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Dobbins Inn

Belfast of Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

High Street Carrickfergus 06/08View location

8.6/10Excellent536 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Dobbins Inn

Those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of daily routine will find peace and tranquillity at this establishment. Dobbins Inn offers Wi-Fi internet connection in communal areas. As this hotel features 24-hour reception, guests are always welcome.

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Located in Carrickfergus, Dobbins Inn is a 1-minute drive from Carrickfergus Castle and 15 minutes from Waterfront Hall. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Belfast Castle and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Belfast City Hall. Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Carrickfergus Castle 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Carrickfergus Marina 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Knockagh Monument 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Whitehead Conservation Area 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Blackhead Path 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Theatre At The Mill 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Gleno Waterfall 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Belfast Zoo 13 km / 8.1 mi
Cave Hill Country Park 13.2 km / 8.2 mi
The Gobbins 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Belfast Castle 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Fortwilliam Golf Club 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Wastewater Centre 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Metropolitan Arts Centre 16.5 km / 10.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dobbins Inn

8.6
Excellent
536 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Alexandra
We had an excellent stay, very near the Castle and shops.
Staff are very friendly the food was delicious and with very good service.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Peter
Great stay, comfy room, lovely breakfast, very friendly staff
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Kendra
The breakfast selection was wonderful. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with suggestions about the area. Parking was not right at the site but an easy walk just a couple of blocks away. We were able to use a liading zone just in front of the property. Charming place to stay.
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Feb 2026
Pauline
It was the other guest's carry on.so we didn't get to sleep till 4 in the morning it took so long to sort the situation out eventually the police were called i was terrified as we were in the next room to the drunken scumbags..absolute disgrace..won't be staying there again if thats the sort of rifraf they cater for.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2026
James
Room clean ,bed very comfortable
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2025
Kari Helene
Staff was lovely. Overall a great experience. Breakfast options was way better than most Irish hotels I’ve been to and tasteful as well. Cosy pub in the hotel.

Just things to know: Door closed at night and you don’t get a key to the front door. Also, the building is very old, which is fine, but some parts definitely show wear and tear. If you visit in the winter there are heating hours, which makes the place a bit cold at times.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
01 Dec 2025
Douglas
Room was cold, reception said the heating comes on at 16:30 which was less than an hour after check-in. It was 18:00 before I felt any heat in the room.
Other than that all was good.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Kishorlal
The reception staff was great. Good reception and welcoming.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Michael David
Great hotel,clean and tidy. One thing we noticed was the room always had a nice inviting smell to it. Very helpful staff. Only problem the Belfast bap was missing one egg and black pudding on both our platea
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Karen
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Kelly
Lovely staff, room ok but the bed was amazingly comfortable, slept really well
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Tracy
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Anthony
5/5
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
RAYMOND
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!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Philip

Just what we needed

Well run and has everything we needed a bit rustic but clean and well maintained.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Antone
great place
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Sarah
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!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2025
jacki
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Michael
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Jeffrey

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
brad
All good
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
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.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Michael

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Jerry
In the middle of town with ample free parking, either right outside or a 5 mins walk away.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Alison

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!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Robert
Car parking concession on street beside Dobbins inn
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
JOHN
Lots of history
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Mary
Everything was wonderful
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2025
Clare

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Overseas trip

We had a great few days at the Dobbins Inn. Breakfast had all the usual options and was perfect. We had dinner 2 of the nights and it was some of the best food we had on our trip. The rooms are dated but it's an old place and expected. The bed was comfortable, and the windows opened enough to control the temperature. Wi-Fi was available throughout the building. The car park is less than a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2025
James
Service was okay, but place looks a bit tired and dated. Bed not particularly comfortable. No biscuits in the room.
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Debra
Historic and cozy inn. Room was what I expected in a centuries old building adding to the charm of the town. Good Irish breakfast. Would stay there again if in the area.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Caitlin
The stay was lovely and the staff so helpful and friendly! Great location.
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2025
Todd
Old place no ac loud music poor service
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
John
The staff were wonderful but the property is dated in decor and condition. We had no hot water on the first morning which made showering a challenge. There are limited dining options available in the area and off site parking can be a problem. The complimentary breakfast is lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
GRAHAM
Interesting property. Great service and response from the people working there.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Laura
A superb family run hotel with wonderful and attentive staff, incredible food and very comfortable rooms in a charming old building. Only one small downside was the lack of water pressure in the shower.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
ALEJANDRO
Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Eric
Dont stay aywhere else in Carrickfergus. Wonderful people. Wonderful food. Fantastic location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
William
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Andrew
Nice hotel great staff
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2025
Thea
The staff were utterly delightful and very helpful. The rooms are tired and lots of things need repairing. If you are there in a Saturday you may be able to attend a wedding from the comfort of your own room. It was like the DJ was in the en en-suite but it was quiet after 2300
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2025
John
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.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2025
Ronald
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Andy
Dobbins inn is such a beautiful place the staff are amazing and always there to helps with any needs cant wait to come back amazing place
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Phil
Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
T
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Apr 2025
Kristen
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.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2025
C

Ok Stay

Quirky little hotel, staff were very pleasant, everything ok.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2025
Jo
Quirky but average accom.
Nice friendly staff
Quick checkin
Heating doesn’t come in till 6pm and goes off during night. Shower not that hot.
First time we stayed, the fire was on and it was warm n inviting, next visit the weather was colder but no fire
Bar maid screamed at a local which was long and unsettling
Bar is patrons by locals so it has a nice I timTe vibe
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Margaret
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Gulchan
Excellent stay
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Dr James
Lovely old hotel with a friendly ghost.
Log fires in reception and bar area.
Staff very friendly and helpful
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2024
Craig

A little bit disappointed

No towels in room. Cobwebs in the light fitting
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2024
Joanne

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Martin

Weekend away

Weekend away with my wife, stayed here before, rooms are lovely, had dinner downstairs in the restaurant / bar, it was fantastic
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Paul

Ticks all the boxes

Nice neat and tidy room, everything worked. Easy check in/out. Tasty breakfast. Good location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
James
Wonderful stay, lovely staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Anna
The room we were in had a gorgeous view of the castle! The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom looked recently remodeled. It is an old building so the floor was uneven; and the day we went was windy so the walls seemed to move with the wind- but that is to be expected in an old building. The one thing I will note is that there was a pub right below and you could hear people talking outside of it for quite a bit into the night. However it didn’t ruin the experience and we had quite a nice time. Would recommend.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Patrice
Service was great!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
David
The location was central to everything in the area
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2024
Rory
The only problem, as such, was there was no hot water in the room what so ever. Not ideal, but the rest of the facilities were good.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Nov 2024
Kimberly

TV shuts off and so does the internet. Or the TV has volume but no picture. Staff fixes and later it is down again, this happened the entire two nights.Parking is on street and subject to tickets. I had to go to the bar to use my laptop, a beer is 6 pounds. I went to the pub across the street for great internet and 2 pound beers.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
Kathryn
Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
joshua
Super awesome staff. Friendly with such a cool pub right next to the lobby. Short walk to train that takes you into Belfast. Easy parking close by for free. Only down side was room booked was small as was the bathroom. But good size room if traveling with family as it would be good for the kids. Still would stay here again
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Mark
Front office staff was incredibly attentive and responsive and multitasked well. Onsite restaurant was convenient and the meals were great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Mike
Great property in a convenient location for access to the castle, bars and more. Wonderful staff and great bar. the breakfast was wonderful!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Annemie
Wonderfully charming inn with lots of character and history. We had a nice chat with the very friendly innkeeper/bartender (we forgot to ask her name) and she also helped us to find a place for dinner in town since we arrived after their restaurant had closed. The room was on the small side but efficient and clean with a large ensuite bathroom. There is no lift so this may be less suited for older travelers or travelers with limited mobility. We greatly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Mrs mandy
Absolutely loved it staff all friendly food fantastic and a good price would definitely stay here again I even was given a cup of coffee by the night reception think his name was Alan at 4 in the morning when my sister could not sleep for my snoring so I went downstairs and stayed up had a walk around carrickfergus to catch up on memories fantastic stay a must is a roast dinner pork with the gravy yummy
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Theresq
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Gwen
Building was dated 1530 but they had done a great job making it comfortable with out losing it's character
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2024
Barbara

Nice stay with good breakfast

For us it was about location. Good breakfast. It is an older establishment so expect things like a gap between the door and the frame to let light in from hallway and a smaller room. Clean. Staff was very conscientious.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Judy

Amazing staff

What a wonderful place to stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and pleasant! Would highly recommend staying here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
JIM
A big, big thank you to the wonderful staff! So kind and helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2024
MARTIN
Although this is a quaint old hotel there are some features that older travelers may not like. First there is no lift in this hotel, so unless you get a room on the bottom floor, you will be lugging your bags up some very narrow stairs. The hallways were narrow passageways to a small room; the door did not have a traditional handle, only a deadbolt-latch on the inside. It had a “hostel” vibe about the room. Downstairs was a tired version of old-world pub. The staff was friendly and understanding when we requested a cancellation/refund on our 3rd floor room
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
kimberly
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 ❤️
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
John
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
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Fiona
Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Colin
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Richard
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Candy
Excellent location. Staff was helpful, welcoming, efficient, and always available. Room was clean and set up as we requested. Only negative is that the bar can get a bit noisy, but we weren't bothered much by it. We did enjoy a delicious meal at the bar. Across the street is another bar which also can get a bit noisy, including setting off fireworks in the street. Since the noise only lasted a short time, less than 15 minutes, it was not worth complaining about to the manager. Overall, I'd recommend this property to anyone visiting the castle or the downtown area. When I return, I will definitely book again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2024
andy
Very central location in Carrickfergus and great food. Unfortunately our stay was ruined because we were in a room above their function room and it was VERY noisy on our first night. Because of this we would not stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Dawn
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2024
Alan
Running hot water very slow. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
Lauren
Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2024
Bruce
Room very small and no parking at property
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Daniel
Hotel was really clean but it’s a little dated that’s the only “issue”, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2024
Timothy
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2024
geraldine
Cute.cozy and friendly
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Gary

Recommend it

We had a great time and the staff were very friendly and helpful they made us feel welcome
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2024
Max
Lovely location, right in the centre of castle rock, great view of the castle! Staff welcoming and friendly, great advice on nearby car parks, I would say our room, number 5, the beds were very springy and hard and pillows very hard too, in my opinion, other than that, good spot if needing somewhere to stay for a night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Lauren
Staff went above and beyond. Cosy and comfortable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Kristen
Small and a little dated but super clean and staff was so helpful. The breakfast was so good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Julie
Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2024
Glenn
The room did not look like the pictures, was old and tired. Tiny TV which had limited reception and the Wifi in the bedroom was patchy to say the least. Noise from other guests and during the night the phone would light up, lighting up the room.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2024
Stephanie
The room was dirty and water was leaking from the toilet because the pipe connected from toilet to sink was hanging down. No one cleaned the carpet the carpet was soaking wet. The room started to smell badley with the wet carpet and no cleaning. No windows to open. Would not recommend
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2024
Katy
Good local location, close to Castle, sea front & harbour
Wasn’t expecting the free parking to actually be on road parking but only after certain times
Room nice however room 15 was at front of hotel being above pub section (of hotel) which was noisey & then also with having pub opposite, when leaving in early hours of morning, keep us awake
Breakfast was very nice & accommodating especially with the cooked food
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Agnieszka
It was a nice tidy room to stay in.
Friendly staff
No problems at all.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2024
Maria

Overnight stay for surgery

Stayed one night went upto Belfast for surgery, we stayed outside Belfast lovely area lovely inn
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Kate
A very comfortable stay and great food. The ambience was lovely, homely. Thank you
Leisure Friends

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Dobbins Inn
High Street Carrickfergus 06/08, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

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