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Dobbins Inn

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

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Welcome to the charming DOBBINS INN, featuring a beautifully designed exterior with arched windows and a central entrance.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a nightstand, set against a floral wallpaper backdrop.
Cozy dining area with a stone wall, fireplace, and wooden beams.
Cozy seating area with a fireplace and leather sofas, perfect for relaxing.
Bathroom features a curved shower enclosure with a glass door and a wall-mounted showerhead.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • Carrickfergus Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carrickfergus Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Titanic Belfast
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Carrickfergus

Dobbins Inn places you next to Carrickfergus Castle and a short drive from other popular attractions like Waterfront Hall. This 15-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belfast Castle - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 17 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 18 min drive - 13.1 miles

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 with free breakfast, steps from Carrickfergus Castle
Dobbins Inn features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-out. A stay here includes free offsite parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and concierge services. Additional amenities include free newspapers and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Electric kettles, ironing boards, and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Dobbins Inn?

Dobbins Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Dobbins Inn?

This hotel in Carrickfergus is within a 10-minute walk of Carrickfergus Marina and Carrickfergus Castle. Knockagh Monument is also within a driving distance of 4.7 mi.

Is there parking available at Dobbins Inn?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does Dobbins Inn feature a casino?

No, Dobbins Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dobbins Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Dobbins Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include harbor views.

Does Dobbins Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Dobbins Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Dobbins Inn serves free full breakfasts at Dobbins Bar & Grill each morning.

Will Dobbins Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dobbins Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Dobbins Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Dobbins Inn?

The closest major airport to Dobbins Inn is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is 12.7 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is located 20.1 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Dobbins Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dobbins Inn.

Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 468 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

T

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very sweet & was pretty cool to stay in a 500 y/o building. The room was very small & could use some freshening up, and there is no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

C

Business traveler
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

Jo

Traveled with partner
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

Claire

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Las Vegas

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

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

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

10/10 Excellent

Gulchan

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Dr James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service

A little bit disappointed

No towels in room. Cobwebs in the light fitting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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

Paul

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

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

jane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Interesting historic building

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were in had a gorgeous view of the castle! The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom looked recently remodeled. It is an old building so the floor was uneven; and the day we went was windy so the walls seemed to move with the wind- but that is to be expected in an old building. The one thing I will note is that there was a pub right below and you could hear people talking outside of it for quite a bit into the night. However it didn’t ruin the experience and we had quite a nice time. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024