About Albany Lodge
Albany Lodge is a hotel right on the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking the surf. It is just a five-minute walk from two Blue Flag beaches.
Each room at this lodge includes a television, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, CD player, tea & coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom. Some also come equipped with a spa bath and sea views. All rooms are non-smoking.
The hotel features a sun terrace and Wi-Fi throughout all the public areas.
Albany Lodge offers a daily Irish breakfast within the on-site dining room. There is also yoghurt and fresh fruit.
The hotel is a five-minute walk from Royal Portrush Golf Course and Portrush Railway Station, as well as a 15-minute drive from Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Bushmills Distillery is approximately seven miles away. Also nearby is Barry’s Amusements and Ulster University: Coleraine.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent view and location
Guests rave about the location of this hotel. It directly overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, and is positioned right up against the waters. Many of the guest rooms feature sea views, adding even more to the experience. Further, guests note that the lodge is only a 15-minute drive from a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Giant's Causeway.
positive:
Great breakfast
Guests to Albany Lodge suggest that the breakfast is something to write home about. While there are the typical lighter options consisting of fresh fruit and yoghurt, there's also an impressive, full Irish breakfast offered daily and served within the hotel's dining room. Guests give high marks to this Irish breakfast.
positive:
Spa bath in rooms
Some of the rooms feature a spa bath within the private bathrooms, which guests suggest is a pleasant amenity.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Awkward parking
There isn't a dedicated on-site parking lot with free parking, or apparently a nearby off-site parking area. Instead, guests suggest that you must park streetside. This can be awkward and a bit difficult due to the spacing of the spots and their limited numbers.
negative:
Wi-Fi in rooms can be slow
Guests say that the Wi-Fi Internet access available in the guest rooms at Albany Lodge can be on the slow side, leading to a frustrating experience.
negative:
Traffic noise
There are some reports that there is either poor insulation or thin walls at this establishment, leading to the traffic noise from outside infiltrating some rooms. Specifically, a couple guests noted this appears to be a problem with rooms at the front of the hotel.