Business Details
Your Home from Home in Ballykelly | Drummond Hotel
Established as a traditional Irish family-run hotel, Drummond Hotel has provided a warm and welcoming 'home from home' experience for over four decades. Our 42 comfortable rooms, each equipped with modern amenities, cater to both leisure and business travelers seeking relaxation and personalized service. The hotel's renowned dining experience, led by James People, offers diverse menus featuring local cuisine, including award-winning dishes like our Tomahawk steak. We specialize in creating memorable wedding events with tailored packages and expert coordination. The hotel's strategic location in Ballykelly makes it an ideal base for exploring Northern Ireland's scenic northwest coastline and historic attractions.Our dedicated team, known for exceptional hospitality, ensures every guest receives attentive care throughout their stay. The adjacent Precious Beauty facility enhances our offerings with professional beauty treatments and wellness services. With multiple dining options, flexible event spaces, and proximity to adventure activities, we combine traditional charm with modern comforts. Our commitment to quality is reflected in consistently positive guest feedback regarding cleanliness, food standards, and staff friendliness. As a family business, we maintain a personal touch in all aspects of service delivery while adapting to contemporary guest expectations.
Services
Accommodation
Wedding services
Beauty treatments
Local exploration
Gourmet dining
Highlights and features
- We have operated as a family-run hotel for over 40 years
- Our staff provide personalized, attentive guest service
- We offer award-winning local cuisine with multiple dining options
- Our wedding packages include full event coordination
- We provide beauty treatments through our dedicated Precious Beauty facility
What people say
Amazing food
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Superb breakfast
Memorable experience
Services
Accommodation
Our 42 comfortable rooms offer a traditional 'home from home' experience with modern amenities including en-suite bathrooms, Freeview TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Room options range from standard doubles and twins to family rooms sleeping up to five guests, with special amenities available for wedding parties and long-stay visitors. The recently refurbished Drummond Superior Rooms provide enhanced comfort with deluxe bedding and ambient lighting.
Wedding services
We create memorable wedding experiences with tailored packages including venue hire, menu selection, floral arrangements, and music coordination. Our experienced team has planned over 20 years of successful weddings, offering dedicated consultation services and access to our function spaces that can accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations with full logistical support.
Beauty treatments
Precious Beauty offers professional beauty treatments in a dedicated cabin on hotel grounds. Services include waxing, threading, gel manicures, facials using medical-grade Epionce products, and massage therapies. The facility provides single treatments or discounted packages combining multiple services, with appointments available via direct booking with beauty therapist Julie-Anne.
Local exploration
Our hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring Northern Ireland's northwest attractions. Guests can visit nearby Binevenagh Mountain, Benone Beach, and Roe Valley Country Park. We provide information about local adventure activities including hovercraft rides and access to Limitless Adventure Centre, with assistance in planning itineraries for cultural, historical, or outdoor experiences.
Gourmet dining
Our dining options feature locally-sourced Irish cuisine across multiple menus including full Irish breakfasts, Sunday carvery, and la carte evening dishes. The kitchen, led by James People, specializes in traditional recipes with modern presentation, highlighted by signature dishes like Tomahawk steak. We accommodate dietary requirements and offer children's menus while maintaining competitive pricing for both guests and local diners.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We provide customizable wedding packages including venue hire, catering, accommodation, and coordination services with options for different group sizes and budgets, available after consultation with our wedding coordinator.
What local attractions are near the hotel?
We're near Binevenagh Mountain, Benone Beach, Roe Valley Country Park, and Limitless Adventure Centre, with easy access to the Causeway Coastal Route and Lough Foyle ferry services.
What dining options are available for guests?
We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner with multiple menus including à la carte, Sunday carvery, and children's options, served in our restaurant and bistro bar areas.
