The Dark Hedges Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (556 reviews)
141 Ballinlea Road , Stranocum , gb
+44 28 2044 0600

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Comfortable Rooms
Good Food
Cons:
Limited Breakfast Options
Cleanliness Issues in Restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Clean and well-maintained, but some complaints about cleanliness in restaurant areas.
Service
8.9
Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
9.1
Great location for visiting Dark Hedges and other attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were spacious and well decorated, but some beds offered inadequate support.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities were sufficient with charming touches, making the stay comfortable.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value considering the close proximity to main attractions.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast had limited options, but overall food quality was noted as good.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall a pleasant stay with minor issues that didn't detract significantly from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:22

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Stranocum

Scenic Location: Nestled in Stranocum, just 20 km from Giants Causeway, The Hedges Hotel offers a picturesque setting surrounded by natural beauty.

Comfortable Rooms: The guest rooms feature a cozy seating area, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Convenient Amenities: With free private parking, a garden, on-site restaurant, and bar, The Hedges Hotel provides everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at The Hedges Hotel? Book now and make unforgettable memories in Stranocum!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BFS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 556 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Clive • couple • gb
7
Great location and good price
Pros:

Great location for the Dark Hedges but also the Limepark parkrun

Cons:

Room had no glasses.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • ie
8
Apart from the bed, I loved everything else!
Pros:

Beautiful location, small hotel, we loved Ruby! Breakfast was amazing, food was delicious and such a great variety.

Cons:

The nightfrill around the base had stains on it and the mattress wasn’t great, the edges didn’t provide any support, almost rolled of several times

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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van Fleet • couple • us
10
Nice place.
Pros:

Nice size clean room. Great breakfast. Toured The Dark Hedges.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • gb
8
Perfect location for Ballycastle and Dark Hedges, but could do with some improvements
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly. It seems to me that they were trying to operate on a shoestring, with reception staff only available at certain hours. At one point we had to wait for the boiler to be turned on before we could take a shower. They are minor but annoying issues. Breakfast, while good, is a tad on the expensive side but the view is exceptional. Ruby the parakeet was a fun addition.

Cons:

See above.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • couple • fr
9
Chambre parfaite
Pros:

La propreté
Les chambres sont très spacieuses

Cons:

Manque de décoration dans les couloirs des chambres
C est limite un lieux d’hôpital

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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PH 5.5 • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Good location close to Dark Hedges.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Allie • family_with_children • gb
6
Not worth the money. At the price you charged breakfast should be included at least.
Pros:

The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault them.
The room was clean and everything almost as expected.

Cons:

Worn toiletries in bathroom with liquid soap still in the Asda bottle sitting on the ledge. For £141 for one person the price was not user friendly and only I had a wedding in the lovely Limepark I would not have stayed.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • ie
8
I would definitely stay again if I was in the area.
Pros:

I found the Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The resturaunt had a nice menu and was tasty.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Heverton • solo_traveller • ie
6
Potencial to be great, but not really.
Pros:

Beside to the dark headges. Very close to giants causeway, bushmills, Portrush. Dinner is good, good portions. Not expensive........................................
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Cons:

Not very clean, the owerns have two dogs barking all night. The lift was broken. Breakfast a bit expensive simple breakfast.........
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2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Caoimhe • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, especially the lady behind reception. The room was immaculate and well kept. Overall will definitely book again.

Cons:

The grounds need a bit more work done. There were broken benches and overgrown areas.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Knowles • couple • gb
8
Very relaxing and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed it
Pros:

Very clean and quiet with great food and drink

Cons:

Only thing I could say is when leaving the hotel to go to the dark hedges road on foot we did not realise there was a path going through property next door that took is there. Possibly a few signs from hotel or a map

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Manu 1972 • solo_traveller • it
9
Buon hotel durante un tour in Irlanda
Pros:

Le stanze sono ampie, pulite, il bagno grande. C'è il parcheggio gratuito (dal quale con una breve passeggiata si raggiunge the Dark Edge). Il ristorante offre una scelta discreta di piatti, a prezzi conformi.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Made very welcome by lovely receptionist. Room was comfortable. Very convenient location for visiting the dark hedges. Tea and Coffee making facilities (maybe bottled water would be a nice extra)

Cons:

Arriving after dark, there was no lighting at the entrance. Pulled in to the Dark Hedges car park next door by mistake and had to pay £5 to get out 30 seconds later. Payment shows as the Hotel, so rather unfair. No lighting at the Hotel parking so quite dangerous for elderly guests.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Mcelduff • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food and bed was amazing also staff

Cons:

The room decor would need to be adressed

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
A great first Night in Northern Ireland.
Pros:

The hotel was kept in a very good standard, the staff were very friendly and delight to talk to. It was a pleaser to meet Ruby the Military macaw. But keep any eye out for the Gray Lady.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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HouseSiobhan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, beds were comfortable & the breakfast was fantastic

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice accomodation, good food.

Cons:

Our starters took nearly an hour to come out in the restaraunt.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee