The Salthouse Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Triple Room
Garden
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Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

Room options

Signature Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 19 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ballycastle

At The Salthouse Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Ballycastle Museum and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Ballycastle Beach. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .A day of pampering at The Salthouse can include massages, body wraps and facials along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The fine-dining restaurant, he Salthouse Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. He Salthouse Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Ballycastle hotel, you'll be 22.2 km (13.8 mi) from Giant's Causeway.

What's nearby

  • Ballycastle Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rathlin Island Ferry - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kinbane Castle - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Ballintoy Harbour - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge - 21 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Ballymoney Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Weighbridge Tea Room & Gift Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Morton’s Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O'Connors Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shorebird Coffee Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marconi's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Salthouse Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
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.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Salthouse Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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

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

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.

Payment types

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 50.0 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Salthouse Hotel?

The Salthouse Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Salthouse Hotel?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Salthouse Hotel on 9 Oct 2025 start from NZ$282.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Salthouse Hotel?

Yep, The Salthouse Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Salthouse Hotel?

The closest beach to The Salthouse Hotel is Ballycastle Beach (1.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Salthouse Hotel?

Yep, The Salthouse is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments.

What makes The Salthouse Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Salthouse Hotel.

Does The Salthouse Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Salthouse Hotel?

No, The Salthouse Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Salthouse Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Salthouse Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Salthouse Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Salthouse Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Salthouse Hotel.

The Salthouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 220 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing stay at the Salthouse Hotel.

Enjoyable stay at the Salthouse Hotel in Ballycastle. Room was large and comfortable and very clean. Decor throughout the hotel was lovely and allthe public areas were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. The hotel sits in a prominent position above the town with amazing views from the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, staff were clearly extremely well trained and consistently offered amazing service. Lovely restaurant and brilliant location with views out to sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful location, spa open 10-6 and xtra charge.

Great accommodations, comfortable rooms, very large room and bathroom, wonderful breakfast included in stay. Would like to see the hotel offer guests access to the outdoor hot tub and saunas free of charge until 10/11pm. This is standard at a spa hotel. The spa charges 💷 for guests to access amenities. The amenities close quite early as well, which is unfortunate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff excellent, no coffee machine just instant room very warm restaurant choices for dinner bit of a fusion
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Almost, but not quite.

A lovely hotel in a gorgeous setting. All of the staff were delightful and helpful. Only a few small things took away from the stay, 1. It's a spa hotel - and while it's not obvious anywhere on the website, you must pay £20 per person / per hour to use the spa. For a £200+ per night hotel - this just seems a bit cheap. Every other spa hotel I've been to allows free use of the spa to all residents. Limited use and booking is fine, but charging - no. Not only that, the "Spa" consists of a plastic hot tub that fits 4 - and it's communal. A tiny wooden sauna, that would fit 2. And a small steam room, in a clinical room with some heated loungers. Dissapointing to say the least. 2. Dinner in the main restaurant - this was a miss. Excellent service, but the kitchen is lacking. It took ages to arrive and my £35 sirloin steak, ordered medium was well done, and bizarrely bland without a good sear. It was an insult to the meat the way it was cooked. My wife's fish meal, ordered hake but subbed for cod - was OK and no more. 3. And lastly, the place while pretty new, is starting to age. Hot tap in main toilets broken, shower head in our room broken, causing rubbish flow and unable to wash hair. Loud construction right outside our room, starting at 8:00am - and I mean welding and heavy machinery. Not quite the spa vibe we were looking for. So, a lot of good - and there is investment in improvement - but our stay was sub par, and we won't be back. Galgorm is a superior stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really clean and tidy property. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Food in main restaurant really good service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a lovely location...food was delicious but expensive. will go back for another visit. Maybe try the other restaurant next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great on-site restaurant that offered amazing views. The bar was also quite nice. Overall a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

Great escape

Staff very friendly, polite and attentive from entering hotel to leaving it Food very good Breakfast lovely...great choice Spa great and again polite staff
Deluxe double room
View to Rathlin Island
Salthouse dining
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From start to finish the customer service was of a high standard - staff very attentive - food and drinks exceptional and breakfast was a delight - the attention to detail really made the stay. If I was to criticise this hotel it would be that the rooms and the main restaurant do not have air conditioning - we were however provided with a fan. The spa, staff and treatments were excellent- despite renovations in place. Would highly recommend this hotel and have already booked to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent two nights at the Salt house hotel , first time there but hope to return many more times.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had another amazing stay. Staff hotel facilities all 2nd to none. Rooms are spacious & spotlessly clean. My only grip is the pillows. They are way to hard for me. I personally prefer a soft pillow but would not let this deter me from returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

The room Was extremely warm with no apparent way to reduce the temperature! Spa was fully booked during our stay to even use the hot tub 😞 it was our 20th wedding anniversary and a little complimentary drink or surprise in the room would have been nice….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with family
Upon arrival our room was quite dirty however, the front desk staff addressed it immediately and sent in cleaners to tidy up. The location is stunning. The breakfast was great as was our dinner at the Lookout. The mattresses were really hard though, like sleeping on concrete. Only spent one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation, service and scenery...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica, Roswell

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
As a late check in i watched the one person at reception deal with a telephone reservation for almost 20 minutes.....when i was finally checked in...the room temperature was 24c with no A/C. They did provide a fan but it took ages for the room to cool down. At very least the windows should have been opened.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff were absolutely amazing, they were so efficient and friendly and made us feel welcome. The views were spectacular and the atmosphere was relaxed. The breakfast was perfect and was beautifully presented. I would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025