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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Carrickfergus Castle

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Reception
Lunch and dinner served
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Front of property
Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

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6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • Place, St. Nicholas Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrickfergus Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrickfergus Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Carrickfergus

At Dobbins Inn, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Carrickfergus Castle and 13.8 km (8.6 mi) from Belfast Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Dobbins Bar & Grill is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Carrickfergus hotel include Waterfront Hall and St. George's Market.

What's nearby

  • St. Nicholas Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Andrew Jackson Centre - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 28 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Springsteens Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Creed Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Friary - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dobbins Inn

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Carrickfergus Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Dobbins Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Carrickfergus hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1300
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dobbins Inn offers 15 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Carrickfergus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Dobbins Inn?

Dobbins Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dobbins Inn?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 24 Feb 2026 start from AU$163.39, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Dobbins Inn?

The closest beach to Dobbins Inn is Ballyholme Beach (12.1 km).

Does Dobbins Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests are hooked on the free full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dobbins Inn?

No, Dobbins Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dobbins Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dobbins Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dobbins Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 509 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, room ok but the bed was amazingly comfortable, slept really well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and welcoming, hot breakfast was cooked to order and was very good. Room itself was clean, bathroom is in need of an update and showing its age. There was no internet in the room although staff tried to reset it it would not connect in the room and cell service was sketchy at best. Our TV remote also did not work, even after a battery change. First world problems perhaps but two things that negatively impacted our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old but very clean and well kept ( the building is almost 600 years old lol) staff was awesome, breakfast was great and room was comfortable a little small but we expected that!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pepito

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Just what we needed

Well run and has everything we needed a bit rustic but clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old and rustic, and cozy. The breakfast was delicious! And service was friendly and great. Some nice pubs were very close to walk to with one being right across the street!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jacki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building,very helpful staff for 2 wet cyclists arriving late due to ferry being late. The castle and harbour can be seen from the frontdoor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint older property w a lot of charm. The staff was friendly and helpful and their food at their restaurant was excellent and plentiful. We really liked the Carrick Fergus area as well. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Cousin Palooza

We had a lovely stay . We had an unforgettable evening with a reunion dinner. The food was good and the service excellent. They were so accommodating to our family. It is a very charming establishment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a good hotel for hot weather. Sleepless night as really small and stuffy. Window has no screen and at street level. Liked the history of the place and the cute pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eat here don’t sleep here.

The staff were fantastic and very helpful. The food was also very good. The rooms were like stepping back in time to the 1970’s. Awful beds. Luke warm drippy showers. Plug sockets that you couldn’t get a plug in. Windows that won’t stay open without propping them up with a log. Mouldy tiles in the bathroom. Lumpy beds. Tiny towels. Really was the worst room I’ve ever stayed in! At £135 I expected much better.
Can’t get a plug in as too close to the surface.
Toilet so high it was very hard to sit on.
Mouldy sink
Mould all around the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Lossiemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of town with ample free parking, either right outside or a 5 mins walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family

Absolute gem of a hotel!

Absolute gem of a place! The place was quirky, clean and in a great location. The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff were really lovely, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing on both days!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Car parking concession on street beside Dobbins inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly but shabby

The welcome was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really good, but the property felt run down and shabby. Our windows looked out onto a dirty fire escape and had no way to hold them open, but would not have been secure open anyway so room was hot. Sitting on the high square toilet was like an implement of torture. The mattresses were cheap and uncomfortable and could feel the springs and got bounced around by partner. Paint peeling off the walls. Carpet so thin and with no underlay. Cobwebs around ceiling. Very dated room with little to recommend it. Shower was powerful when the hot water eventually came through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025