Dobbins Inn, nestled near Carrickfergus Castle, invites you to unwind in its cozy bar or indulge in a full breakfast. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand, this hotel offers convenience and charm.
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
What's nearby
Carrickfergus Castle - 4 min walk
Carrickfergus Marina - 8 min walk
Waterfront Hall - 15 min drive
Titanic Belfast - 15 min drive
Belfast Castle - 16 min drive
Getting around
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 17 min drive
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive
Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
Clipperstown Station - 14 min walk
Downshire Station - 15 min walk
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
At Dobbins Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of SSE Arena. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1300
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Dobbins Bar & Grill – This bar serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dobbins Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dobbins Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dobbins Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dobbins Inn?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dobbins Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Dobbins Inn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Carrickfergus Castle (4-min walk) and Belfast Castle (8.6 mi), along with Waterfront Hall (10.7 mi) and Belfast City Hall (10.8 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Dobbins Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill.
What's the area around Dobbins Inn like?
Dobbins Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Carrickfegus Station and 8 minutes' walk from Carrickfergus Marina. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Dobbins Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Weekend away
Weekend away with my wife, stayed here before, rooms are lovely, had dinner downstairs in the restaurant / bar, it was fantastic
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Service was great!
Patrice
Patrice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
The location was central to everything in the area
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Ticks all the boxes
Nice neat and tidy room, everything worked. Easy check in/out. Tasty breakfast. Good location.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Great property in a convenient location for access to the castle, bars and more. Wonderful staff and great bar. the breakfast was wonderful!
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Front office staff was incredibly attentive and responsive and multitasked well. Onsite restaurant was convenient and the meals were great.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Dec 2024
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.
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Amazing staff
What a wonderful place to stay! The staff were incredibly helpful and pleasant! Would highly recommend staying here.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2024
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
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.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
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
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
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 ❤️
kimberly
kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Building was dated 1530 but they had done a great job making it comfortable with out losing it's character
Gwen
Gwen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
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
joshua
joshua, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
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.
Theresq
Theresq, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Dec 2024
A little bit disappointed
No towels in room. Cobwebs in the light fitting
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Hotel was really clean but it’s a little dated that’s the only “issue”, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Apr 2024
Very convenient location and great quality of food
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2024
Small and a little dated but super clean and staff was so helpful. The breakfast was so good.