# Hotels and B&Bs near Exploris Aquarium — 5 within 3 miles (2026)

> 5 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of Exploris Aquarium in Newtownards, County Down. The nearest is Ballyrusley B&B, under 0.2 miles away.

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**In short:** 5 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of Exploris Aquarium in Newtownards, County Down. The nearest is Ballyrusley B&B, under 0.2 miles away.

Updated 31 August 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About Exploris Aquarium](https://staycation.co.uk/newtownards/attractions/exploris-aquarium)

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[under 0.2 miles Newtownards Ballyrusley B&B ★ 4.8 (4) Ballyrusley B&B in Portaferry, County Down offers en-suite rooms, plus a garden and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/portaferry/hotels/ballyrusley-b-b) [under 0.2 miles Newtownards feetnpaws ★ 4.3 (608) Adults-only B&B in Portaferry with breakfast, garden and free parking, handy for Exploris Aquarium and Strangford Lough.](https://staycation.co.uk/portaferry/hotels/feetnpaws) [under 0.2 miles Newtownards The Narrows ★ 4.8 (149) A 6-room B&B on Portaferry's Shore Road, close to the ferry crossing and Exploris Aquarium, with sea views over Strangford Lough.](https://staycation.co.uk/portaferry/hotels/the-narrows) [0.8 miles Downpatrick The Cuan Licensed Guest Inn ★ 4.5 (1,165) A licensed guest inn on The Square in Downpatrick, with its own restaurant and bar, breakfast, and free parking close to Down Cathedral.](https://staycation.co.uk/downpatrick/hotels/the-cuan-licensed-guest-inn) [0.9 miles Downpatrick Lough Rooms at The Artisan ★ 4.0 (6) Lough Rooms at The Artisan is a small hotel on Kildare Street in Strangford, minutes from Strangford Lough, Castle Ward and Exploris Aquarium, with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/strangford/hotels/lough-rooms-at-the-artisan)

## Quick answers

### How many hotels and B&Bs are there near Exploris Aquarium?

We list 5 within 3 miles of Exploris Aquarium, measured in a straight line.

### Which hotels and B&Bs are closest to Exploris Aquarium?

The nearest are Ballyrusley B&B (under 0.2 miles), feetnpaws (under 0.2 miles) and The Narrows (under 0.2 miles).

### How are the distances worked out?

They are straight-line distances between each place and Exploris Aquarium, so the journey by road will be a little longer.