Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Dufferin Arms - 32 min drive
The Cuan - 16 min walk
Saltwater Brig - 7 min drive
The Lobster Pot - 18 min walk
The Artisan Cookhouse - 17 min walk
About this property
The Narrows Guesthouse
Property highlights
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Narrows Guesthouse. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
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
Smoke-free property
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
Is The Narrows Guesthouse pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Narrows Guesthouse?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Narrows Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Narrows Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Narrows Guesthouse located?
Situated in Portaferry, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Exploris Aquarium and Portaferry Country Market. Portaferry Castle and Strangford and Lecale are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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The Narrows Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
So well looked after at the Narrows by wonderful hosts. Highly recommended and our wee dog really appreciated being able to stay with us.
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Very dog friendly and owners very welcoming ,lovely location right on the waterfront, would highly recommend.
Jimmy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
The views are fantastic!
Heather
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
We had a great stay in Portaferry and particularly enjoyed the food for both dinner and breakfast in The Narrows.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Excellent location, lovely chap who runs/owns it, perfect for my bike trip around Northern Ireland
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
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.
Mhairi
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Great one night away with the family. Paid extra for breakfast and it was definitely worth the money.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10
Loved it here. Good value for money. Food was amazing and really attentive service.
Alison
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10
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 .
Derek
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
The view of the water was very pretty from our room. The room had a fridge, tv and king size bed. The breakfast was great and included with the room and you order from their breakfast menu.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
Seashore
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
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.
Jesse
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10
Christopher the host was wonderfully accommodating and considerate and gave us a lovely cottage instead of the room we booked
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
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.
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Martin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
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!
Nikoletta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
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.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Wayne
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Allyson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
r
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10
William
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10
Shirley
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
William
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Second visit and equally as good as the first! Beautiful views. Relaxed atmosphere. Extremely comfortable bed!