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Dobbins Inn

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

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Reception
Family Triple Room, Ensuite
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF

What's nearby

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Belfast Castle - 16 min drive - 13.9 km

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 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, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • 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

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1300
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

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 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 26 Nov 2024 start from €97.37, 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.

Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 416 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

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

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

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

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

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

kimberly, Birdsboro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Candy

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

6/10 Okay

andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Running hot water very slow. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellise

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very small and no parking at property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was really clean but it’s a little dated that’s the only “issue”, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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