Portrush and the Antrim Coast - Ireland 2014 - page 573

More Fun
Consider Dunluce Centre (kid-oriented fun zone) and Water-world (£4.75, pool, waters-
lides, bowling; June Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00, July-Aug
Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-19:00; closed Sept-May; wedged between Harbour Bis-
tro and Ramore Wine Bar, tel. [phone]).
Sleeping in Portrush
Portrushhasarangeofhotels,fromdecenttoritzy.SomeB&Bscanbewell-worn.August
and Saturday nights can be tight (and loud) with young party groups. Otherwise, it's a
“you take half a loaf when you can get it” town. Rates vary with the view and sea-
son—probe for softness. Many listings face the sea, though sea views are worth paying
for only if you get a bay window. Ask for a big room (some doubles can be very small;
twins are bigger). Lounges are invariably grand and have bay-window views. All places
listed have lots of stairs, but most are perfectly central and within a few minutes' walk of
the train station. Parking is easy.
$$ Adelphi Portrush is a breath of fresh air, with 28 tastefully furnished modern
rooms, friendly staff, and a hearty bistro downstairs (Sb-£55-105, Db-£65-115, Tb-
£75-135, Qb-£105-165, 67-71 Main Street, Wi-Fi, tel. [phone],
www.adelphiportrush.com , [e-mail] ).
$ Beulah Guest House is a traditional, good-value place. It's centrally located and run
by cheerful Rachel and Jimmy Anderson, with 11 prim and smoke-free rooms (Ss-£33,
Sb-£45-60, Db-£60-75, Tb-£85-95, Wi-Fi, parking at rear, 16 Causeway Street, tel. 028/
7082-2413, www.beulahguesthouse.com , [e-mail] ).
$ Albany Lodge is a rejuvenated 85-year-old guesthouse smack dab in the center
of town. Kate and Gwynne Fletcher create an upbeat vibe with their nine bright rooms,
many with scenic sea views (Sb-£45-79, Db-£50-95, Tb-£75-85, ask about 2-night deals,
Wi-Fi, 2 Eglinton Street, tel. [phone], www.albany-lodge.net , al-
[e-mail] ).
$ Anvershiel B&B, with six rooms, is a 10-minute walk south of the train station. Jovi-
al Victor Bow, who runs the show with his wife Erna, knows about local golf options (Sb-
£45, Db-£65, Tb-£95, Qb-£125, cash only, Wi-Fi, parking, 16 Coleraine Road, tel. 028/
7082-3861, www.anvershiel.com , [e-mail] ).
$ Ardenlee B&B offerssixgoodrooms,somewithfineviewsoftheocean(Sb-£35-50,
Db-£60-90, Tb-£100, Wi-Fi, 19 Kerr Street, tel. [phone], mobile [phone],
www.arden-leehouse.com , [e-mail] ) .