Ballygally Castle

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Indoor wedding
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 2QZ
  • Place, Antrim Coast and Glens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnfunnock Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Larne
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ballygally Castle

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Ballygally Castle offers 54 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ballygally Castle. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carnfunnock Country Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • 15 minutes by foot from Carnfunnock Country Park and a 4-minute drive from Cairndhu Golf Course
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Ballygally Castle also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Larne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily.
The Garden Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1625
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ballygally
Ballygally Castle
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballygally Castle Hotel Larne
Ballygally Castle Larne
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballygally Castle Larne
Ballygally Castle Hotel Larne

Ballygally Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 383 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darisabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the amenities and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room overlooking the sea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property to stay at. The superior double room was roomy with a spacious bathroom and lovely view of the ocean. Our evening meal in their dining room was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place. Quiet and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in Nov. Good food, friendly staff and great views. Oh and judt up thr road from Glenarm Castle which was a real treat. Will come again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely as was the beach behind the car park area. Convenient location for seeing Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede, and not far from Belfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, one of the nicest places I have stayed in N. Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and property. Lots of history and the ghost room is cool!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

One night stay

We had an amazing stay - all of the staff we encountered were so friendly & the breakfast was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have been happier and look forward to coming back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing stay, lovely staff, beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing, the ghosts room was fun if not a tight squeeze. Food and drink are amazing, several local products. Parking is opposite the hotel and from what I can see was safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great for a treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel right across the road from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from a fabulous beach and beachfront walk. Beautiful garden and amazing premises. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tastefully furnished room and bathroom, most comfortable bed. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynette K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay before catching the ferry to Scotland. Room was clean and cozy with a great view. Loved all the history about the castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the water directly across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025