Welcome to Portrush

Welcome to Portrush & Magherabuoy House

You’re welcome to Portrush & Magherabuoy House, where we provide a wide range of accommodation, conferencing, banquetting and dining facilities. The restored and extended period property is located in its’ own grounds, with extensive free parking, just off the A29 on the outskirts of Portrush. The Hotel offers 55 ensuite bedrooms, including accommodation to suit families and people with disabilities and mobility difficulties.

The Hotel boasts numerous on-site dining options, including Dawson’s Bistro, Restaurant as well as Leona’s Tea Room & Bakery.

We are fortnuate to be situated on Lonely Planet’s ‘must visit’ Causeway Coastal route. The Hotel is just a few miles from Royal Portush Golf Club, and less than thirty minutes drive from the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, the Dark Hedges and Old Bushmills distillery. The seaside town of Portrush is home to some beautiful golden beaches, stunning coastal walks and a host of fine restaurants. A 20 minute stroll will take you into town, a few pounds and a taxi will return you to the comfort of your Magherabuoy bedroom.

Magherabuoy House was built by a Liverpudlian doctor following the design of Sir Charles Lanyon. Lanyon was the leading Irish architect of his time. He also designed Queen’s University, Crumlin Road Gaol, Portrush Town Hall. He influenced the design of many churches and notable public buildings here.

During the years 1934-47, Magherabuoy House was the home of Sir Richard Dawson Bates. Bates was Minister for Home Affairs in the old Northern Ireland government at Stormont. He was a close ally of the Prime Minister and a controversial figure in his own right. He often used Magherabuoy House to entertain foreign dignitaries.

If you’d like to find out more abou the history of the Causeway Coast, Magherabuoy House and our Hotel, please click the button below.

Magherabuoy Hotel History