Opportunity for a 60 bedroom hotel proposed with bar restaurant and function facilities.

Savills have been instructed to offer to the market a 60 bedroom hotel opportunity situated in one of the most sought after and expanding tourist locations in Northern Ireland.

The Promoter is planning to develop a 60 bed hotel located in the popular tourist destination of Bushmills. Savills are instructed to seek proposals to operate the hotel under either (i) a lease agreement or (ii) a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA).

The site is situated in a prominent location off the main A2 Dunluce Road, less than a half mile from the major tourist hub of Bushmills. Bushmills is located on the prestigious north coast of the isle of Ireland with traditional charm, history and culture.

The opportunity will comprise of 60 units spread across 2 floors with a range of room sizes. The combination of room number and sizes will allow the hotel to take maximum advantage of the demand in the market. The opportunity will also include bar, restaurant and function facilities.

Outline Planning Permission (reference LA01/2018/0077/O) has been granted by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council in October 2019, which was renewed in 2022/2023 (reference LA01/2022/0938/O) for a 60 unit Hotel with restaurant & function facilities with associated parking.

LOCATION

The northern coast of the Island of Ireland would be considered one of the main tourist hubs due to the number of visitor attractions, restaurants, hotels and pubs. Indeed this opportunity is further enhanced by the ability to expand the opportunity on lands adjacent to The Gateway Hotel owned by the Promoters.

Due to the unique location the site benefits from a rare blend of coastal communities with access to many major Northern Ireland commercial hubs.

The surrounding area is known famously for its beauty and unique landscapes with blue flag beaches at Portstewart Strand, Portrush West & East Strands, The Whiterocks, overlooking Royal Portrush Golf Club, Downhill and Mussenden Temple and Benone Strand at Magilligan, the ‘go to’ destination for surfers and kite surfers.

For golf enthusiasts – you cannot find a better location with world class events and facilities on the doorstep. Locally there is the Portstewart Golf Club with 3 links courses which were the host to the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Castlerock Golf Club, and the world-famous Royal Portrush Golf Club, which is considered to be one of the finest golf courses in the world with two links courses and in July 2025 will host the 153rd Open Championship having already hosted the Championship in 2019.

Attractions continue with Dunluce Castle (60,000 visitors), The Giant’s Causeway (684,000 visitors), The Giant’s Causeway & Bushmills Railway (25,000 visitors), The Dark Hedges (400,000 visitors) and many heritage sites including cliff edge castles and sandy beaches.

Bushmills village is in close proximity to the nearby seaside towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Ballycastle which are located 5.9, 8.8 and 11.0 miles respectively. This area hosts an excellent selection of award winning restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques servicing the local community as well as the many visitors to the area.