North Coast hotel doubles occupancy with £3.5m luxury investment

The Salthouse Hotel is Northern Ireland's only green hotel ✅

Aerial view of Ballycastle
Author: Emma DicksonPublished 22nd Mar 2024
Last updated 22nd Mar 2024

The Salthouse Hotel has announced a £3.5 million investment in a new phase of luxury sea view suites.

The hotel is a pioneer in sustainable hospitality and one of Europe’s greenest hotels.

The expansion phase is on track for completion in Spring 2025, introducing 32 new bedrooms, with the majority offering breathtaking sea views.

Carl McGarrity, Director of The Salthouse Hotel, said: "We are thrilled to unveil this significant investment that marks a new chapter in our eco-evolution.

“These luxury sea view suites will provide a home away from home, situated beside our main hotel, offering a unique and environmentally conscious experience."

The expansion will also see the introduction of a new eco-farmhouse, scheduled to be ready next month, which features four bedrooms and a private hot tub - accommodating eight to 10 guests.

Last year, the venue successfully introduced The Lookout restaurant, which accommodates up to 500 covers on weekends.

The additional restaurant represented a £1.2 million investment and created 30 new jobs, including 13 talented international staff members who have brought their expertise to the team. The Salthouse Hotel also introduced a bakery to support various aspects of the hotel's operations.

Rooted in a vision of sustainability, the venue has been carbon-neutral since its launch in 2019. From a wind turbine and solar panels to a low food-miles menu, EV charging network including a fast charger, it is one of the greenest hotels in Europe.

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