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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carrickfergus 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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Belfast Castle - 27 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 28 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Grand Opera House - 30 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Friary - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Central Bar - ‬1 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, smoke-free property and secured bike storage
  • Free newspapers, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and 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

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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
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 November 2025 to 4 November 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$185.55, 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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Reviews

Dobbins Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 502 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old but very clean and well kept ( the building is almost 600 years old lol) staff was awesome, breakfast was great and room was comfortable a little small but we expected that!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont stay aywhere else in Carrickfergus. Wonderful people. Wonderful food. Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property. Great service and response from the people working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok Stay

Quirky little hotel, staff were very pleasant, everything ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was okay, but place looks a bit tired and dated. Bed not particularly comfortable. No biscuits in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property offers old world charm in an old world neighborhood. The castle is a block away. The staff was super friendly and the dinner and breakfast meals were very good. If you can’t get parking on the street in front of the hotel, free parking is available at the harbor a block away. There is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the atmosphere of this place. Beds were a little uncomfortable and parking was quite difficult but overall we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In prime location and very clean, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiswarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was an amazing find! The rooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff were incredible lovely. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay and great food. The ambience was lovely, homely. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute.cozy and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, right in the centre of castle rock, great view of the castle! Staff welcoming and friendly, great advice on nearby car parks, I would say our room, number 5, the beds were very springy and hard and pillows very hard too, in my opinion, other than that, good spot if needing somewhere to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in on a Main Street. The hotel was quite but the pub across the road was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, with some minor inconveniences: -window to outside would not close and had a gap, letting in a lot of street noise from the bar across the street -no air conditioning or even a fan...room was very stuffy -lots of flies in the room, maybe from the open window? -no hot water at sink -no suitable surfaces for managing toiletries But we knew this is an old building when we booked, so nothing that was a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Perfect for us.

Most pleasant people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jo

Liked: Staff & service
Quirky but average accom. Nice friendly staff Quick checkin Heating doesn’t come in till 6pm and goes off during night. Shower not that hot. First time we stayed, the fire was on and it was warm n inviting, next visit the weather was colder but no fire Bar maid screamed at a local which was long and unsettling Bar is patrons by locals so it has a nice I timTe vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majkenny

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

Fabulous slightly quirky hotel with brilliant food

Fab little hotel, old, but in really good shape & nice facilities, fabulous restaurant. bit of an issue with the hot water & there seemed to be a toilet macerator cutting in & out all night, but otherwise superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miss M

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

Dobbins Inn Carrickfergus A definite place to stay

Our stay at the hotel was very enjoyable. The staff were very friendly. Having a pub and restaurant was also very handy as we ate there with friends and family and would certainly eat and stay there again. The place itself have a lovely ambiance and character 'the old meeting the new'. it is in the centre walking distance to the Castle and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave me a chance to see where my ancestors lived. Food was wonderful as well as the staff. We met people not only from Ireland but also Scotland. The firm bed was very comfortable. Everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good and an additional plus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good local location, close to Castle, sea front & harbour Wasn’t expecting the free parking to actually be on road parking but only after certain times Room nice however room 15 was at front of hotel being above pub section (of hotel) which was noisey & then also with having pub opposite, when leaving in early hours of morning, keep us awake Breakfast was very nice & accommodating especially with the cooked food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022