapped room, which is fine. However, it's like a dark cave. The info in the confirmation said it faced their "atrium". It's not an atrium. It's an indoor window that faces the reception desk. So not only is fresh air not available, you'll hear every word being said at reception all day and night. Our television also did not work. Part of what we love (especially in a dark room with no windows or sea view) is to watch Irish TV and listen to the language and history and shows. The kind gentleman tried his best to fix it and after a while of interruptions we said to forget it. It was almost 8pm and wanted some privacy and rest. It wasn't the man's fault, however no one offered to move us rooms with a working TV, or perhaps refund a bit, or do something nice like comp a drink or anything whatsoever to show that they failed the expectations of what the reservation said it would have. For a relatively high end boutique hotel recommended by Rick Steves, we left there feeling sad about how cave like the room was (I can't believe they would put a handicapped person in such a depressing space) and the fact that the service was not better to acknowledge they failed what we expected.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
A
Andria couple gb
10
Can’t wait to return.
Pros:

The location was perfect, not quite central central but a short walk away. Free parking outside. The hotel is completely waiter service and everyone we met from check in to check out was friendly and attentive. The blankets outside on the veranda watching the sun set were appreciated.

Cons:

The coffee at breakfast wasn’t brilliant, day 2 I asked for a cappuccino and it was perfect.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Excellent high standard hotel with very friendly staff and good facilities

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
V
valerie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location
Food
Staff

Cons:

Outside colour of hotel

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
L
Leanne family_with_children gb
10
Beautiful hotel with friendly accomodating staff.
Pros:

Close proximity to everything

Cons:

The price put significantly up for Easter

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
E
elizabeth solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff
Lovely decor

Cons:

Small windows in bedroom

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
J
Jackie couple gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
H
Helen Chapman couple gb
10
Great hotel with super staff and sea views.
Pros:

Spent a great long weekend in The Elephant Rock. This is the sixth time we have stayed and are going back in July. Great staff, delicious food, quirky decor all overlooking the sea.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
S
Sean couple gb
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
W
Wendy couple gb
8
Pros:

Friendly and accommodating staff
Beautiful room with sea view
Excellent breakfast

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
A
Amy couple gb
10
Pros:

I’ve now stayed at this hotel twice, including a visit with our baby, and each time has been an excellent experience. It’s such a welcoming and comfortable place, and it really suits both couples and families.

The service from the staff is truly outstanding—everyone is friendly, attentive, and always happy to help, which makes a huge difference, especially when travelling with a baby.

The room was spotless and very well maintained, making it a relaxing and comfortable space to unwind. Cleanliness is clearly a top priority here.

The food was also a real highlight—delicious, well-prepared, and with great variety, which we really appreciated during our stay.

The location is another big plus—perfectly situated and very convenient, making it easy to get around and enjoy the area.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay. This was our second visit and definitely won’t be our last. Highly recommend!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
A
Adam couple gb
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
S
Steele couple gb
10
Pros:

I loved everything about elephant rock it was so relaxing thank you and the food was outstanding I would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family its a good to attraction and so handy for local shops amusements and food

Cons:

I loved everything I cant fault elephant rock at all an amazing stay away thanks

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
9
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
R
Roger couple gb
9
Recommended
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
G
Gail extended_group gb
10
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

The staff and the surroundings. Quirky hotel.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
S
sarah extended_group gb
10
Absolutely wonderful stay! Fabulous hotel, fabulous staff, fabulous location. Will 100% be back
Pros:

Everything!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 via Nuitee