The Salthouse Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1028 reviews)
39 Dunamallaght Road , Ballycastle , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Cons:
High charges for amenities
Limited gym facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
The hotel was clean and comfortable, but some guests found the room warm overnight.
Service
9.3
Staff were described as very attentive and friendly, providing a high level of service.
Location
9.3
The location was praised for its fabulous views and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
While the room had many amenities, some guests were disappointed with missing features such as a mini fridge.
Amenities
7.8
Limited amenities mentioned due to renovations; some features were not available during the stay.
Value for Money
8.1
Some guests felt the pricing was high for what was offered, especially with extra charges for facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast was frequently mentioned as excellent, with a good variety and presentation.
Overall Experience
9
Some guests had issues, but many also had great experiences and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 14:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Experience a luxurious stay at The Salthouse Hotel in Ballycastle, just 1.5 km from the stunning Ballycastle Beach. Enjoy the convenience of a garden, free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar on-site. Indulge in room service, available at your beck and call, and rely on the attentive 24-hour front desk for all your needs. Stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Rooms with Thoughtful Touches

Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on quality bed linen and plush towels. Each guest room is equipped with a wardrobe and a kettle for your convenience.

Sun Terrace and Nearby Attractions

Unwind on the sun terrace or explore nearby attractions like Glenariff Forest and Ballycastle Golf Club. With the City of Derry Airport just 67 km away, The Salthouse Hotel is your perfect retreat. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the Spa facilities will be available from 24 August 2019.

There is a £20 per person charge for the spa.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1028 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9
C
Charlie couple gb
9
Pros:

The staff. The food and the views

Cons:

The initial room odour. Suspect it was to do with the shower as the room was clean .and odour when I opened the shower door

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple us
10
Everything was absolutely perfect - location, view, staff, food, rooms all perfect!!
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
L
Lisa extended_group gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
K
Kieran solo_traveller ie
4
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

My wife and I booked 2 nights b&b Saturday & Sunday. We rang on Saturday morning to book the thermal spa area for 1 hour over the weekend which actually costs an extra £20 pp for the 1 hour. We where told there was no availability either day. This was extremely disappointing that we couldn't avail of the full services of the hotel

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
N
Noel couple gb
10
Great one night getaway!
Pros:

Exceptional view, friendly staff, comfortable bedroom & excellent food.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
G
Georgia family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property with view of northern coastline

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Rachel extended_group gb
8
Lovely stay for friends birthday 🎂
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely with it being served to you and picking from menu.

Cons:

I think thermal spa should be included in price and not restricted to a certain length of time.
Sauna was not working and reported to staff.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
H
Heatley solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
N
Nicklau couple gb
10
Excellent stay will be back
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with stunning views

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
D
Diane couple gb
10
Pros:

Views

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
R
Ronan solo_traveller gb
9
Phenomenal staff and great spa
Pros:

The staff were phenomenal

Cons:

Not much

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
A
Ashlene solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location was beautiful, plenty of spacious parking, staff couldn't do enough for you, the food in the Lookout restaurant was beautiful, hotel interiors were out if thus works & ilI booked a back massage at the spa & I highly recommend it.

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth. extended_group gb
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group gb
10
It was very relaxing delicious food and the overall ambiance was relaxing and cosy. Definitely would go back and even
Pros:

Overall the room was beautiful, clean and had everything in it except a little fridge however it was not a problem to bring a bucket of ice back to are room. The scenery was breathtaking from the bar and restaurant the staff from front of house onwards were friendly, attentive and nothing was a problem.

Cons:

The only criticism is that in are room the shower didn't have enough power even though overall the bathroom was lovely.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Malgorzata B. solo_traveller us
10
Very nice stay in a wonderful location
Pros:

The first thing that strikes you is the beautiful view from the hotel property. it looks over an expanse of both countryside and sea. The receptionist was very warm and friendly, very client oriented. The room was very comfortable, with a very good bed and plenty of pillows (a big plus for me!). Immaculately clean bathroom, well appointed. Both the dinner restaurant and the breakfast restaurant served a nice variety of very fresh and well prepared foods. All in all, highly satisfied.

Cons:

Too much rain, but I guess one can't fault the hotel for that. 😄

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
10
We had a relaxing comfortable stay with lovely staff and the ambience of the hotel was amazing
Pros:

The room was beautiful and very clean.

Cons:

Honestly nothing everything was beautiful from the reception staff to everyone else who came after.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
margaret couple ie
7
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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joe solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Hotel was located near plenty of things that we wanted to see, very clean, hotel services were excellent

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Waltrer couple ca
8
Enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Excellent location. Good parking.

Cons:

Room was very warm even with window open.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Amanda extended_group gb
3
Unsatisfied
Pros:

The room was nice and we had nice staff greet us at the restaurant and bar.

Cons:

The spa, currently would not rate it as a spa. The outdoor hot tub was grimey and dirty. We paid an extra £20 each to use the spa as it’s not included in your stay and for its current size and facilities it should be included. I would expect it to be at least clean but the dirt came off the hot tub when touch with our fingers so I did not use it. Awaiting staff to ring me about the spa as the receptionist said she did not have authority to do anything about the complaints upon check out. No call for 5 days now.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee