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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
History meets comfort at this ideally located hotel where travelers can experience the perfect blend of past and present near a medieval castle

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Dobbins Inn, steps from Carrickfergus Castle, offers a charming base for travelers. Relax in the cozy bar after sightseeing or start the day with a full breakfast. Helpful staff and free WiFi make exploring the area or planning the next day's adventures easy.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is €128
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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8.2 out of 10
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(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Carrickfergus is home to Dobbins Inn. Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Castle. Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Carrickfergus travel guide
Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

What's nearby

  • An arched window with a view of a dock and water.
    Carrickfergus Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A modern building with geometric patterns and illuminated signage.
    Titanic Belfast
    33 min drive - 23.1 km
  • St. Nicholas Church
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Andrew Jackson Centre
    4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Carrickfegus Station
    5 min walk
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Creed Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    14 min walk
  • Ownies Bar and Bistro
    3 min walk
  • Springsteens Diner
    8 min walk

About this property

Dobbins Inn

  • Hotel near Carrickfergus Castle
  • Take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar at Dobbins Inn. The on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Express check-out, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free property, concierge services and luggage storage
    • Secured bike storage and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Dobbins Inn have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

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

  • 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.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dobbins Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dobbins Inn?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 5 Jul 2026 start from €128, 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.

How much is parking at Dobbins Inn?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Dobbins Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dobbins Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dobbins Inn located?

Situated in Carrickfergus, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carrickfergus Castle, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belfast Castle and Waterfront Hall. Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carrickfegus Station is only a 5-minute walk and Clipperstown Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dobbins Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 527 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy room, lovely breakfast, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with lots of charm. Comfortable clean rooms. Be careful to read the parking signs on the street as they don't tell you when you check in the parking is only free untill 9am so we got a $100 parking ticket at 905am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean ,bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was lovely and the staff so helpful and friendly! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfasts and very obliging staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and great quality of food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr M

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

Quaint enjoyable stay

Quaint hotel, with a pub restaurant grub plus good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

jacki

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