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Dobbins Inn

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €128
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

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
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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, luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services
  • 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

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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

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

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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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 8 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 1 May 2025 start from €128.33, 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.

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Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 441 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

Gulchan

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr James

Lovely old hotel with a friendly ghost. Log fires in reception and bar area. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Weekend away
Weekend away with my wife, stayed here before, rooms are lovely, had dinner downstairs in the restaurant / bar, it was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

The location was central to everything in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Richard

Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Ticks all the boxes
Nice neat and tidy room, everything worked. Easy check in/out. Tasty breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Fiona

Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

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 ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Very convenient location and great quality of food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024