Name: Adair Arms Hotel
Address: 1 7 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5BS, GB

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Catherine

Clean, staff friendly, lovely decor. Beds were a bit too hard though.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Edward

The building is a little old, with certain updates made (elevator etc). Rooms can be very hard to get to, unless you are close to the elevator. With any booking you make in the UK, always book the breakfast if you intend to eat breakfast. It will save you a ton if you prebook and pay for it. On-site parking, but parking lot is very tight.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Francesca

Lovely spacious room for a solo trip. Quality breakfast with lovely service. I would recommend this hotel for a quaint local stay in Northern Ireland. On site parking ideal for exploring the local area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

William

Superb location, friendly and helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Anaya

The breakfast that was ordered to my room was pretty amazing, and the staff was very hospitable! As a black woman, I felt very safe staying here, and I'd even consider booking here again in the future. :)

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Carol

The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We had an over bath shower. The breakfast was very good with high quality produce. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Malachy

Clean room, good location and friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Nice stay, clean room, free parking was great and tasty breakfast was filling.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Ian

Breakfast was very nice. Parking was easy, close and free.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Samuel Lawrence

Staff very friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. Car park not that big but we did not have a problem finding a space.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Georgia

Parking was very good and convenient at the back if ghe hotel which ment ut was a safe place to leave your car
Our room was lovely and clean and nicely decorated.
The breakfast was lovely warm and fresh not over cooked or to greasy

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Vanessa Jane

Super hotel for a 3 star. Any short fall on amenity made up by staff and service

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Barry

Stunning Hotel...lifts really slow!!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Jacqueline

Dosent have a residents bar. The room was cold i had to turn heating on. Not much in the bathroom. No toiletries only shower gel. We were told where the breakfast room was but were left to make out own way in and seated ourselves.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Peter

The staff are the asset here - very helpful and friendly. Downstairs is a very classic look which is nice. The room allocated was worn out and past its prime. Really not value for money. If you need to be in centre of town prime location but dont expect much from the room, unless I just got unlucky with a bad one stuck at back overlooking Tower Centre delivery entrance. Hot stuffy room even with windows open.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Deborah Susan

Great hotel, ideally located. Extremely clean, with a fantastic breakfast!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Maria

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Ronald

Amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

breda

Very clean and spacious. Staff Very friendly and attentive. Overall a fabulous place to stay. I will definitely be back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Donna Bryans

Breakfast was lovely. Staff were friendly and very helpful. My second time staying here.

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

elizabeth

Room was comfortable and clean. Staff friendly. Disappointed when the room wasn't tidied on the first day. However, the rest of the days were fine. Breakfast was good. Menu a bit pricey. Hotel conveniently close to shopping, church and station. Ample car parking.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Mrs Yvonne C

Had a relaxing enjoyable couple of days at the Adair Hotel, staff were courteous & helpful.
Room was spotless, everything we needed with an extremely comfortable bed.
We ate breakfast on both days which was included in the price, substantial with a hood variety.
Evening meal choice was good & just right portions. Definitely recommend & would be happy to stay again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

Jonathan

Friendly staff, nice food, clean room

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Archie

‘Traditional’ town centre hotel. Warm, homely feel. Our room was spacious with a 40inch tv, a good dressing table/workspace and a shower over a bath.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Shaun

The staff were very welcoming and the room was clean.

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

m

Staff were really friendly. Room was nice. Dinner was ok (2 of us had pie + meat was tough unfortunately but service was very good).
Breakfast was very, very disappointing. Food was tasteless. No potato bread which is important part of Irish breakfast! Soda bread was deep fried yuk. Bacon was definitely undercooked, fried eggs looked + tasted like they had sat too long (even though we had breakfast at 9.15am).
We love to go to Adair Arms as a little treat + night away but sour end to our stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Jonathan

Perfect place to stay - v comfortable and quiet, good meal last night. Now enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Parking facilities good on site.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Ronald

I stayed at this hotel in 1983 so very nostalgic

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

John

Beautiful ground floor lounge and dining room. My room 203 was spacious and comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Mike

The staff and our room was very pleasant. Breakfast was delicious and plenty to eat. While you’re here, go to the neighborhood bar The Fountain to get a real taste of the local folks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Judith

Lovely hotel. Staff were all nice and friendly. Large clean room, comfortable bed, great tea and coffee facilities in room. Night porter on duty when we came back late from a wedding was friendly and helpful. Breakfast - good selection and nicely cooked, buffet on Sunday, cooked to order on Monday.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Nicola

Recomended

Friendly helpful staff, comfortable beds, good shower. Would recomend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

William

It was a great place to stay I know wee only stayed one night but wee will be back soon staff were great and polite thanks again William

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Julie

Great friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Brian

Rooms compact, clean and tidy. Friendly efficient staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Lexie

The room was spacious and had all we required with tea, coffee and biscuits. Bathroom was spotless with clean towels. Bed was king size and very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with a good selection of cereals etc and cooked food. Staff were polite and friendly

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2025

Mark

Uncomfortable bed

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

Anirvan

Average experiences for the high price

The rooms were nice. But no sound proofing
. Could here downstairs and upstairs talkjng and walking till.late night. The bed was a bit hard to sleep.on. no attendee at check out time. Room service does not replace soaps or shampoos after first day

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

William

Business trip

Excellent service,friendly staff,comfortable room and good quality food.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Arthur

One night sfzy

Just a one night stay , gor a birthday party, allowed us to check in early, nice room very hot even witb on radiators on nice tea tray with biscuits quality towels bathroom needs a bit of care and attention, drinks normal hotel price help yourself breakfast a ok

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

scott

Everything good,staff very helpful and friendly.
Bit outdated in parts but overall very good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

ROBERT

Very professional but friendly service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Janet

Highly recommend

Reception staff were extremely professional, friendly and helpful
The beds were really comfortable as were the pillows
Decor bit dated but very clean
Great parking too
Would recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Bella rose

First time staying at the hotel would be back again soon to stay again.

Clean hotel and room no issues.

Close to shopping center and bus station

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2025

Kay

The only thing i could complain about was the breakfast, i arrived at approx. 9am and all the traus of hot food were almost empty, they did bring fresh food but it was cold or lukewarm, however i enjoyed the fresh fruit salad and cereal. Everything else was excellent at the hotel, staff and facilities were great

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Ashlyn

Lovely hotel for the money. Parking at rear. Check in was easy & prior to checking in the staff were super helpful with couple of queries. The room had plenty room, very clean & was quiet. Corridor did smell like a kitchen but otherwise it was great. Breakfast was delish, lots of choice. Fabulous find.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Alister

Almost perfect

Excellent staff, very friendly and efficient. Room was great, comfy and spacious. Shower was disappointingly weak. Excellent Guinness in the bar and breakfast was nice although slightly on the small side. On the whole, an enjoyable stay.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2025

David

Clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Ken

Enjoyable overnigh stay

Only one night but really enjoyed it. Used advance check in & it worked well; took no time at all on arrivl. Staff friendly & helpful.
The whole place is full of character, the room was clean and tidy, lovely exposed beams.
B'fast included, freshly & tasty.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Christine

Relaxing night away, was able to get into room well before check in time::

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2025

Carole

Lovely hotel. Very central for shops and bars. Room was very spacious. Food was lovely. They have a very varied menu to suit everyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Mary

Food was excellent

Overall 10/10

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

KEVIN

Good 3 star hotel
Food good
Service good
Thank you
Kevin

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2024

Jonathan

Staff very polite and friendly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Wilma

We had a lovely stay at the hotel. Amazing staff fabulous beds and good food.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

Robert

Beautiful hotel, we had a large room, good breakfast, bay and dinning room. Staff were great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Mark

Nice hotel, some parts could do with a face lift. Breakfast was nice.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

Alister

Firstly, staff here are fantastic! So helpful and nothing is any bother. The hotel itself is nice, there's a decent size car park and it's easy to find. The food and the Guinness is pretty good too. My 3 grumbles: my £125 room was pretty small, the bed wasn't very comfortable and the shower was woeful. I'd stay again if in the area but wouldn't look forward to it.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Stephen

Greeted by polite friendly receptionist all details of Hotel explained and then directed to room . Room clean and tidy with usual facilities (A complimentary bottle of bottle water for both guests, local supplier River Rock or irish spring would have been a nice touch ) Information folder needs to be reprinted and maybe a menu and Tourist boad brochure included with branded pencil ( Hotel name /phone number included. Hotel lounges , bar and restaurant well appointed , airey and very well maintained, plenty of armchairs and sofas to relax on . Had evening meal , two menus , one specials and one regular menu , restaurant staff friendly and helpful, starters and mains excellent, tried specials menu good choice selection and quality and quantity very good . Good selection of wines .
Restaurant staff very attentive in explaining every course they bring out and checking several times if everything ok , once after dish is served would be okay , the food and surroundings sell themselves . Breakfast was a big let down , not enough set out and was not well prepared and was nearly cleared at early time , Given that many guests had still to have breakfast ( mostly scottish over for Parade both attendees and spectators) and Americans . Not great . Good location , parking and comfortable and good food restaurant/ Bar . Negative breakfast .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2024

HILARY

Hotel well situated if easy access to the town is required. The room was a reasonable size however a bit tatty. The bathroom couldn’t have been any smaller. Could do with a non-slip mat for the bath/shower. Towels were soft and clean. No plug for the sink but rang reception and it was sorted.
Good selection of tea, coffee and biscuits. Bed was clean and comfortable. Window was directly above kitchen extractor fans so noisy and with the window open the smell of rancid fat was overbearing and sickening but closed it was too hot. Room was extremely dark - tiny window - so needed lights on all of the time. When using the phone had to untangle the cable which resulted in a cloud of dust! Adequate wardrobe/drawer space with plenty of well placed sockets. Iron and ironing board a bonus.
Breakfast was just ok, bacon very salty and orange juice watery. Eggs and sausages were good. Tea excellent. Think worst rooms are kept for those buying online at discounted rates. The staff were lovely, extremely helpful and friendly and made the stay bearable. Parking adequate however difficult to manoeuvre in certain spots. Not enough/well placed disabled spaces.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Rhonda

We had a lovely stay at Adair Arms, the staff were lovely, the food was great, & it was easy walking around the town. Great car park, too!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2024

jeanette

The hotel was nice and clean. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful. The service was very good.
We only spent one night in Ballymena so can't really answer the above.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Susan

Lovely hotel. Friendly and relaxed stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

william

The staff were so attentive and helpful, they gave us the impression that they enjoyed having us as guests and their friendly relaxed and efficient professional service was very much appreciated.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Lexie

Overnight stay at Adair Arms was very good. Our room was a good size, bed was very comfortable. Full size mirtor. Breakfast had a good variation of hot and colf. Staff pleasant.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2024

DIANNE

Very nice hotel - room was quite large. Staff were great

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Mrs Wendy A

Night away

Friendly helpful staff....great location good food and drink

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2024

Ray

No negatives. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Very comfortable lounge area and room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

David

Suited us perfect

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Sophrina

Close to town centre but no usb charging in the room

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Frank

Very enjoyable will be back

Enjoyed every day great hotel close to town centre

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

BARBARA

Weekend Break

Lovely size room light and airy, very comfortable beds especially the very plump pillows. The Adair Arms had all the facilities required to make your stay the best with the added attraction of really great entertainment of live music to suit the taste of all on Saturday Evening. Irish breakfast was particularly good with a wide variety of choice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

Liliana

I liked everything, very clean bedroom, very good mattress, very good breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2024

Catherine

Just a bit noisy with heavy doors continually slamming shut at night with residents going to bed. (11.30 through to 2:30) Perhaps a quieter door mechanism could be applied?

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Jonathan

Jon Business Trip

staff were very friendly and helpful. I have stayed here before and the service is very good. nice people.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Paula

A very special day

The staff are so welcoming and supportive every thing you would need and beautiful food and good prices 100%

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2024

Bernie

Staff are excellent. Really enjoyed my stay

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2024

Robert

Very clean

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jan 2024

damien

Big generator outside our room noise all night long , and got a wee box room not the room we had booked ridiculous

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2023

Sarita

We liked this hotel as it was walking distance to town and the restaurant we were dining in was across the road. The reception staff were friendly and helpful.

2/10

Poor

06 Dec 2023

PETER

Was woke up at 3am with guests across the landing fighting in the corridor, at one point I thought they were going to come right through my door. This went on until 5am when I eventually left the hotel and went to my vehichle to get a few hours sleep before heading to work. No staff present in hotel to stop the fighting or remove the offending guests. All hotel said on check out was sorry about that. Not happy at all.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2023

Jim

Early check-in was quick and easy. Bedroom was clean and well presented. However, parking at the hotel was a nightmare during lunchtime. Bed was too soft for my liking and I rolled into the centre of the bed. Bedroom too warm during the night. Breakfast was self-service and basic and not very appetising. Breakfast area was cramped at busy times with guests having to queue longer than they should have.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2023

Mrs Wendy A

Friendly helpful staff comfortable room quite

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Carole

One night stay

Stayed on 18th November. Staff very helpful snd friendly. Room very clean. Breakfast good. Reasonably priced.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2023

Mark

Friendly Staff

Fantastic place to stay, rooms are warm and comfy and very clean. Food is really good and a reasonable price. great breakfast with fresh eggs and local bacon. Staff are brilliant.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Shauna

Lovely stay

Super friendly and helpful staff.
Would definitely stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2023

Peter

Overnight stay with friends to attend nearby wedding. Great homely atmosphere with attentive staff. Great breakfast.
Only small downside, lack of residents bar!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

Philip

Great facility

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Ella

Enjoyable short stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Diane

Had a fantastic stay over the weekend

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Lorna

Convenient

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2023

Anne

Was convenient for one night stay, staff were very helpful and room very clean .

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2023

Helen

25th Anniversary night away, ruined, room has a grubby carpet and skirting, spillage and dirt on skirting boards, unpleasant smell in the room and corridors. I had to strip the remake the bed as the sheet was only tucked in at bottom.of the bed, sides not tucked and sheet was about 4 inches short of the top of the bed. Had called reception about the bed sheets as i thought house keeping had forgotten to put a base sheet on . I got a call back offering to change rooms, but by this time we were in bed and were too tired to move. Breakfast was also below average, limited choice. Staff pleasant, said they would inform housekeeping of issues, sadly we will not return or
can recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Harry

It has character about it, the staff were very friendly and helpful. It would have been nice if there had been traditional Irish music playing in the background the nights that there was no live music. Otherwise excellent.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2023

Yuk Fong

Good location. Standard of house keeping is poor

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

William

Handy for bus & Train station, shopping centre behind hotel , Barbers & coffee shop beside hotel& church nextdoor always GOOD FOOD MENUE

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Carlton

Ballymena business

Great hotel . Very nice room although I had an issue on this trip with the room smelling of sewage in the morning .. no recompense offered . I’m sure this is a one of .

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Nigel

Had a wonderful stay at Adair Arms Hotel. All the Staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. And accommodation was very clean and comfortable. - we highly recommend it

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2023

Julia

Situated right in the heart of Ballymena, the Adair Arms was a good hotel for one night as we passed through the area. The hotel is quite historic, and has been very well maintained and is beautifully decorated. We ate dinner in the restaurant. It had a good menu with lots of choices. The was plenty of free parking available.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Verified traveler

Had a lovely stay, staff so friendly! Very central! Was visiting galgorm just a 10 mon drive! Great parking facilities!

Friends_and_family Family