California Lodge

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Portstewart with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Dining
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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3 MEADOW PARK, Portstewart, Northern Ireland, BT55 7ST

What's nearby

  • Portstewart Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Portrush West Strand Beach - 6 min drive
  • Barry's Amusements - 9 min drive
  • Portrush East Strand Beach - 9 min drive
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Dhu Varren Station - 6 min drive
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amici Ristorante Portstewart - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gareths Chippy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portrush Harbour - ‬8 min drive

About this property

California Lodge

Bed & breakfast near a boardwalk/promenade
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a shopping mall on site at California Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Beach towels, concierge services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at California Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Honors bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

California Lodge Portstewart
California Portstewart
California Lodge Portstewart
California Lodge Bed & breakfast
California Lodge Bed & breakfast Portstewart

Frequently asked questions

Is California Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at California Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at California Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at California Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does California Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is California Lodge located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Binevenagh, Portstewart Golf Club, and Portstewart Strand. Portrush West Strand Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

California Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 60 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WORSE THAN TERRIBLE
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. The place DOES NOT EXIST. Drove there to find it’s out of commission. Emailed the guy to say “hey I’m here” he informed me he cancelled all stays. FUNNY cause he or hotel.com thought it was a good idea to tell me. I asked the guy for a refund and he called me a “pompous American.” We had to find a new place to stay and hotels.com didn’t seem to care at all. In my opinion my stay that I hate to book last minute at higher rates should have been paid for by THEIR MISTAKE. But nope, nothing. And they wouldn’t even approve giving me a refund for the California Lodge. Instead their respond to me was basically “well we need to verify with the owner but we can’t get in Touch with him so we’re keeping your money.” I even sent them screenshots of the email where the guy confirmed he cancelled stays. ABSOLUTELY absurd and terrible customer service. I will NEVER book on hotels.com again and I strongly recommend no one else does either!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were unable to stay here as it was closed when we arrived and the mail was lying in the hall. Fortunately we were able to stay at the inn on the coast nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really appreciated the staff who greeted us and served our breakfast. However, the accommodations did not match what was posted on the Expedia site - no 24 front desk, no lounge ( except the breakfast dining room), not sure where the on-site restaurant was. We had to ask for a hair dryer. No laundry. A bit disappointed as those were the amenities we were looking for. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing
Small cramped room, en suite no bigger than a cupboard, apparently it was a deluxe room! Check out process was a farce had to wait because the lady who checked us out was cooking breakfasts. Long walk into town. Cleanliness was ok if you didn't mind a mouse bait box behind the door!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
On site parking with clearly marked guest spaces an unexpected bonus. We really like the security box check-in which meant we could arrive at a time of our choosing which left us free to continue sight seeing without the worry of clock watching. Room was a good size but quite dark with only one small window for natural light. Roller blind on window had gaps down each side so made the room visible from the outside at night and also let in the early, early morning light. Room was cold overnight and light switches for the main light were located outside the room. Good overall for a budget stay but when compared to other places we stayed on this holiday, it felt a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

declan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dorian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that made breakfast was very friendly and she accommodated all of my children's food allergies at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The family room was just too small for us ( 2ad 2 Ch 12 and 14 yrs). The bunk beds squeaked badly. The shower was far to close to the loo , just an awkward space. Games room had bags of laundry sitting the whole time , the room was small so again making it an awkward space. The staff at breakfast were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights in Portstewart
The stay was fine, and the staff were excellent. Òn our last morning there, our needs for an earlier breakfast were met (we needed to leave before the roads were closed for the NW200). Can't thank them enough for sorting that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

eamon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
California Lodge is an immaculate B&B, which is owned by 2 lovely lovely ladies, Shelby & unfortunately I can not remember the other ladies name, but they were both so welcoming and so nice. I can not fault this place at all, and we will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Samantha was amazing couldn't have done enough for us will definitely book again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent value for money: clean and comfortable. Minor cons like faulty shower fan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sam and Brien were wonderful hosts. We felt so at home. We definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019