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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property

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A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a rustic stone wall.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wooden floor.
A building with the sign "Dobbins Inn" at the entrance, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a small porch area with benches.
Double Room, Ensuite
A bottle of whiskey and a glass of whiskey on a bar counter.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • Place, St. Nicholas Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrickfergus Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrickfergus Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dobbins Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
Dobbins Inn offers 15 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Carrickfergus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Dobbins Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carrickfergus Castle. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Steps from Carrickfergus Castle and 15 minutes by car from Waterfront Hall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Dobbins Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Carrickfergus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dobbins Bar & Grill - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus
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Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
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Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 535 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy room, lovely breakfast, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

We had an excellent stay, very near the Castle and shops. Staff are very friendly the food was delicious and with very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was wonderful. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with suggestions about the area. Parking was not right at the site but an easy walk just a couple of blocks away. We were able to use a liading zone just in front of the property. Charming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean ,bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was lovely and the staff so helpful and friendly! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kishorlal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was great. Good reception and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gulchan

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfasts and very obliging staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

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
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10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and surroundings. Breakfast was delicious and reasonable prices. I would stay again in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, room ok but the bed was amazingly comfortable, slept really well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely wee break easy to get too staff really friendly and food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and great quality of food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Mr M

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

Quaint enjoyable stay

Quaint hotel, with a pub restaurant grub plus good value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024