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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Carrickfergus Castle

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Double Room, Ensuite
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Dobbins Inn, nestled near Carrickfergus Castle, invites you to unwind in its cozy bar or indulge in a full breakfast. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand, this hotel offers convenience and charm.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower
  • Digital TV service
The current price is €117
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

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Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Belfast Castle - 16 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 17 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive
  • Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
  • Clipperstown Station - 14 min walk
  • Downshire Station - 15 min walk

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

Enjoy your visit to Carrickfergus with a stay at Dobbins Inn. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1300

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Dobbins Bar & Grill – This bar serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dobbins Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dobbins Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dobbins Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dobbins Inn?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dobbins Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dobbins Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Carrickfergus Castle (4-min walk) and Belfast Castle (8.6 mi), along with Waterfront Hall (10.7 mi) and Belfast City Hall (10.8 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Dobbins Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill.

What's the area around Dobbins Inn like?

Dobbins Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Carrickfegus Station and 8 minutes' walk from Carrickfergus Marina. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Location
History
Shower
Bar
Castle
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, tasty, and freshly cooked. (29 reviews)
  • Food was good, reasonably priced, and offered a variety of options with excellent menu choices. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

6/10 Good

Ok Stay

Quirky little hotel, staff were very pleasant, everything ok.
C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Kathryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel with a friendly ghost. Log fires in reception and bar area. Staff very friendly and helpful
Dr James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend away

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

10/10 Exceptional

Service was great!
Patrice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was central to everything in the area
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front office staff was incredibly attentive and responsive and multitasked well. Onsite restaurant was convenient and the meals were great.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ticks all the boxes

Nice neat and tidy room, everything worked. Easy check in/out. Tasty breakfast. Good location.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff

What a wonderful place to stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and pleasant! Would highly recommend staying here.
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Fiona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Shortstay for business

Nice food, friendly helpful staff. Room was smaller than expected and cramped. And the mattress was very uncomfortable, not much sleep, which was not great when here to work long days.
Joanne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great nights sleep comfy bed. Breakfast service and food excellent. We stayed Room 14 no view but was perfectly quiet and what we where looking. Over all stay was excellent.
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient location and great quality of food
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice for it being made years ago but nice the breakfast was great dinner wasn’t so hot and the reception was very helpful ❤️
kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay
Kerri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Building was dated 1530 but they had done a great job making it comfortable with out losing it's character
Gwen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was really clean but it’s a little dated that’s the only “issue”, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was central in Carrickfergus and very close to the castle. Value for money. The beds were very comfortable. I will definitely go back.
Theresq, 1-night trip