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Elephant Rock Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Portrush with free breakfast and bars

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2 bars/lounges
Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Elephant Rock Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Lansdowne Cres, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8AY

What's nearby

  • Portrush Coastal Zone - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portrush West Strand Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barry's Amusements - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portrush East Strand Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portrush Station - 10 min walk
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanty - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tides Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amici Ristorante - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Elephant Rock Hotel

Upscale hotel near Royal Portrush Golf Club
At Elephant Rock Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Elephant Rock Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 24-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and electric kettles

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 2 and January 18.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

Elephant Rock Hotel Hotel
Elephant Rock Hotel Portrush
Elephant Rock Hotel Hotel Portrush

Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant Rock Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Elephant Rock Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Elephant Rock Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Rock Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elephant Rock Hotel located?

Situated in Portrush, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Portrush Coastal Zone, Waterworld, and Portrush West Strand Beach. Portrush Tourist Information Centre and Barry's Amusements are also within 10 minutes. Portrush Station is 10 minutes by foot and Dhu Varren Station is 23 minutes.

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Elephant Rock Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed my stay. I had a single room but still had a double bed, which was very comfortable. The room was clean and well furnished and the en-suite was also great. Breakfast was excellent and the view from the bay windows is stunning. The service and friendliness from staff was perfect. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great spot

Great spot, friendly service, ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Fabulous!

Absolutely fabulous stay! Hotel is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience at this hotel, from the time I arrived to the time I left. The attention to detail at this hotel is phenominal and impressive. I highly recommend it for both business trips and holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idris

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

Weekend Portrush

Hotel was excellent nice and clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really welcoming and friendly. Loved the fact that the hotel had recently been refurbished from an old grand townhouse in a terrace which looked over the Skerries and sea - close to town and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to saty! Funky decor and fun place. People are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Romantic retreat on the beach.

A cozy, elegant and well situated hotel perfectly suited for a romantic stay. Breakfast and services were wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. staff was very helpful and courteous especially receptionist. Need better instruction on how to get there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much to say other than amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Hidden Gem

The Elephant Rock Hotel is a hidden gem in Portrush on the coast of Northern Ireland (Giants Causeway) ….. it is located on a strip of row houses that honestly is a undeveloped goldmine. It is just beautiful!!! I stayed alone the town is adorable ( I stayed in August) but it was booming with activity… clearly a summer hot spot. The Elephant Rock is clean, affordable, really cute, has beautiful decor, wonderful staff and a very popular restaurant overlooking the ocean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

michele

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great stay

Great stay. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As a single traveller my room was on the lower floor overlooking a wall with a single bed. Who sleeps in a single bed? Should be replaced with at least a Queen sized bed! And room way to hot,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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