Portstewart, a short drive from Portrush, is the calmer choice on this stretch of coast, smaller-scale accommodation, a genuinely excellent beach in Portstewart Strand, and a promenade that doesn’t get as busy as Portrush’s harbourfront in peak season.
Port 56
An 8-room B&B at 56 Coleraine Road, a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, Port 56 is a tourist-board-certified, family-run property with king, queen and bunk room configurations, en-suite power showers, and a shared breakfast lounge. A modern, boutique-style alternative to a traditional guesthouse. Book via accommodationportstewart.com.
Cromore Halt Guest Inn
On Station Road, Cromore Halt is a family-owned guest inn offering single, twin, double, family and premier suite rooms, with an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner using local seasonal produce. A straightforward, well-established option handy for Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, and Whiterocks Beach as well as Portstewart itself. Book via cromorehalt.co.uk.
Self-catering
For a longer stay or a group, Causeway Coast Rentals, an agency established in 2008 covering Northern Ireland Tourist Board-approved holiday homes across the coast, lists self-catering apartments and houses in Portstewart, several within walking distance of the promenade. Individual listings change regularly, so check current availability directly rather than relying on any one named property here.
Budget option nearby
Premier Inn Coleraine, about 10 minutes’ drive away on the river Bann, is the closest budget chain hotel to Portstewart, worth knowing about if the guesthouses above are full or you’d simply rather a standard chain room. It’s in Coleraine itself, not Portstewart, so factor in the short drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portstewart or Portrush better for a quiet stay? Portstewart, clearly, smaller scale accommodation and a noticeably calmer evening atmosphere than Portrush’s harbourfront.
Is Portstewart within walking distance of the Giant’s Causeway? No, it’s about a 20-minute drive. See our Where to Stay Near the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills guide if being right beside it matters more than staying in Portstewart.
