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Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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 curtains, 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 curtains, 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 Single Bed

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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About this property

Dobbins Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carrickfergus Castle
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 on-site.
Dobbins Inn offers 15 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Carrickfergus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 such as 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 newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff 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 a free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dobbins Bar & Grill – This bar serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 November 2025 to 4 November 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.
  • Cots (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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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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. 263 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 504 reviews

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb family run hotel with wonderful and attentive staff, incredible food and very comfortable rooms in a charming old building. Only one small downside was the lack of water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO, IRMO

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont stay aywhere else in Carrickfergus. Wonderful people. Wonderful food. Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old style inside giving it the historical side off an Inn Staff so welcoming at all times Hot Breakfast choice was great, could do with possibly some cold meat or cheese or yogurts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025