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The Cuan Restaurant & Hotel

4.5(1,158)
Hotel

About

The Cuan Restaurant & Hotel sits on the shores of Strangford Lough, offering stylish rooms and a fine-dining experience focused on Northern Irish seafood. Its elegant event suite, filled with natural light, suits meetings, dinners, and receptions for groups up to 50.

Just steps from the ferry linking Strangford and Portaferry, the hotel combines a peaceful retreat with easy access to local culture and natural beauty. Breakfasts feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients, while the restaurant’s seasonal menus reflect the coastal surroundings.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with waterfront views
  • Intimate seated dinners & client meals
  • Multi-night stays with local charm

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Waterfront setting on Strangford Lough
Location
Waterfront setting on Strangford Lough
Situated on the Village Green with panoramic views over Strangford Lough, this hotel offers a tranquil coastal atmosphere just a minute's walk from the ferry linking Strangford and Portaferry, ideal for business guests seeking a scenic yet
Award-winning restaurant specializing in Northern Irish seafood
Food & Beverage
Award-winning restaurant specializing in Northern Irish seafood
Home to the Ulster Region’s Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant 2024, the restaurant focuses on seasonal, sustainable local seafood with standout dishes that reflect the coastal character of the region.
Bright, versatile suite for meetings and events
Event Space
Bright, versatile suite for meetings and events
An elegant event suite with abundant natural light, suitable for meetings, seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and intimate business functions, providing a professional setting with a touch of local charm.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,158 reviews