Name: Dobbins Inn
Address: High Street, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.27

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

Based on 446 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

9%

Couple

45%

Family

24%

Group

16%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dobbins Inn draws frequent praise for its warm, accommodating staff, hearty cooked-to-order breakfasts, and centuries-old charm in a central spot by Carrickfergus Castle, though some guests note dated rooms, patchy in-room Wi-Fi, and occasional noise from bars or events.

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10

Alexandra

Apr 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an excellent stay, very near the Castle and shops. Staff are very friendly the food was delicious and with very good service.

2

Pauline

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It was the other guest's carry on.so we didn't get to sleep till 4 in the morning it took so long to sort the situation out eventually the police were called i was terrified as we were in the next room to the drunken scumbags..absolute disgrace..won't be staying there again if thats the sort of rifraf they cater for.

8

James

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean ,bed very comfortable

8

Kari Helene

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was lovely. Overall a great experience. Breakfast options was way better than most Irish hotels I’ve been to and tasteful as well. Cosy pub in the hotel. Just things to know: Door closed at night and you don’t get a key to the front door. Also, the building is very old, which is fine, but some parts definitely show wear and tear. If you visit in the winter there are heating hours, which makes the place a bit cold at times.

6

Douglas

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cold, reception said the heating comes on at 16:30 which was less than an hour after check-in. It was 18:00 before I felt any heat in the room. Other than that all was good.

High Street, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Carrickfergus, Dobbins Inn is a 1-minute drive from Carrickfergus Castle and 15 minutes from Waterfront Hall. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Belfast Castle and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Belfast City Hall.

Carrickfergus Castle(0.2 miles)

Carrickfergus Marina(0.4 miles)

Greenisland Golf Club(3.5 miles)

Beach Road Nature Reserve(6 miles)

Theatre At The Mill(6.8 miles)

Gleno Waterfall(7.6 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:30

Before 11:00

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FAQs

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee and should be requested in advance.

The property is located in Carrickfergus, just a 1-minute drive from Carrickfergus Castle and 15 minutes from Waterfront Hall. It is 8.6 miles from Belfast Castle and 10.8 miles from Belfast City Hall.

Dobbins Inn

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