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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Carrickfergus Castle

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
The current price is CNY761
CNY913 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St. Nicholas Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Andrew Jackson Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 33 min drive - 23.1 km

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
  • ‪Creed Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Springsteens Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Friary - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dobbins Inn

  • Dobbins Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Carrickfergus Castle and Waterfront Hall. 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 travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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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

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub 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.
Onsite venue #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 elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Also known as

Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus

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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 to 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 onsite 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. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Dobbins Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, and made to order with a varied selection. (42 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay, very near the Castle and shops. Staff are very friendly the food was delicious and with very good service.
Alexandra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room clean ,bed very comfortable
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in a historic building. Friendly staff, fabulous breakfast. Definitely recommend for an overnight in Carrickfergus. Wonderful to walk out the door and see the castle.
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The stay was lovely and the staff so helpful and friendly! Great location.
Caitlin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, room ok but the bed was amazingly comfortable, slept really well
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel great staff
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
ALEJANDRO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint older property w a lot of charm. The staff was friendly and helpful and their food at their restaurant was excellent and plentiful. We really liked the Carrick Fergus area as well. Would stay there again for sure.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Andy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel,clean and tidy. One thing we noticed was the room always had a nice inviting smell to it. Very helpful staff. Only problem the Belfast bap was missing one egg and black pudding on both our platea
Michael David, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Just what we needed

Well run and has everything we needed a bit rustic but clean and well maintained.
Philip, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfasts and very obliging staff.
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.
Phil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Kathryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cousin Palooza

We had a lovely stay . We had an unforgettable evening with a reunion dinner. The food was good and the service excellent. They were so accommodating to our family. It is a very charming establishment.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
jacki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old style inside giving it the historical side off an Inn Staff so welcoming at all times Hot Breakfast choice was great, could do with possibly some cold meat or cheese or yogurts
William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient location and great quality of food
Tammy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quaint enjoyable stay

Quaint hotel, with a pub restaurant grub plus good value breakfast
Mr M, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dont stay aywhere else in Carrickfergus. Wonderful people. Wonderful food. Fantastic location
Eric, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Julie, 1-night trip