Visited recently with a degree of trepidation given some of the recent reviews. Years ago this place had a rock solid reputation for food and hospitality. Recent reviews suggest this is more mixed. We visited last about two years ago and couldn't get a table due to a large wedding party. We tried again on a Saturday lunch. We went... More

Stayed one evening as a couple, were booked in by a lovely lady called Sandra. The room was big bright and had a lovely sea, or as was pointed to me a lough view. Did not stay as part of a package but had a evening meal. The food was brilliant and the service from Marco in the dining room,... More

I am late in offering this review but better late than never. In the past we have always enjoyed dining at this hotel and that is why I booked it for Sunday lunch to entertain the family. The whole experience was dissapointing , from the below average standard of the food that was served to the rather surly service off... More

My wife and I arrived to take a culinery Master Class, which included dinner and an overnight bed and breakfast. Having been shown to our room, which was very appealing, we were given our chef's jackets and went back downstairs for coffee and scones. Suitably refreshed we were escorted into the kitchen and introduced to the chefs Andy and Paul.... More

If i had listened to what people say sometimes you could be put off. We went to The Portaferry Hotel Easter Saturday and a wonderful afternoon tea. Our table was beautifully laid waiting for our visit which was previously booked. Coffee and tea offered straight away on arrival. Food brought out beautifully presented. Sandwiches were gorgeous, a selection of chicken... More

I wasn't going to write anything until I saw another review of somebody who had stayed the same night. I booked the 'romance package' which was £160 for one night - they got upgraded to this package presumably on a lower rate. Supposed to b a bottle of sparkling in room on arrival eventually had to ring and ask for... More

Stayed for one night with family and two young children which included 3 course meal in the restaurant and breakfast the next morning. Upon arrival the receptionist was very friendly and kind to the kids. We were upgraded to a "Romance Package" which included a bottle of cava in the room. Nice touch. There is defnitely a local feel to... More

We enjoyed our one night stay here. The hotel is in a great location for the town and very clean and well maintained. The bathroom was especially modern and nice. Our view was fabulous!! Our breakfast was very good too. We ate dinner in the bar downstairs. It didn't exactly meet our expectations but it could have been because we... More

Just returned from a very relaxing two night stay. Our stay was a gift from our daughter for some quality R&R which did live up to our expectations. We were allocated a room with the most wonderful view of the lough .(room9) We watched the ferry journey back and forth throughout our stay. We relaxed by an open fire and... More