The Portaferry Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (170 reviews)
10 The Strand , Portaferry , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Old room quality in some cases
Ongoing renovations
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Clean and tidy, but there were some minor maintenance issues mentioned.
Service
8.9
Staff were very helpful and friendly, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.14
Friendly and central location with a beautiful sea view.
Room Quality
7.59
Rooms varied in quality; some were old and dated.
Amenities
7.12
Limited facilities after 11pm and ongoing renovations affecting amenities.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value for money, but some issues with room quality detracted slightly.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Food was consistently described as excellent and delicious.
Overall Experience
8.6
Enjoyable stay with positive sentiments despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:19

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Accommodation

Scenic Location: Nestled in Portaferry, The Portaferry Hotel offers a peaceful retreat just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like SSE Arena and Titanic Belfast.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurant, specializing in delectable local cuisine with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan choices available upon request.

Helpful Staff: Experience top-notch hospitality with the always attentive and accommodating staff ready to assist you during your stay.

Book your stay at The Portaferry Hotel for a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and warm hospitality.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 170 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Great Location. Wonderful Seafood. Comfortable beds.

Cons:

A shortage of sockets in the room. Only one. I understand that the place is being updated gradually.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Leech • couple • gb
10
Pros:

So comfy and staff always attentive and couldn't be made helpful.

Cons:

The setting is beautiful and everyone so friendly and helpful

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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glover • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Loved the view and the location.Bed was comfy and the food in the restaurant was really nice.Everywhere was very clean

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
6
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great hotel staff very friendly excellent breakfast

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

The food in this hotel is amazing - compliments to the chef.....breakfast, lunch and evening meals all superb

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
5
Shabby Chic or just plain Shabby ?
Pros:

Great location, fantastic food and attentive staff.

Cons:

Our room was advertised as a deluxe lough view four poster room costing £375 for 2 nights B&B for 2 people. The positive points in the box above were overshadowed by the poor standard of decor in the hotel ..not just our bedroom. Rotten window frames in our room and bathroom with holes big enough to get your fingers in, rotten window frames.in restaurant with big lumps of filler evident , cracked window panes in the restaurant. Runs of large chips of paint missing from staircase and skirting boards in the bar / bistro area. Our room's online description boasted an iron and ironing board which were not in the room , and large screen tv with WiFi.....the television could only show 3 terrestrial channels or CBBC and the WiFi wasn't working. It was reported to staff and despite 2 trying to fix it it remained not working for all.our stay. Altogether a disappointing experience which we won't be repeating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • gb
10
Relaxing and very enjoyable, all in all just perfect 😍
Pros:

Very clean and plenty of complimentary goodies in hotel room 🙂
Plenty of options for Breakfast , which was delicious too 😋

Cons:

Nothing 😀

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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LOUISE • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Rooms could be decluttered a bit

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Gilmore • couple • gb
8
Lovely food and great atmosphere
Pros:

Clean and tidy. Large room 4 poster great coffee machine. Food was excellent

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
5
Pros:

The food was unbelievable lovely

Cons:

The room we got wasn't great very old and dated window blinds were lyeing in the room instead of on the windows room was very cold at night

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
Pros:

A traditional cosy hotel with warmth and personality we loved this hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Aine • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and central location with sea view

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very helpful, food was excellent

Cons:

No facilities after 11pm as in drinks, getting upgrade to building which is going well

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee