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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property

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At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden and a bar. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a body scrub at The Spa, the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a hot tub and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €238
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Ballyclare is home to The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Massereene Golf Club and Allen Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Titanic Belfast and Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nutts Corner Raceway or Solitude Football Stadium. Visit our Templepatrick travel guide
Map
882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH

What's nearby

  • Watching.
    Belfast Zoo
    8 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cave Hill Country Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views as well as a couple
    Cave Hill Country Park
    9 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Belfast Castle which includes heritage architecture, a park and a castle
    Belfast Castle
    11 min drive - 16.2 km
  • The Junction Shopping Complex
    10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Antrim Castle
    11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenisland Station
    15 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A
    9 min drive
  • Lavazza
    9 min drive
  • The Rabbit
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • Top of the Town
    8 min drive

About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Upscale hotel
A free breakfast buffet, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a body scrub at The Spa, the on-site spa. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and massage treatment rooms
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, portable fans and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of EUR 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus a one-off EUR 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

The Rabbit & Retreat
The Rabbit Hotel Retreat
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Hotel
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Ballyclare
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Hotel Ballyclare

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat on 9 Mar 2026 start from €238, 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.

Is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of EUR 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat located?

Situated in Ballyclare, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Antrim Motte, Antrim Forum Leisure Centre and Antrim Castle. Massereene Golf Club and The Junction Shopping Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place 👌 everything was perfect and staff were lovely. The spa is amazing and food was first class. Would highly recommend 😄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. Boutique rooms, spa on site, free breakfast was incredible with continental to start, full menu included and all the espresso drinks we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was excellent! Staff were very helpful and the whole stay felt luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa area is amazing, well maintained and clean. Food and service wasnt fantastic at both breakfast and dinner. Our room was lovely. I would come back but just not eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not the standard of the Galgorm. Evening menu for valentines weekend was poor and the atmosphere in the restaurant on 13th Feb left a lot to be desired as 2 guests where having an argument for everyone to hear. I would describe the Rabbit as the Galgorm's poor relative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cáitlín

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

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

6/10 Okay

Cathal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025