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A neatly made bed with pillows, a blanket, and folded towels on a textured bedspread.

A courtyard with artificial grass, picnic tables, and a building with a grey facade.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various alcoholic beverages, a bar counter, and stacks of Coors beer boxes.

1. The Armada Bar And Restaurant

13.1 km from Sheep Island

Dana

NT$5,275

NT$6,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A room with a bench, two large windows with decorative frames, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel with a sign reading "CAUSEWAY HOTEL" in front of a row of buildings.

A traditional room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a plaid armchair.

A white building with a sign reading "Causeway Hotel" and a parking area in front.

2. Causeway Hotel

10.5 km from Sheep Island

Denise

NT$4,173

NT$5,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

3. Dunseverick Ramblers Rest

5.6 km from Sheep Island

Matthew

NT$3,195

NT$3,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, cliffs, and a clear view of the sea.

A rural landscape with a sunset, a gravel driveway, a brick wall, and a wooden gate.

A neatly made bed with a tropical leaf pattern bedspread, two matching pillows, a bedside lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall above.

A white building with a grey roof, a set of stairs leading to the entrance, and potted plants in front.

4. Rest A While

11 km from Sheep Island

John

NT$4,456

NT$5,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A couple in a bathtub filled with bubbles, holding champagne glasses, surrounded by candles.

A restaurant with wooden beams, chandeliers, and a bar area.

A reception desk with a laptop, a WIFI sign, and a flower arrangement.

A couple in a hotel room with a breakfast tray, bed, pillows, and a lamp.

5. The Hedges Hotel

13.4 km from Sheep Island

Stephen

NT$5,084

NT$6,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with appliances, and a wooden floor.

A hexagonal sign for Causeway Coast Retreats with a rural landscape in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table with a cup, and a large mirror on the wall.

6. Causeway Coast Retreats

14.2 km from Sheep Island

fergal

NT$3,624

NT$4,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A cozy room with a bed, a wooden coffee table with a bottle, wine glass, and a book, and a leather chair.

A cozy living room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather armchair, a small table, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, wooden chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Yarn

8.4 km from Sheep Island

Kelly

NT$4,815

NT$5,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A two-story house with a front porch, a driveway, and a well-maintained garden.

A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop and waves crashing against the shore.

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops and a cliff.

A rural landscape with rolling green fields and dense shrubbery.

8. Teach an Cheoil

13.7 km from Sheep Island

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,552

NT$4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a vase with flowers, a lamp, and frosted glass doors.

A residential street with a row of houses and a large bush with pink flowers.

A dining room with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There are two paintings on the walls, a cabinet with glass doors, and a window with curtains.

9. Aaranmore Lodge Bed & Breakfast

20 km from Sheep Island

Debra

NT$3,695

NT$4,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a bottle of wine, and a basket of bread.

A traditional brick building with a stone tower, a sign reading "The Bushmills Inn," and a flag on top.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining table with seafood dishes, bread, and wine glasses.

10. The Bushmills Inn

11.9 km from Sheep Island

Grant

NT$6,972

NT$8,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

11. Portcaman House B&B

12.1 km from Sheep Island

Christian

NT$4,746

NT$5,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A room with large windows, a view of a road, a table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with large glass windows and a stone facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a golf course through large windows.

A bar area with a wooden staircase, a mounted deer head, and a wall with a snowy mountain scene and liquor bottles.

12. Golflinks Hotel

18.7 km from Sheep Island

Richard

NT$3,909

NT$4,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and a coastal town.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, a dining area with outdoor seating, and a large potted plant.

A terrace with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, and a view of the ocean and beach.

A coastal building with multiple floors, large windows, and a flat roof.

13. Bayview Hotel

12.8 km from Sheep Island

Hilary

NT$7,771

NT$9,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a bathtub, a wicker sofa, and a window providing natural light.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a loft bedroom, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table, and a radiator. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a brick wall, a framed painting, and a table set for two with wine glasses and cutlery.

14. Bushmills Townhouse

11.8 km from Sheep Island

Colum

NT$5,977

NT$7,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A cozy interior with a round window, a wicker chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

A starry night sky with a dome-shaped structure illuminated from inside, surrounded by a grassy landscape.

A modern interior with a curved ceiling, a chair, a plant, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a curved entrance and a llama standing in front.

15. Black Knowe, Luxury Glamping, Ballycastle

7.7 km from Sheep Island

Robert

NT$7,575

NT$9,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a bed, and a large window offering a view of a green landscape.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a cliff in the background, and vegetation in the foreground.

A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a small kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

A row of dome-shaped cabins with a wooden deck and seating area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

16. North Coast 9

11.8 km from Sheep Island

Cheri L

NT$8,668

NT$10,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

The exterior of The Marcus Portrush hotel with a black facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A cozy room with a checkered floor, a round coffee table, and two chairs. There are potted plants and a large window with a view of a building outside.

A restaurant with booths, tables, and a large wave painting on the wall.

An aerial view of a golf course with undulating terrain and a winding path.

17. The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19.7 km from Sheep Island

paul

NT$3,941

NT$4,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A green building with a sign that reads "Mr. Brides Bar." There are outdoor tables and chairs in front.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and buildings along the shore.

A dining area with tables set for four, each with white tablecloths, red napkin holders, and basic tableware.

A bed with a black metal frame, two beige pillows with a scalloped pattern, and a dark brown fur-like pillow.

18. Causeway Tavern B&B

7.7 km from Sheep Island

Daniel

NT$4,636

NT$5,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A room with a high ceiling, a round table with chairs, a patterned armchair, and a vintage trunk.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a table set for four, a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, and a patterned rug.

19. Bank Apartments

19.6 km from Sheep Island

Julie

NT$4,280

NT$5,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A stone building with a large arched window and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden herringbone floor, a metal railing, and skylights.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a view of a stone wall and garden through large windows.

A stone building entrance with a wooden door, a metal railing, and a carpeted staircase.

20. Hideout by Stay Lagom

7.7 km from Sheep Island

Allister

NT$5,836

NT$9,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Sheep Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Armada Bar And Restaurant	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Causeway Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 959 reviews	View
Dunseverick Ramblers Rest	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Rest A While	9.8 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
The Hedges Hotel	8.8 Excellent 34 reviews	View

Top Sheep Island Hotel Reviews

Causeway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We truly enjoyed our stay at The Causeway Hotel. The rooms were fantastic. The views are spectacular! The area is beautiful and the hotel is right on the beautiful coastal causeway. The Giant's Causeway is adjacent to the property. The hotels breakfast is included if you choose the option. Breakfast was delicious and we had dinner there as well, one night. Dinner was fabulous! We also had a late lunch at The Nook, a pub/ restaurant nearby and their food is also delicious. We would definitely stay here again!"

Rest A While

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. The property is within minutes of some great natural and historical sites."

Stay Lagom Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The Quad room had plenty of space, and the king bed was very comfortable. Also, we enjoyed the openness of the shared kitchen and living room. There was even fresh bread, teas and coffees available as part of the stay the next morning."

Dunseverick Ramblers Rest

10/10 Excellent

"Dawn was very welcoming and our stay there was wonderful!! We absolutely loved the Oceanview and the easy beach access, the great trails along the cliffs it felt like we were finding more every time we went out. This location is Perfect!!! Such a close location to the Giants causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy Harbour and so much more! Then we found a cute spot to eat at Bothy Coffee, such delicious food!! You won’t be disappointed if you book with Dawn!"

The Salthouse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous hotel staff food location all beyond expectations however the opening times for the thermal village could be better -ensure any booking includes the spa cost of £45 per person per day-swimming only at spa times"

Bayview Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just a lovely place to stay and enjoy the scenery."

Glass Island Boutique Luxury B&B

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our one night stay at this B&B. The room was spotless and modern, and the bed was very comfortable. Located on a residential street, the B&B offers plenty of parking and is just a short walk from restaurants and pubs. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. This was our best stay during our tour of Northern Ireland. Highly recommend staying here."

Marine Hotel Ballycastle

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff who couldn’t do enough to help you. Perfect for exploring the north coast but being able to get away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more densely touristy towns"

Yarn

10/10 Excellent

"Located right on the high street yet still quiet at night for a good sleep! Excellent amenities, shoutout for fab quality fluffy towels, and the toiletries (shower gel/soap) excellent quality. We were especially impressed by the “above and beyond” service, with a chilled bottle of bubbly ready for our arrival to celebrate our engagement. Thank you!!"

Other attractions near Sheep Island

A stone house by a rocky beach with cliffs in the background.

Ballintoy Harbour

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Ballycastle with a trip to Ballintoy Harbour. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal landscape with a suspension bridge, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue sea.

Carrick-a-Rede

9.0/10 (73 reviews)

How’s your head for heights? A narrow, swinging bridge, 20 metres long and suspended 100 feet above the rocks and sea below, links mainland Northern Ireland with a tiny outcropping of volcanic rock known as Carrick-a-Rede.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy foreground, a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a distant shoreline.

Whitepark Bay

9.4/10 (31 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Whitepark Bay might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ballycastle. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

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Rugged coastal cliffs with remnants of stone walls and a flowing river.

Kinbane Castle

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

After visiting Kinbane Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ballycastle. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore under a cloudy sky.

Ballycastle Beach

9.4/10 (99 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ballycastle Beach during your travels in Ballycastle? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

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Ballintoy Church

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Ballycastle with a stop at Ballintoy Church. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Ballycastle Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ballycastle Museum in Ballycastle. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Marconi Memorial

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ballycastle with a visit to Marconi Memorial. Wander the seaside or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sheep Island?

Sheep Island is located in a welcoming area of Ballycastle known for its beautiful ocean views and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Sheep Island?

Dunseverick Ramblers Rest is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free parking and private patios. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Sheep Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Causeway Lodge and Causeway Tavern B&B.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sheep Island?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sheep Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sheep Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Sheep Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sheep Island?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Sheep Island, click here.

What can I see and do near Sheep Island?

Learn about local history at Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge and Ballintoy Church. Explore nature at Carrick-a-Rede and Whitepark Bay. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Ballintoy Harbour and Kinbane Castle.

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Our top choices for Sheep Island hotels

1. The Armada Bar And Restaurant

2. Causeway Hotel

3. Dunseverick Ramblers Rest

4. Rest A While

5. The Hedges Hotel

6. Causeway Coast Retreats

7. Yarn

8. Teach an Cheoil

9. Aaranmore Lodge Bed & Breakfast

10. The Bushmills Inn

11. Portcaman House B&B

12. Golflinks Hotel

13. Bayview Hotel

14. Bushmills Townhouse

15. Black Knowe, Luxury Glamping, Ballycastle

16. North Coast 9

17. The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Causeway Tavern B&B

19. Bank Apartments

20. Hideout by Stay Lagom

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Top Sheep Island Hotel Reviews

Causeway Hotel

Rest A While

Stay Lagom Lodge

Dunseverick Ramblers Rest

The Salthouse Hotel

Bayview Hotel

Glass Island Boutique Luxury B&B

Marine Hotel Ballycastle

Yarn

Other attractions near Sheep Island

Ballintoy Harbour

Carrick-a-Rede

Whitepark Bay

Kinbane Castle

Ballycastle Beach

Ballintoy Church

Ballycastle Museum

Marconi Memorial

Frequently asked questions