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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carrickfergus Castle

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Towels
Meeting facility
Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

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

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Carrickfergus

In Carrickfergus .Stay at this Carrickfergus hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carrickfergus Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Belfast Castle. Waterfront Hall and Belfast City Hall are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Nicholas Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Andrew Jackson Centre - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 28 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Friary - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Central Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Dobbins Inn

3-star hotel near Carrickfergus Castle
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1300
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 2 2025 to November 4 2025 (dates subject to change).

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.

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.

  • 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

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dobbins Inn to the airport?

Dobbins Inn is 12.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dobbins Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dobbins Inn.

Does Dobbins Inn offer free breakfast?

Dobbins Inn offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dobbins Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dobbins Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dobbins Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Dobbins Inn have a pool?

Dobbins Inn does not have a pool.

Does Dobbins Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dobbins Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dobbins Inn to downtown Carrickfergus?

Dobbins Inn is 0.8 mi away from Carrickfergus.

Reviews

Dobbins Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 505 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a good hotel for hot weather. Sleepless night as really small and stuffy. Window has no screen and at street level. Liked the history of the place and the cute pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eat here don’t sleep here.

The staff were fantastic and very helpful. The food was also very good. The rooms were like stepping back in time to the 1970’s. Awful beds. Luke warm drippy showers. Plug sockets that you couldn’t get a plug in. Windows that won’t stay open without propping them up with a log. Mouldy tiles in the bathroom. Lumpy beds. Tiny towels. Really was the worst room I’ve ever stayed in! At £135 I expected much better.
Can’t get a plug in as too close to the surface.
Toilet so high it was very hard to sit on.
Mouldy sink
Mould all around the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Lossiemouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of town with ample free parking, either right outside or a 5 mins walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family

Absolute gem of a hotel!

Absolute gem of a place! The place was quirky, clean and in a great location. The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff were really lovely, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing on both days!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Car parking concession on street beside Dobbins inn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly but shabby

The welcome was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really good, but the property felt run down and shabby. Our windows looked out onto a dirty fire escape and had no way to hold them open, but would not have been secure open anyway so room was hot. Sitting on the high square toilet was like an implement of torture. The mattresses were cheap and uncomfortable and could feel the springs and got bounced around by partner. Paint peeling off the walls. Carpet so thin and with no underlay. Cobwebs around ceiling. Very dated room with little to recommend it. Shower was powerful when the hot water eventually came through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Leehae

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Overseas trip

We had a great few days at the Dobbins Inn. Breakfast had all the usual options and was perfect. We had dinner 2 of the nights and it was some of the best food we had on our trip. The rooms are dated but it's an old place and expected. The bed was comfortable, and the windows opened enough to control the temperature. Wi-Fi was available throughout the building. The car park is less than a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was okay, but place looks a bit tired and dated. Bed not particularly comfortable. No biscuits in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and cozy inn. Room was what I expected in a centuries old building adding to the charm of the town. Good Irish breakfast. Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old place no ac loud music poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Albury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were wonderful but the property is dated in decor and condition. We had no hot water on the first morning which made showering a challenge. There are limited dining options available in the area and off site parking can be a problem. The complimentary breakfast is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property. Great service and response from the people working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025