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## Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [1\. ibis Coleraine Riverside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coleraine-Hotels-Riverside-Hotel-Coleraine.h11785532.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11790000/11785600/11785532/066d2244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Coleraine
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 458 reviews)
- Price: £68, includes taxes & fees, 9 Dec - 10 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [2\. Inn on the Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Inn-On-The-Coast.h19906901.Hotel-Information)

![A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19910000/19907000/19906901/7b6b4e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 872 reviews)
- Price: £85, includes taxes & fees, 19 Nov - 20 Nov, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [3\. The Portrush Atlantic Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Portrush-Atlantic-Hotel.h583054.Hotel-Information)

![A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, large windows, and a curved seating area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583100/583054/28f66fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
- Price: £89, includes taxes & fees, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels
- Embrace coastal luxury with direct beach access, a stunning ocean-view restaurant, and pristine sands just steps from this seaside retreat.

### [4\. Aaranmore Lodge Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Aaranmore-Lodge-Bed-Breakfast.h19401788.Hotel-Information)

![A room with a wooden floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a vase with flowers, a lamp, and frosted glass doors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19401800/19401788/a75d9131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 182 reviews)
- Price: £75, includes taxes & fees, 17 Nov - 18 Nov, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [5\. Golflinks Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Golflinks-Hotel.h21360161.Hotel-Information)

![A bar area with a wooden staircase, a mounted deer head, and a wall with a snowy mountain scene and liquor bottles.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21370000/21360200/21360161/e1ec04e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 174 reviews)
- Price: £121, includes taxes & fees, 16 Dec - 17 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [6\. The Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coleraine-Hotels-The-Lodge-Hotel.h9866723.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9866800/9866723/db71e58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Coleraine
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 707 reviews)
- Price: £121 (Soak up coastal charm with a seaside escape – just a 10-minute drive to sandy beaches from this welcoming North Coast haven.), includes taxes & fees, 16 Dec - 17 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [7\. Anvershiel House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Anvershiel-House.h17378138.Hotel-Information)

![A dining area with a world map mural, a refrigerator, and a cereal box shelf.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17380000/17378200/17378138/2d9f087e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 251 reviews)
- Price: £84, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels
- Relax with ocean breezes just steps from Portrush West Strand Beach at this peaceful retreat.

### [8\. Bank Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Bank-Apartments.h95749647.Hotel-Information)

![A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95749700/95749647/f692af45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 56 reviews)
- Price: £70, includes taxes & fees, 8 Dec - 9 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [9\. Elephant Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Elephant-Rock-Hotel.h76275317.Hotel-Information)

![A dining area with a chandelier, patterned chairs, and a view of the city at night.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76280000/76275400/76275317/1f08eaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 62 reviews)
- Price: £165, includes taxes & fees, 2 Dec - 3 Dec, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels

### [10\. Antrim House Guest Rooms & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Antrim-House.h44547673.Hotel-Information)

![A terrace with wicker furniture, a view of a town, and a sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44550000/44547700/44547673/f71bd457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 215 reviews)
- Price: £95, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Our top choices for Ballykelly beach hotels
- Coastal escape with six private hot tubs just steps from Portrush strands and surf lessons, perfect for beach lovers seeking luxury.

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## Top Ballykelly Hotel Reviews

### [Sunset Cottage - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Limavady-Hotels-Charming-2-Bed-Cottage-In-County-Derry.h97206055.Hotel-Information)

![A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large window with a view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97210000/97206100/97206055/ea0452b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Limavady
- Review: The place was spotless and comfortable and the host was warm and polite. Couldn't find a fault with it., by Nicholas, 5 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Aaranmore Lodge Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Aaranmore-Lodge-Bed-Breakfast.h19401788.Hotel-Information)

![A room with a wooden floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a vase with flowers, a lamp, and frosted glass doors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19401800/19401788/a75d9131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 14 Coleraine Road, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8EA, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 2.5/5
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (182 reviews)
- Review: Nice spacious room., by Roy, 11 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Inn on the Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Inn-On-The-Coast.h19906901.Hotel-Information)

![A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19910000/19907000/19906901/7b6b4e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 50 BALLYREAGH ROAD, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8LT, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (872 reviews)
- Review: Another great experience staying at Inn on the Coast with our wee dog. Very pet friendly in hotel. Room spacious warm and very clean. Friendly and efficient staff. Good food for breakfast and dinner., by Caroline, 20 October 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Anvershiel House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Anvershiel-House.h17378138.Hotel-Information)

![A dining area with a world map mural, a refrigerator, and a cereal box shelf.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17380000/17378200/17378138/2d9f087e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 16 Coleraine Road, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8EA, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 9.6/10 (251 reviews)
- Review: Our room was lovely and big with un suite, self check in was easy, breakfast was great continental had all you need, location great short walk to west strand beach and the train station and town,would diffently stay again., by Kimberly, 9 June 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Golflinks Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Golflinks-Hotel.h21360161.Hotel-Information)

![A bar area with a wooden staircase, a mounted deer head, and a wall with a snowy mountain scene and liquor bottles.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21370000/21360200/21360161/e1ec04e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: Dunluce Road, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8JQ, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (174 reviews)
- Review: Room was spacious and clean, staff were friendly and service was excellent., by Anonymous traveller, 1 June 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Bank Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Bank-Apartments.h95749647.Hotel-Information)

![A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95749700/95749647/f692af45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: Main Street, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT2 7BB, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 4/5
- Guest rating: 9.4/10 (56 reviews)
- Review: Great apartment with lovely bedding and TV in both rooms. Spacious and close to all the cafes, bars and restaurants. Definitely use again., by Julie, 18 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [The Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coleraine-Hotels-The-Lodge-Hotel.h9866723.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9866800/9866723/db71e58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: Lodge Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1NF, GB
- Location: Coleraine
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 9/10 (707 reviews)
- Review: We have a caravan in Portstewart but as the nighttime temperatures that weekend were freezing and below (January) we opted for the Hotel. We had a very relaxing stay (Saturday night only). We love the beaches , which was were we spent most of our time. We hit Coleraine on Saturday morning - very relaxing and friendly town to potter about in. We had intended going to the Cinema in the evening, but ended up just having a meal at the Hotel Bistro (very good!). The following morning, we really..., by Anonymous traveller, 27 January 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [The Portrush Atlantic Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Portrush-Atlantic-Hotel.h583054.Hotel-Information)

![A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, large windows, and a curved seating area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583100/583054/28f66fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 73 Main Street, Portrush, Northern Ireland, BT56 8BN, GB
- Location: Portrush
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 8.4/10 (1000 reviews)
- Review: Hotel was good staff pleasant and helpful, by Paul, 10 February 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Marine & Lawn Portrush](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portrush-Hotels-Adelphi-Portrush.h4508144.Hotel-Information)

![A sandy beach with dunes and a cloudy sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4510000/4508200/4508144/bdbd5dee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Portrush
- Review: Friendly and welcoming, by Catherine, 16 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Seashells](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coleraine-Hotels-Seashells.h44509570.Hotel-Information)

![A wide sandy beach with a clear sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509600/44509570/cf37f8ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Coleraine
- Review: Seashells is a fantastic property, clean, well laid out and everything a large group/family needs for a great break on the north coast. A couple of minutes walk to Castlerock and the beach/train station, by Michael, 6 September 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Ballykelly like for travellers who love the beach?

Known for its restaurants, Ballykelly offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.

### When's the best time for a beach holiday in Ballykelly?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Ballykelly: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballykelly is 1016 mm.

### What is there to see and do around Ballykelly?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Ballykelly has to offer. Beach lovers can head straight to Castlerock Beach or Portstewart Strand for some quality time by the water. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Roe Valley Country Park and Dungiven Castle. Other things to see and do in the area are Magilligan Point and Mussenden Temple.

### What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Ballykelly?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Ballykelly with ease. If you're looking to fly to Ballykelly, the closest major airport is in Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.