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California Lodge

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Portstewart with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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3 MEADOW PARK, Portstewart, Northern Ireland, BT55 7ST
  • Portstewart Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Portrush West Strand Beach
    6 min drive
  • Portstewart Strand
    8 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    68 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Portstewart

At California Lodge you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Binevenagh and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Portstewart Golf Club. Highlights at this B&B include free buffet breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Honors bar is the bed & breakfast's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Portstewart B&B, you'll be 20.7 km (12.9 mi) from Giant's Causeway.
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What's nearby

  • Portstewart Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Portrush West Strand Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Portrush East Strand Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Portrush Coastal Zone - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Dhu Varren Station - 6 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amici Ristorante Portstewart - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gareths Chippy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portrush Harbour - ‬8 min drive

About this property

California Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Portstewart with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at California Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Portstewart bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
California Lodge offers 8 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Portstewart bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Honors bar

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

California Lodge Portstewart
California Portstewart
California Lodge Portstewart
California Lodge Bed & breakfast
California Lodge Bed & breakfast Portstewart

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at California Lodge?

California Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at California Lodge?

Yep, California Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to California Lodge?

The closest beach to California Lodge is Portrush West Strand Beach (3.4 km).

What makes California Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at California Lodge.

Does California Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is available at California Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at California Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at California Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at California Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at California Lodge, with food and water bowls on offer.

California Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 60 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WORSE THAN TERRIBLE
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. The place DOES NOT EXIST. Drove there to find it’s out of commission. Emailed the guy to say “hey I’m here” he informed me he cancelled all stays. FUNNY cause he or hotel.com thought it was a good idea to tell me. I asked the guy for a refund and he called me a “pompous American.” We had to find a new place to stay and hotels.com didn’t seem to care at all. In my opinion my stay that I hate to book last minute at higher rates should have been paid for by THEIR MISTAKE. But nope, nothing. And they wouldn’t even approve giving me a refund for the California Lodge. Instead their respond to me was basically “well we need to verify with the owner but we can’t get in Touch with him so we’re keeping your money.” I even sent them screenshots of the email where the guy confirmed he cancelled stays. ABSOLUTELY absurd and terrible customer service. I will NEVER book on hotels.com again and I strongly recommend no one else does either!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were unable to stay here as it was closed when we arrived and the mail was lying in the hall. Fortunately we were able to stay at the inn on the coast nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really appreciated the staff who greeted us and served our breakfast. However, the accommodations did not match what was posted on the Expedia site - no 24 front desk, no lounge ( except the breakfast dining room), not sure where the on-site restaurant was. We had to ask for a hair dryer. No laundry. A bit disappointed as those were the amenities we were looking for. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing
Small cramped room, en suite no bigger than a cupboard, apparently it was a deluxe room! Check out process was a farce had to wait because the lady who checked us out was cooking breakfasts. Long walk into town. Cleanliness was ok if you didn't mind a mouse bait box behind the door!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
On site parking with clearly marked guest spaces an unexpected bonus. We really like the security box check-in which meant we could arrive at a time of our choosing which left us free to continue sight seeing without the worry of clock watching. Room was a good size but quite dark with only one small window for natural light. Roller blind on window had gaps down each side so made the room visible from the outside at night and also let in the early, early morning light. Room was cold overnight and light switches for the main light were located outside the room. Good overall for a budget stay but when compared to other places we stayed on this holiday, it felt a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

declan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dorian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that made breakfast was very friendly and she accommodated all of my children's food allergies at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The family room was just too small for us ( 2ad 2 Ch 12 and 14 yrs). The bunk beds squeaked badly. The shower was far to close to the loo , just an awkward space. Games room had bags of laundry sitting the whole time , the room was small so again making it an awkward space. The staff at breakfast were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights in Portstewart
The stay was fine, and the staff were excellent. Òn our last morning there, our needs for an earlier breakfast were met (we needed to leave before the roads were closed for the NW200). Can't thank them enough for sorting that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

eamon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
California Lodge is an immaculate B&B, which is owned by 2 lovely lovely ladies, Shelby & unfortunately I can not remember the other ladies name, but they were both so welcoming and so nice. I can not fault this place at all, and we will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Samantha was amazing couldn't have done enough for us will definitely book again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent value for money: clean and comfortable. Minor cons like faulty shower fan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sam and Brien were wonderful hosts. We felt so at home. We definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019