Salthouse Hotel to add 32 new suites in £3.5m expansion

Green pioneer the Salthouse Hotel has unveiled plans for a £3.5m expansion.

Work, due to complete in spring 2025, will see the creation of  32 new suites at the Ballycastle venue, with the majority offering breathtaking sea views/

Director Carl McGarrity said: “We are thrilled to unveil this significant investment that marks a new chapter in our eco-evolution. These luxury sea view suites will provide a home away from home, situated beside our main hotel, offering a unique and environmentally conscious experience.”

The expansion will also see the introduction of a new eco-farmhouse, scheduled to be ready in April 2024. The farmhouse will feature four bedrooms, accommodating eight to 10 guests, and include a private hot tub.

The luxury sea view suites and eco-farmhouse mark the latest in a series of strategic investments by the hospitality venue since its initial £5 million commitment in 2019 during its grand opening.

Just last year, the venue successfully introduced The Lookout restaurant, which accommodates up to 500 covers on weekends.

The additional restaurant represented a £1.2 million investment and created 30 new jobs, including 13 talented international staff members who have brought their expertise to the team. The Salthouse Hotel also introduced a bakery to support various aspects of the hotel’s operations.

The Salthouse, which has been carbon-neutral since its launch in 2019, currently boasts a 24-bed hotel, six eco-lodges, a state-of-the-art spa, and two restaurants.

The latest development introduces luxurious suites with kitchenettes and expansive living areas,

In line with this growth, the project is expected to create 25-30 new employment opportunities, contributing to the overall prosperity of the region.