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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carrickfergus Castle

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Reception
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Meeting facility
Double Room, Ensuite
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

What's nearby

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Belfast Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Maud's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Windrose Bar and 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, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Dobbins Inn have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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 lift

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 provided

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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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 27 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 30 June 2025 start from AU$217.91, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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. Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carrickfegus Station is only a 5-minute walk and Clipperstown Station is 14 minutes.

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Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 457 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely old style inside giving it the historical side off an Inn Staff so welcoming at all times Hot Breakfast choice was great, could do with possibly some cold meat or cheese or yogurts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Dont stay aywhere else in Carrickfergus. Wonderful people. Wonderful food. Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This property offers old world charm in an old world neighborhood. The castle is a block away. The staff was super friendly and the dinner and breakfast meals were very good. If you can’t get parking on the street in front of the hotel, free parking is available at the harbor a block away. There is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Staff was very sweet & was pretty cool to stay in a 500 y/o building. The room was very small & could use some freshening up, and there is no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

We stayed at this hotel for one night as a stopover before making our way to Scotland via ferry. The hotel is dated, much like most of the buildings in the area (we are from the United States and not adapted to older buildings.) Parking for hotel is in a public car park for Carrickfergus Castle across the road. No lifts available in hotel and rooms are upstairs. Overall, the room served the purpose for an overnight stay. The hot, made to order breakfast was delicious before checking out. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Weekend away with my wife, stayed here before, rooms are lovely, had dinner downstairs in the restaurant / bar, it was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice place, with some minor inconveniences: -window to outside would not close and had a gap, letting in a lot of street noise from the bar across the street -no air conditioning or even a fan...room was very stuffy -lots of flies in the room, maybe from the open window? -no hot water at sink -no suitable surfaces for managing toiletries But we knew this is an old building when we booked, so nothing that was a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great property in a convenient location for access to the castle, bars and more. Wonderful staff and great bar. the breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The location was central to everything in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Front office staff was incredibly attentive and responsive and multitasked well. Onsite restaurant was convenient and the meals were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

What a wonderful place to stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and pleasant! Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice neat and tidy room, everything worked. Easy check in/out. Tasty breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Staff were great! Breakfast was nice. Location is perfect either to escape Belfast, or for a start to the Causeway Coastal Route. Beautiful surroundings, and walkable to both public transit and the sites of Carrickfergus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024