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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Carrickfergus Castle

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Front of property
Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

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  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
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6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • Popular LocationCarrickfergus Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarrickfergus Marina8 min walk
  • Popular LocationTitanic Belfast15 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)29 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Gave me a chance to see where my ancestors lived. Food was wonderful as well as the staff. We met people not only from I...
Thomas
May 14, 2024
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Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carrickfergus

Dobbins Inn is located in Carrickfergus. 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 Grand Opera House are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 4 min walk
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 8 min walk
  • Belfast Castle - 15 min drive
  • Waterfront Hall - 15 min drive
  • Titanic Belfast - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Windrose Bar and Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Central Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Superfry - ‬5 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, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well 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. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dobbins Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1300
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Property is also known as

Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus
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Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dobbins Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dobbins Inn?

As of Jun 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on Jun 16, 2024 start from $107.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dobbins Inn?

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 (0.3 km) from Carrickfergus Castle and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belfast Castle and Waterfront Hall. St. George's Market and Titanic Belfast are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carrickfegus Station is only a 5-minute walk and Clipperstown Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 352 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiswarya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was an amazing find! The rooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff were incredible lovely. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave me a chance to see where my ancestors lived. Food was wonderful as well as the staff. We met people not only from Ireland but also Scotland. The firm bed was very comfortable. Everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good and an additional plus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Inn right across the water and castle. The room was clean, and employees were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy, Hamilton

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

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much history in this little inn. It was actually considered a castle at one time. Not to mention you can walk across the street to the huge castle. Remember it’s old…but that’s part of its beauty. The breakfast was 2nd to none!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mix of Pros & Cons
Ok stay, balanced by strong negatives and positives of hotel. Negatives: Wifi did not work in room. Shower takes about 15-20 min for lukewarm water. Toilet needs about 2-3 flushes to fully flush. Room was very small (though this was somewhat set in expectations). Positives: Receptive staff to problems. Good service in breakfast and bar. Location and (depending on day) free adjacent or extremely close parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic!!!! Just what you would expect when you enter… 800 yr old! Awesome! The room was comfortable, private bath, tea/coffee things. Breakfast cooked.. lots of choices. Wonderful! Dinner excellent as well

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
60th party visit
Lovely stay in a hotel with lots of history and even a ghost! Room was a bit tired, but functional and clean. Staff friendly and helpful, breakfast was good, the lady serving was very very helpful and nothing was too much trouble!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My niece & I wound up at the Dobbin's Inn by chance, we were only going spend one night but we fell so in love with the Hotel & the surrounding town of Carrickfergus that we spent 3 nights there ! We were enchanted with everything about the hotel ; the warm, cozy atmosphere, the fascinating history, the thoughtful & courteous staff, and the simply delicious food that the house chef & staff cooked for us each day. Do yourself a favour and try their seafood chowder & fresh bread - it can't be beat !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite , went for night of just downtime for me & my partner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the history of Dobbins Inn and its location. Beautiful scenery! Breakfast next to the fire in the dining area and tea time in the afternoon was relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overnight stay
Warm welcome and friendly staff. Room clean and tidy. Bed was very uncomfortable but clean laundry. Breakfast was tasty and freshly cooked. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Room was comfortable and clean. The food was 5 stars. The staff went above and beyond for you. Alan who was night porter is a superb member of staff, friendly, courteous, respectful and just a top guy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced and disappointing
This hotel is a listed building. So, it has no insulation therefore it is very important that the heating works adequately. My room was freezing!! On mentioning to staff they brought an electric heater that was not adequate in warming up my room on one if the coldest nights of the year. I had a very uncomfortable night. In the morning on touching the bedroom radiator it was red hot! So the heating was switched off the previous night! The tea at breakfast was out if a pump action thermos which was tepid, a fresh pot for each guest would have been welcome. I paid £90 for my room and breakfast and was very disappointed. However I ate supper in the bar and it was first class. The entrance where the reception is had an open fire that put putrid fumes all upstairs into the rooms. All in all a very disappointing stay and definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Ismail

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most welcoming place I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Trish

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This property was convenient to a few pubs and opposite Carrickfergus Castle (handy) but very average accommodation and noisy with people up and down stairs and opening and slamming doors till late!

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023