The Salthouse Hotel

4.0 star property

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Situated on a lush green field, this classic building offers a serene and setting with a body of water in the background.
Relax in a hot tub surrounded by lush green hills and serene surroundings.
Stroll through a serene courtyard surrounded by lush gardens and a shaded walkway.
Enjoy a meal in the room's dining area with a table and chairs, and a bar with various items.
Relax in comfort with a well-appointed room featuring a curved table, armchairs, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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39 Dunamallaght Rd, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, BT54 6PF
  • Ballycastle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kinbane Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Campbeltown (CAL)

Room options

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

The Salthouse Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
The Salthouse Hotel offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Salthouse has 3 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at The Salthouse Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Ballycastle Museum. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at he Salthouse Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant with ocean views
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, facials, or massages at The Salthouse
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a car charging station, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bonamargy Friary and a few minutes from Ballycastle Beach
The Salthouse Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified The Salthouse Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballycastle hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
He Salthouse Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
He Salthouse Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • he Salthouse Bar
  • he Salthouse Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 75 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Salthouse Hotel Hotel
The Salthouse Hotel Ballycastle
The Salthouse Hotel Hotel Ballycastle

The Salthouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 192 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with an amazing view. Friendly staff. Big room. Wonderful breakfast. 2 restaurants on site to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Location.

We recently stayed here for a wedding, and overall had a good experience. The location is fantastic, beautiful views of the coast, definitely the main selling point for the hotel. The ground floor of the hotel is especially lovely, with a great courtyard that’s perfect for relaxing. Breakfast was very good, with loads of choice and generous portions. Our room was spacious, but a little tired in places. The shower head kept falling off and the water pressure wasn’t great, which took away from the overall comfort. We didn’t get to explore much of the hotel or nearby areas because of the wedding, but for the price, we expected a bit more. We were also surprised to be charged £20 for a late checkout of just 60 minutes, especially as the hotel didn’t seem particularly busy. Other places we’ve stayed recently have been more flexible with this, so it felt a bit excessive. That said, we’d still recommend the hotel, the location and atmosphere are great - but a few small improvements would go a long way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was lovely and well kept period. Personnel were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel. Clean and modern. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and facilities at this hotel are excellent but the real star has to be the staff who go above and beyond in all aspects of your stay, reception staff are just wonderful. Spa is quiet and tranquil nothing extravagant but enough to relax and very private. Bar and restaurant staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyable stay, great hotel with amazing views, friendly staff especially Rahul. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor sleep because there was a noise in the room coming from either a boiler i
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a perfect stay at the Salthouse. It has a lovely atmosphere. From the welcoming staff and delicious food. Superb breakfast, we loved the presentation. The bedroom was large with a super comfy bed and a very well equipped big modern shower room. All so clean.. The views are amazing over Rathlin Island and Fair head. We'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable with lovely furnishings. Toiletries off high class and lovely smell. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay here with easy, accessible parking. The staff were friendly and we were able to have plenty gluten free menu options. We also enjoyed the onsite spa (pre booked) which had the best sauna I’ve been in in a long time; WITH ocean views! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chillaxing weekend

My husband & i where there for a relaxing weekend & thats exactly what we got. Everything about this place is amazing. They are extending it atm & i cannot wait to go back & see what the new facilities are. The spa is small but adequate, so relaxing. Views from the hot tub are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved staying at The Salthouse! It is a beautiful hotel overlooking the ocean with nice sized rooms and bathrooms. We tried both restaurants and they were both wonderful. The towels in the bathroom were the best towels I’ve used ever! I’m going to look them up and buy them. The staff was so nice and welcoming. We literally had a perfect stay here. The location was also perfect for us as it’s right next to all of the scenic locations on the causeway coast, it took just a few minutes to get to each one: carrick-a-rede, giants causeway, dunluce castle, dark hedges, and more. Highly highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIVEDITHA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so lovely and friendly. Clare and the other girl in the spa were amazing and so helpful. Such a relaxing day/night. I'll definitely be back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Weekend! Very Attentive Staff!

Amazing Weekend, this place does ooze quality, the only mark down was our room location, which was nobodys fault, just unlucky, did prove to be a problem as the room temperature was very warm, but we could not open the window as we were next to bin store, which was quite noisy. We also used the spa facilities, but this was another mark down as in our opinion, they were pretty basic and if you are residents, you should certainly not have to pay for these facilities, which are basic to say the least. If you do use the spa, check out the floatation tank, very relaxing! Shout out to 2 members of Staff, Paul in the The Lookout restaurant and also Prushad, nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely situation, mixed experience

This was our first time at The Salthouse both for dinner and staying. Positive points were the friendliness of all the staff from reception to cleaners. Bedroom was specious, bed comfortable and all clean, as was bathroom. Dinner was fabulous. Both of us had steak and it was devine. Breakfast was also good. There was a cake stand on each table housing small glasses of fresh fruit and yogurt, and pastries. Coffee was good as was my smoked salmon and hubby's fry. A couple of negative issues arose when we realised the name on our key card was not ours. Not sure who got the better room because of this? Unfortunately the view from our room was onto a bank that was covered in litter and plastic bags stuck in a wire fence. The shower looked very modern and pretty but had little power. We did not use the spa. The cost to use the hot tub and sauna was £20 each which I thought, given the price of the room, should have been included for residents.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Salthouse. Our room was very spacious with a lovely big bathroom and very comfortable bed. We had a meal in the main restaurant which was very good value and delicious. What also impressed us was breakfast served to your table meaning it was freshly cooked and hot. We will definitely return and recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the salt house

We had a great night in the salt house, food and service was amazing. Bar is cosy. Spa is quite small hence you have to book but they are improving it at the minute which I’m sure will be lovely when it’s finished.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025