Dunluce Lodge Added To Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Portfolio

Northern Ireland’s newest five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge has been awarded the prestigious honour of joining the Small Luxury Hotels of the World exclusive portfolio.

The Causeway Coast hotel becomes one of just 11 Irish hotels to feature in the global listing.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World individually visit, verify and vet every one of their 620 hotels in more than 90 countries. With just 50 rooms on average, these properties are able to offer secluded, discrete options with the highest standards of luxury and guest wellbeing.

Dunluce Lodge joins leading Irish venues such as The Dylan Hotel in Dublin, Ballymaloe House Hotel in Shanagarry and The Montenotte in Cork. It becomes only the second Northern Ireland hotel to be included in the portfolio, alongside The Culloden Estate & Spa outside Belfast.

With 35 luxury suites, fine dining, a wine vault, spa, and private lodge for larger groups, Dunluce Lodge combines authentic Irish character with international standards of luxury. It also hosted golfing icon, Rory McIlroy during this year’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

With an onsite putting green and complimentary private transfers to the nearby helipad and to the clubhouses at Royal Portrush and Portstewart Golf Club, Dunluce Lodge is a paradise on the iconic Causeway Coast.

The hotel is operated by global full-service management company, Valor Hospitality who are celebrating a double after another of their properties, Seaton House was also included in the portfolio.

Seaton House, a five-star hotel located just yards from the 18th green at the iconic Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland becomes the first hotel in the famous town to join this exclusive portfolio.

With 42 luxury bedrooms, including six stunning suites and three junior suites, Seaton House offers a range of dining options, curated by acclaimed Chef Patron Roy Brett, across its bar and restaurants, The Board Room and Ondine Oyster & Grill.

Euan McGlashan, Chief Executive, Valor Hospitality said: “It’s an honour that Small Luxury Hotels of the World has included both of these wonderful hotels in its portfolio.

“To be on a global platform like this, having only opened six months ago, is a true testament to the distinct sense of place both hotels offer. We’re proud to see our guest experience is so highly valued in such a short period of time.”

Jonathan Harper, Managing Partner Links Collection said: “Both Dunluce Lodge and Seaton House offer golfers the perfect European setting for unforgettable breaks.

“This recognition from Small Luxury Hotels of the World is testament to both the genuine Irish and Scottish hospitality on display at both venues.

“Guests at either venue will enjoy wonderful getaways in two truly iconic venues with so many unique offerings to explore.”

Richard Hyde, Chief Operating Officer, Small Luxury Hotels of the World said: “Dunluce Lodge and Seaton House guests enjoy genuine and intimate luxury in both hotels.

“We are thrilled to include them in diverse portfolio of properties that offer something for every discerning, independently minded traveller.”

To find out more about Small Luxury Hotels of the World visit slh.com. For further information, visit  dunlucelodge.com or seatonhouse.com.