Ballygally Castle

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Carnfunnock Country Park

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Lobby
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 2QZ
  • Carnfunnock Country Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cairndhu Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port of Larne
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Larne

On bay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Larne hotel, you'll find Carnfunnock Country Park and Cairndhu Golf Course. Also, Sentry Hill Historic House is within 3 miles (5 km) and Port of Larne is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Carnfunnock Country Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairndhu Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sentry Hill Historic House - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Glenarm Castle - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Port of Larne - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Larne Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald's Larne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Streat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Prom Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ballygally Castle

4-star eco-certified hotel near Carnfunnock Country Park
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. The eco-certified 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.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1625
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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
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Ballygally Castle Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballygally Castle to the airport?

Ballygally Castle is 27.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballygally Castle?

As of Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballygally Castle on Sep 30, 2025 start from $131.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ballygally Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ballygally Castle.

Does Ballygally Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ballygally Castle, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18 per person.

Is there a casino at Ballygally Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ballygally Castle?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Ballygally Castle?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ballygally Castle have a pool?

Ballygally Castle does not have a pool.

Does Ballygally Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ballygally Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ballygally Castle to downtown Larne?

Ballygally Castle is 0.3 mi away from Ballygally.

Ballygally Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 344 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location on the water. Quiet, laid back with a feel of history
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, maple valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location by the water is amazing. The room was spacious, and really nice. Recently upgraded. The restaurant was great good was delicious and bar was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Perfect night

We stayed for a wedding and cannot fault anything. The staff were all excellent especially Grace who went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

Lovely hotel

Room was lovely and spacious, slept great, bed was really comfy. Room was a bit warm even with the radiators turned off and window open. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely place to stay. The staff were welcoming and friendly. When our wedding photo shoot had to be relocated due to the weather the hotel accommodated us on the property and helped make our time special. This location has so many beautiful hidden gems. Make sure you tour the whole gardens around the property. This was a highlight of our two weeks in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the ocean, great view. Nice dining. Nice dinner and breakfast. Great history. Only issue was that they didn’t reflect the Expedia reservation, took a bit of time to resolve. This was the only property on Ireland that didn’t have our Expedia reservation. Don’t let that discourage booking this property, but do reconfirm a few days before arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Hotel is well kept and clean. Rooms were large and beds comfortable. Staff was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee, Woodinville

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Room was very small and bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with group
Lift was out so stairs were only option. Staff assisted with bags so not so bad. Otherwise property and staff were wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat, Leeds

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was expensive but lovely. The food was excellent. The staff very helpful. The only thing that wasn’t good was the lift didn’t function. The gardens were exquisite and this is a wedding venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dennis, Red Deer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lift was broken but the staff was great about taking the luggage up to the third floor. What I really did not like was that it advertised as having AC, however upon check in we were informed that in fact they did not have AC or fans and we spend an expensive, hot stuffy uncomfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Photos don’t do hotel justice. Lovely.

Service, and hotel is just lovely. Directly across from water. Perfect lounge area to enjoy the views and grab a small bite. Breakfast buffet was mediocre. It came with the basics but not as detailed as other hotels we stayed. Service was wonderful and staff warm and pleasant. Room was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not too much to say that's enlightening. Run of the mill hotel. Muggy and damp feeling with terrible draft odors and sounds with other floor plumbing running next to the bed in a makeshift cabinet/hiding wall. Traffic was loud and even with the small windows not much air flow to be had. Travel cot provided did not have a mattress so it didn't get used. Kind sized bed was two hard mattresses pushed against each other.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024