Dobbins Inn

3.0 star property

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Reception
Food and drink
Double Room, Ensuite
Front of property
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
  • St. Nicholas Church
    1 min walk
  • Carrickfergus Castle
    4 min walk
  • Carrickfergus Marina
    8 min walk
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 onsite.
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.

The free breakfast at Dobbins Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Nicholas Church. You'll find features like 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 lobby newspapers, 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 free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dobbins Bar & Grill - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Dobbins Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Dobbins Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 429 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great! Breakfast was nice. Location is perfect either to escape Belfast, or for a start to the Causeway Coastal Route. Beautiful surroundings, and walkable to both public transit and the sites of Carrickfergus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great nights sleep comfy bed. Breakfast service and food excellent. We stayed Room 14 no view but was perfectly quiet and what we where looking. Over all stay was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic hotel with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Candy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff was helpful, welcoming, efficient, and always available. Room was clean and set up as we requested. Only negative is that the bar can get a bit noisy, but we weren't bothered much by it. We did enjoy a delicious meal at the bar. Across the street is another bar which also can get a bit noisy, including setting off fireworks in the street. Since the noise only lasted a short time, less than 15 minutes, it was not worth complaining about to the manager. Overall, I'd recommend this property to anyone visiting the castle or the downtown area. When I return, I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central location in Carrickfergus and great food. Unfortunately our stay was ruined because we were in a room above their function room and it was VERY noisy on our first night. Because of this we would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

VINAY DESAI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Running hot water very slow. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Propery was a little dated but close to attractions and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very small and no parking at property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was really clean but it’s a little dated that’s the only “issue”, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun old Inn on the coast and in view of castle - friendly staff and delicious breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute.cozy and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Conor

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Recommend it
We had a great time and the staff were very friendly and helpful they made us feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, right in the centre of castle rock, great view of the castle! Staff welcoming and friendly, great advice on nearby car parks, I would say our room, number 5, the beds were very springy and hard and pillows very hard too, in my opinion, other than that, good spot if needing somewhere to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond. Cosy and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and a little dated but super clean and staff was so helpful. The breakfast was so good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, nice big bed, parking nearby and great location. Dinner and breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room did not look like the pictures, was old and tired. Tiny TV which had limited reception and the Wifi in the bedroom was patchy to say the least. Noise from other guests and during the night the phone would light up, lighting up the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024