Best Boutique Hotels in Ulster
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Ulster is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located in Virginia, 10 miles from Loughcrew Historical Gardens & Visitor Center, St Kyrans Guest House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers water sports facilities, a concierge service and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. All rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room includes an electric tea pot, while selected rooms also feature a patio and others also feature lake views. At St Kyrans Guest House the rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Virginia, like hiking, fishing and canoeing. Monastery of Kells is 11 miles from St Kyrans Guest House, while St. Columba's Church is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 49 miles from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything, it was fantastic. I am sad that it was only one night before moving to a Wedding Venue." - "Beautiful room, friendly host, great breakfast menu." - "The place was exactly what we needed, staff were so nice and very accommodating booking us taxis etc and very easy communication. Would definitely stay here again if we were ever to go back to Cavan!" - "Beautifully appointed very welcoming & lovely rooms" - "Breakfast was 5 star. The view of the lake was magical. The outdoor area over looking the lake had the most romantic and stylish lights. The owner and staff were professional and extremely warm and friendly. It is a beautiful place to stay. Highly recommend it. Will be going back again."
Exceptional
104 reviews
Located in Ireland in Ballyliffin, Ballyliffin TownHouse Hotel is a family-run property with a bar, lounge and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout and there is free public parking on site. Offering sea views, each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. They also have an private bathroom with free toiletries, bathtub or shower and hairdryer. Guests can go golfing at Ballyliffin Golf Club, 1.7 mi away. They can also relax in Tullagh Bay, 3.2 mi away or in Pollan Bay, 0.9 mi away. Londonderry is just 28 miles away. City of Derry Airport is 32 miles from the property.
Fabulous
272 reviews
An oasis of peace and tranquility in the town of Letterkenny, County Donegal, this spectacular Georgian house stands within its own private estate overlooking Lough Swilly. Offering a relaxed atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, Castle Grove is set in the Northwest of Ireland, the most beautiful unspoiled part of the country, home to magnificent beaches and rolling countryside. The hotel itself features extensive grounds which you can stroll through at your leisure, while the surroundings are ideal for a range of country pursuits, which can be organized through the hotel. In the evenings you can enjoy fine dining in Castle Grove’s Michelin recommended restaurant, serving the best of Irish produce, including vegetables from the hotel’s gardens. All meals are accompanied by a varied wine list.
Guest Reviews:
- "Superb facilities" - "Exceptional service and comfort. Our hosts and all their staff went beyond normal levels of service." - "Perfect for a quiet relaxing night away" - "Check-in was prompt and friendly and the hotel had a lovely calm atmosphere. The food was excellent and efficiently served." - "Excellent" - "Comfortable and relaxing with lovely staff." - "Gorgeous house with vintage rooms. Staff is pleasant and attentive. The food was absolutely beautiful both evening meal and breakfast. We stayed in the suite and it was very spacious with a vintage theme. Bed was comfortable."
Superb
244 reviews
The 4-star Sandhouse Hotel overlooks the sandy Blue Flag Rossnowlagh Beach on Donegal Bay. It has a luxury spa, hot tub, an award-winning restaurant and free parking. The spacious rooms at the Hotel Sandhouse all feature bathrooms with baths and showers. They also include a TV and antique furniture, and some rooms have panoramic sea views. The Seashell & Glassroom Restaurant has stunning beach views and serves fine food including local meats and fresh seafood.The Bosses Bar has classic cocktails, and Surfers Bar shows live sports. Guests can enjoy indulgent beauty treatments and therapies in the salon at Marine Spa. Donegal Golf Club is a 5-mile drive from the Sandhouse, and deep-sea fishing and surfing are available at the beach.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful Hotel overall..Staff lovely especially Caroline on Reception who provided pain relief for my sore back ...She was so kind and friendly." - "Amazing location. Wonderful sit down breakfast. Great seating options for bar. Whether a couple. A group or a single. Great location to use as the command post while you take daily road trips OR can just hang at the beach all day. Lovely Spa next door. Check out Smugglers notch up the hill for dinner. Plus the view!!! The views are awesome. ❤️"
Fabulous
272 reviews
