Accommodations

Slieve Donard, nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains beside Royal County Down, offers beautifully updated Victorian-style rooms and suites blending historic charm with modern comforts like plush bedding, luxe Floris toiletries, and sea or mountain views. Sea-view options feature window seats for gazing at the coast, while resort-wing stays provide spa proximity, making it a luxurious, effortless base for championship golf.

In Portrush overlooking Royal Portrush, Grafton Street Hotel delivers contemporary coastal rooms with refined interiors, king beds, and many with North Antrim sea views or dune panoramas just moments from the Open Championship links. Spacious suites and thoughtful amenities create high-comfort stays tailored for golfers seeking proximity to the course and a welcoming, upscale vibe.

Dining and Recreation

Belfast offers a dynamic dining scene with creative modern Irish fare at spots like OX and The Muddlers Club, alongside classic pubs serving local seafood and stouts in lively neighborhoods like Cathedral Quarter. Portrush keeps it coastal with fresh fish & chips at harbor shacks, upscale dining at The Harbour Room, and relaxed pubs overlooking the Atlantic. Recreation spans Belfast’s Titanic Quarter museums, murals tours, and markets; in Portrush, enjoy Giant’s Causeway hikes, surf lessons, beach strolls, and boat trips amid the dramatic North Antrim coast.