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The Narrows Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Portaferry with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Exterior
1 bedroom
Exterior
Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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10-12, SHORE ROAD, PORTAFERRY, Portaferry, Northern Ireland, BT22 1JY
  • Place, Strangford and Lecale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exploris Aquarium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Portaferry Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Marina View (R1)

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Economy Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Suite, Ensuite, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Portaferry

The Narrows Guesthouse places you next to Exploris Aquarium and within a 5-minute walk of Portaferry Country Market. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Strangford and Lecale - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Exploris Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portaferry Country Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portaferry Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 47 min drive - 35.9 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cuan - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dufferin Arms - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Bar & Country Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪the lobster pot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bull & Claw - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Narrows Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast in Portaferry with a coffee shop and a restaurant
The Narrows Guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and express check-in. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and barbecue grills.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property 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 and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Narrows Portaferry
The Narrows Guesthouse Portaferry
The Narrows Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
The Narrows Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Portaferry

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Narrows Guesthouse?

This bed & breakfast is located in Portaferry, just steps from Exploris Aquarium and Portaferry Country Market, and within a short walk of Portaferry Castle. You'll also find Castle Ward and Kearney Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Narrows Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse have a casino on the premises?

No, The Narrows Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Narrows Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Narrows Guesthouse good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views and premium bedding.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Narrows Guesthouse serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Narrows Guesthouse.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Narrows Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to The Narrows Guesthouse is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is 28.4 mi away (61 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Narrows Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Narrows Guesthouse.

Does The Narrows Guesthouse offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Narrows Guesthouse.

The Narrows Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was over the top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Traveled with family
Property not what we had hoped for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
So well looked after at the Narrows by wonderful hosts. Highly recommended and our wee dog really appreciated being able to stay with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money. Room clean and comfortable, breakfast superb. Will definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location+property+people+breakfast

Wonderful property with helpful team and an excellent breakfast. You couldn’t ask for more, plus it’s right in the centre of town and on the seafront!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Amazing views

Absolutley stunning views across the harbour. Accomodation basic but fine however the mattress was truly awful. Would be happy to stay again & invite others if they were upgraded. Staff were lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned business that strives to meet every accommodation and dietary need. It was the perfect location for our itinerary; the very short ferry crossing was convenient and timely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dog friendly and owners very welcoming ,lovely location right on the waterfront, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
The views are fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100% recommended

Lovely guesthouse, we really enjoyed our stay! Great service! Nice room with fridge included. There's a good sized garden as well where our pup could run about. I loved not having to get dressed and walk on the street at night to let her go to toilet before bedtime. Be careful with showers, if hot water runs out you need to wait for water to heat up again, but honestly it only takes a few mins. Breakfast was a huge portion and delicious, definitely recommend it! We had dinner at the portaferry hotel and it was gorgeous, we left stuffed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of a mixture, the windows had gaps, the shower pressure was not good and the bed soft.On the other hand great location, lovely views, good TV with catch up. The proprietor and his wife were helpful and friendly. The accommodation just felt a little expensive for what it was. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, lovely chap who runs/owns it, perfect for my bike trip around Northern Ireland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great short break

We had a great stay in Portaferry and particularly enjoyed the food for both dinner and breakfast in The Narrows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

r

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and owners were great. Breakfast was wonderful. The views were incredible. Loved sitting out on the shore. Quiet and restful the only issue we had is that no restaurants were open after 7 pm. So we had to eat before heading back to Portaferry. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second stay here and it did not disappoint. Warm friendly welcome and a very comfortable room with a lovely sea view. Breakfasts were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seashore
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family night away

Great one night away with the family. Paid extra for breakfast and it was definitely worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the seaside room was amazing the staff was very friendly. The town is walkable. The property is rustic in nature and has alot of charm .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023