Dobbins Inn

Property class: 3

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Located close to Carrickfergus Castle, Dobbins Inn provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Carrickfergus is home to Dobbins Inn. Waterfront Hall and Titanic Belfast are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle. St. George's Market and Belfast City Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Carrickfergus travel guide
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6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle by a waterfront, a paved walkway, and a large tree.
    Carrickfergus Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A modern building with geometric patterns and illuminated signage.
    Titanic Belfast
    33 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • St. Nicholas Church
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrickfergus Marina
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Andrew Jackson Centre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Carrickfegus Station
    5 min walk
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kilcreggan Urban Farms
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Creed Coffee
    6 min walk
  • The Central Bar
    1 min walk
  • Windrose Bar & Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

Dobbins Inn

  • Hotel near Carrickfergus Castle
  • Take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Dobbins Inn. The on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and secured bicycle storage
    • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Dobbins Inn boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dobbins Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Dobbins Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dobbins Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dobbins Inn located?

Situated in Carrickfergus, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Carrickfergus Castle and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belfast Castle and Waterfront Hall. St. George's Market and Belfast City Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carrickfegus Station is 5 minutes by foot and Clipperstown Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dobbins Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel needs work done to it but it was ok nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, we learned on this trip that the hotel is closing down soon. It is an historic location in a convenient little town. The staff was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a fun little hotel to spend an evening in. We had a blast drank pints with locals and had a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Very historic hotel close to the Castle. Breakfast was great but dinner was ho-hum. Nice part of town to explore. Staff was great! One of our parties had room 21 but no paranormal activity experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy room, lovely breakfast, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We had an excellent stay, very near the Castle and shops. Staff are very friendly the food was delicious and with very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay , sadly I've a disability and wrecked knee so doin stairs wasn't great but still a lovely place , food , drink and atmosphere xx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and the pub was wonderful! Staff very helpful. Free parking by the castle. Support local businesses!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is a quaint inn ran by a family. It was built in 1300, which is what makes it unique. It doesn’t have elevators or air conditioning, like a modern hotel. There is eating a number of eating options within walking distance. The staff treated us like family and the breakfast was to kill for. So if you enjoy the character of an historic building or a peaceful getaway, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with lots of charm. Comfortable clean rooms. Be careful to read the parking signs on the street as they don't tell you when you check in the parking is only free untill 9am so we got a $100 parking ticket at 905am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean ,bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was lovely and the staff so helpful and friendly! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfasts and very obliging staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was wonderful. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with suggestions about the area. Parking was not right at the site but an easy walk just a couple of blocks away. We were able to use a liading zone just in front of the property. Charming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dobbins inn is such a beautiful place the staff are amazing and always there to helps with any needs cant wait to come back amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a historic building. Friendly staff, fabulous breakfast. Definitely recommend for an overnight in Carrickfergus. Wonderful to walk out the door and see the castle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and great quality of food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint enjoyable stay

Quaint hotel, with a pub restaurant grub plus good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025