Nestled near the breathtaking Giant's Causeway, Carnside Guest House offers a serene retreat with a garden and barbecue grills. Unwind in the lobby lounge area or get some work done in one of our meeting rooms. The staff is always happy to help, previous guests rave about their breakfast and helpful service.
Giants Causeway Visitors Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Causeway Coast - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Giant's Causeway - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
Old Bushmills Distillery - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Dunluce Castle - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 81 min drive
Coleraine Station - 19 min drive
Portrush Station - 20 min drive
Dhu Varren Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Old Bushmills Distillery - 5 min drive
The Quays - 14 min drive
The Harbour Bar - 15 min drive
Kraken Fish & Chips - 15 min drive
The Hip Chip - 4 min drive
About this property
Carnside Guest House
When you stay at Carnside Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
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Daily housekeeping
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Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Carnside Guest House Bushmills
Carnside Guest House Bushmills
Carnside Guest House Guesthouse
Carnside Guest House Guesthouse Bushmills
Frequently asked questions
Does Carnside Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carnside Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Carnside Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Carnside Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carnside Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Carnside Guest House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Carnside Guest House like?
Carnside Guest House is a short 17-minute walk from Causeway Coast and 16 minutes' walk from Giants Causeway Visitors Centre.
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Reviews
Carnside Guest House Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, hot, delicious, and very good with a variety of options. (27 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Comfy and convenient
Comfortable stay right beside the causeway
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Great views, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast.
A great place to stay.
Damian
Damian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Great breakfast!
The staff were very kind and they try their best to meet their customers' needs.
It might just have been our room, but the water never seemed to get hot and it seemed to come out a bit slowly.
The location is wonderful and it is nice and quiet.
Breakfast was very good.
Michael and Gail
Michael and Gail, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
LOCATION WAS GREAT. COMFORTABE BED, DELICOOUS BREAKFAST
Quentin
Quentin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
Very near Giants Causeway
Comfortable room, lovely area, good price
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Lovely little place to stay. VERY close to the giants causeway, and great value for money in this very popular area. Good parking and lovely ladies at the reception desk
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 1, 2025
Both staff treated me as an inconvenience rather than a guest.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Absolutely fabulous, would highly recommend and would love to return
glen
glen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Great for a night's stay.
The staff are kind, but probably overworked. Do not come before 4 p.m. as you will have to wait until 4 to be let in. The water has the lowest pressure of over 100 hotels and B and B's where we have stayed and the water is not hot.
The food is excellent and there are many choices. The location is perfect. The parking is ample. Some rooms are very small and all TV sets are tiny, but hopefully TV isn't why you are there. The wifi is very good, but Amazon Prime video thinks the system is using a VPN and it won't give you your service (if you are from a non-UK country) without charging a fee.
The staff are very kind and they try to provide the services that the diverse cliental request.
Service=5 stars. Rooms=3 stars. View and location=10 stars.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
What a terrific surprise! Extremely comfortable stay and enjoyed being in the middle of a working farm overlooking the Giants Causeway . They even have a kids farm area. Breakfast was very good and we went over the Causeway hotel for a drink a great walk along the cliffs.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Wonderfully amazing hosts at this guest house who go above and beyond. The property has an old-world charm about it. Everything is spotlessly clean. The breakfast is very generous with plenty of options. The location is perfect for exploring the picture perfect coastline.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent room for a family and fantastic breakfast!
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
My husband and I stayed here for the first night of our honeymoon. It is within walking distance to the Giants Causeway. Fantastic views and very quiet and peaceful. The staff was the best part. Very friendly and helpful. Our breakfast was hot, delicious, and they were able to accommodate me with a gluten free meal. We will DEFINITELY stay here again when we visit Northern Ireland.
LeighAnn
LeighAnn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
The view and location was great. It was the owners and staff that made this place outstanding.
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
This was the most charming inn I have ever visited!
Rhonda
Rhonda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
Great location and the staff were fantastic!
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Absolutely beautiful views , clean & well maintained. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great , great place to stay. Would highly recommend.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent location for seeing Giants Causeway easily walkable, ample parking and very friendly hosts!
Johnie
Johnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
10 out of 10, would stay at Carnside Guest House again.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Warm welcome from the hosts and super location for visiting the giant’s causeway
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2024
The check in was great, the property was quiet and if you stay definitely take advantage of the hot tubs
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
What a great place. Quaint and family run. Rustic but everything was super clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great and you cant beat the location if you're visiting the Causeway. We would definitely stay again!
Ashleigh
Ashleigh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Beautiful view, spacious and comfortable, really nice staff, very helpful. Would come again
Jakob
Jakob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2022
Surrounding area was beautiful very close to Giants Causeway. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Great views. Wonderful hosts. And the hot tub was the kicker.