M&H completes work on Dunluce Lodge ahead of February opening

Northern Ireland’s newest five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge, has marked a major milestone ahead of its official opening in February, as Martin and Hamilton Construction have completed works and handed over the luxury property to Valor Hospitality.  

Ballymena-based M&H first started work on the hotel, located on the Causeway Coast just outside Portrush, in November 2022. 

With 35 luxury suites, including eight in The Stookan – the hotel’s private annex for larger groups – Dunluce Lodge will also have a restaurant, wine vault, private dining spaces and a spa for members of the public and residents.   

The property also overlooks the fourth fairway at Royal Portrush Golf Club, which is set to host the 153rd Open Championship this coming July. 

Stephen Meldrum, GM of Dunluce Lodge, said: “We have worked in close collaboration with the team at Martin and Hamilton and we have been very impressed by their professional approach to the project. Their eye for detail and commitment to sourcing the finest materials available matched our own high standards during the construction process.

“Now the hotel has officially been handed over, we can continue to fine tune our preparations for welcoming guests and providing truly unique and memorable experiences.”  

David Hamilton, managing director of M&H Construction, added: “As a local construction company, it was a privilege to work on Dunluce Lodge. This hotel will be the jewel in the crown of the Causeway Coast and it’s a special feeling to know we played a central role in its delivery. 

“Working with Valor Hospitality has been a great experience with real collaboration between ourselves and the client team benefiting the finished project in so many ways. With a firm focus on striving for the best possible finish and using the finest materials possible, I’ve no doubt Dunluce Lodge will quickly become an iconic destination.”