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Ballygally Castle

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Carnfunnock Country Park

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A coastal town with a prominent castle-like building, a stone wall, and a view of the sea.
A historic building with a tower, a stone archway, and a garden with various plants.
A well-lit indoor dining area with wooden chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a large decorative mirror.
A stone archway with a coat of arms and the inscription '1625 GODISPROVIDENSIMY IN HERITANS.'
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 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, Ballygally Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnfunnock Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Coastal Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 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. Sentry Hill Historic House and Port of Larne are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Antrim Coast and Glens - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carnfunnock Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Glenarm Castle - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Port of Larne - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 40 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Larne Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Lounge cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aroma coffee house - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Olderfleet Bar & Lounge - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ballygally Castle

4-star 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. 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.

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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

  • Bed sheets 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
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)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballygally Castle to the airport?

Ballygally Castle is 27.6 mi (45-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 Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballygally Castle on Nov 24, 2026 start from $130, including 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.

How close is Ballygally Castle to the beach?

This hotel is 19.2 mi (38-min drive) from Browns bay walk.

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 0.2 mi away from Ballygally.

Ballygally Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 407 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Splendid castle hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Always stay here when in Northern Ireland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, worth every penny, a bargain honestly. The view, the gardens, the dinner was incredible. Such lovely staff, would love to stay again no question!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very welcoming and friendly staff; wonderful historic property with great seaside location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with history and a lovely garden and view of the Ocean. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel by the sea. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location. Lovely staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the amenities and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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All went well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing castle hotel. Most of the old structure is gone, but the staff, information plaques, and amenities make this hotel one of the best stays ever. The restaurant was amazing. The gardens, history of the tower, a stone’s throw from the beach, all make this place special and unique to any hotel around the world. They have 1 of 10 Game of Thrones doors, too. We had the privilege to see another at the Dark Hedges Hotel restaurant. And the staff was welcoming, helpful, fun to converse with, and truly professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at Ballygally Castle. The rooms are small but the beds were among the most comfortable we had on our vacation. I had no idea about the ghost room prior to coming but it certainly made for an interesting story!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location. Right on the water. Garden Restaurant is great. Awesome stories about location. And surrounding property is worth a walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an excellent property! The breakfast was great and I appreciate that everything was locally sourced. The only thing that was a bit of a bummer is that it’s not walkable to anything but the beach which was right out the front door. Not a lot of food options nearby. If you are needing food, the hotel bar and restaurant are your only options. Grams a take out only pizza place is a close drive. Very good and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stop. Great location. Loved every minute. The only complaint was that we had an 11am Checkout but the front desk started calling our room several times at 10 and 10:30 asking about us leaving. Very strange.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Food altogether excellence. Beautiful setting.Will be nack
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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relaxing stay, lovely staff, beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little hotel right across the road from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

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

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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

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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

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Amazing food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023