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Dobbins Inn

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

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Reception
Food and drink
Double Room, Ensuite
Front of property
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • St. Nicholas Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Carrickfergus Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carrickfergus Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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ibis budget Belfast City Centre

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 4 min walk
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 8 min walk
  • Waterfront Hall - 15 min drive
  • Titanic Belfast - 15 min drive
  • Belfast Castle - 16 min drive

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 with free breakfast, 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.

Languages

English

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

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 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

  • 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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Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
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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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$219.78, 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. 228 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 435 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 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was central to everything in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ADETULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresq

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building was dated 1530 but they had done a great job making it comfortable with out losing it's character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mikk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
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 Excellent

JIM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A big, big thank you to the wonderful staff! So kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024