Dobbins Inn

TV shuts off and so does the internet. Or the TV has volume but no picture. Staff fixes and later it is down again, this happened the entire two nights.Parking is on street and subject to tickets. I had to go to the bar to use my laptop, a beer is 6 pounds. I went to the pub across the street for great internet and 2 pound beers.

In the middle of town with ample free parking, either right outside or a 5 mins walk away.

Excellent value and enjoyable stay. You can park outside for free between 5pm and 9am which works well, parking during the day is by way of a good value pay and display carpark 100 yards away. Friendly bar with an excellent menu. Have stayed several times to date and would book again.

This property offers old world charm in an old world neighborhood. The castle is a block away. The staff was super friendly and the dinner and breakfast meals were very good. If you can’t get parking on the street in front of the hotel, free parking is available at the harbor a block away. There is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel.

Although this is a quaint old hotel there are some features that older travelers may not like. First there is no lift in this hotel, so unless you get a room on the bottom floor, you will be lugging your bags up some very narrow stairs. The hallways were narrow passageways to a small room; the door did not have a traditional handle, only a deadbolt-latch on the inside. It had a “hostel” vibe about the room. Downstairs was a tired version of old-world pub. The staff was friendly and understanding when we requested a cancellation/refund on our 3rd floor room

Quirky but average accom. Nice friendly staff Quick checkin Heating doesn’t come in till 6pm and goes off during night. Shower not that hot. First time we stayed, the fire was on and it was warm n inviting, next visit the weather was colder but no fire Bar maid screamed at a local which was long and unsettling Bar is patrons by locals so it has a nice I timTe vibe

Car parking concession on street beside Dobbins inn

Wonderful service, comfortable warm room , Nice food and lovely Guinness, plus a smoking area out the back. Would highly recommend this budget hotel with a great location for exploring the causeway coast.

Wonderfully charming inn with lots of character and history. We had a nice chat with the very friendly innkeeper/bartender (we forgot to ask her name) and she also helped us to find a place for dinner in town since we arrived after their restaurant had closed. The room was on the small side but efficient and clean with a large ensuite bathroom. There is no lift so this may be less suited for older travelers or travelers with limited mobility. We greatly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend

Staff was very sweet & was pretty cool to stay in a 500 y/o building. The room was very small & could use some freshening up, and there is no elevator.

Small and a little dated but super clean and staff was so helpful. The breakfast was so good.

Quaint is what I would describe the hotel it has its charm , it old and it looks it but again that's it's charm if your expecting 5 star luxury then your not going to get it but then again your not paying 5 star prices either , let's just say the hotel is cute it's across the road from the castle which is basically all there is to see and the castle tour was good plus relatively inexpensive kids will love it there's an awful lot of work to be done so be aware plus it's not really accessible for disabled patrons , but back to the hotel we got room 16 and I was surprised by how big it was the bed was huge which is a plus , when I first sat on it both back and front kind of elevated which I thought oh oh this is not going to be good but surprisingly I had a FANTASTIC nights sleep the duvet and pillows were great and over all very very comfortable the bathroom was clean and big with a shower over the bath not great again if you have problems throwing your leg over a bathtub and not a great shower you have to turn on both taps to operate it which is time consuming to try get the right temperature which again was not really possible as the pressure was not ideal plus you need to let the water run in the hot tap for quite a while to acutely get hot water , so not great over all I actually liked the whole place and would return the food is excellent the breakfast WONDERFUL it's not the Ritz but it's not too bad either if you like charm and historic then it has it in bucket fulls

The room was dirty and water was leaking from the toilet because the pipe connected from toilet to sink was hanging down. No one cleaned the carpet the carpet was soaking wet. The room started to smell badley with the wet carpet and no cleaning. No windows to open. Would not recommend

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.

Well run and has everything we needed a bit rustic but clean and well maintained.

Rooms were old but very clean and well kept ( the building is almost 600 years old lol) staff was awesome, breakfast was great and room was comfortable a little small but we expected that!

No towels in room. Cobwebs in the light fitting

Warm welcome and friendly staff. Room clean and tidy. Bed was very uncomfortable but clean laundry. Breakfast was tasty and freshly cooked. Good location.

Cute little Inn right across the water and castle. The room was clean, and employees were very nice.

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!

The staff were utterly delightful and very helpful. The rooms are tired and lots of things need repairing. If you are there in a Saturday you may be able to attend a wedding from the comfort of your own room. It was like the DJ was in the en en-suite but it was quiet after 2300

Staff were friendly and welcoming, hot breakfast was cooked to order and was very good. Room itself was clean, bathroom is in need of an update and showing its age. There was no internet in the room although staff tried to reset it it would not connect in the room and cell service was sketchy at best. Our TV remote also did not work, even after a battery change. First world problems perhaps but two things that negatively impacted our stay.

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.

For us it was about location. Good breakfast. It is an older establishment so expect things like a gap between the door and the frame to let light in from hallway and a smaller room. Clean. Staff was very conscientious.

Good local location, close to Castle, sea front & harbour Wasn’t expecting the free parking to actually be on road parking but only after certain times Room nice however room 15 was at front of hotel being above pub section (of hotel) which was noisey & then also with having pub opposite, when leaving in early hours of morning, keep us awake Breakfast was very nice & accommodating especially with the cooked food

Rooms were old but very clean and well kept ( the building is almost 600 years old lol) staff was awesome, breakfast was great and room was comfortable a little small but we expected that!

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.

The room we were in had a gorgeous view of the castle! The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom looked recently remodeled. It is an old building so the floor was uneven; and the day we went was windy so the walls seemed to move with the wind- but that is to be expected in an old building. The one thing I will note is that there was a pub right below and you could hear people talking outside of it for quite a bit into the night. However it didn’t ruin the experience and we had quite a nice time. Would recommend.

Nice place, with some minor inconveniences: -window to outside would not close and had a gap, letting in a lot of street noise from the bar across the street -no air conditioning or even a fan...room was very stuffy -lots of flies in the room, maybe from the open window? -no hot water at sink -no suitable surfaces for managing toiletries But we knew this is an old building when we booked, so nothing that was a deal breaker.

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.

Quaint older property w a lot of charm. The staff was friendly and helpful and their food at their restaurant was excellent and plentiful. We really liked the Carrick Fergus area as well. Would stay there again for sure.

Front office staff was incredibly attentive and responsive and multitasked well. Onsite restaurant was convenient and the meals were great.

more staff required for breakfast !! one staff member having to serve breakfast to 10 people under a lot of pressure providing more orange juice bread butter coffee and tea - as all needed replenished several times - breakfast was lovely as was the staff nember providing same but another staff member would have make thing mired efficient at busy times !!

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.

Interesting property. Great service and response from the people working there.

The hotel was old and rustic, and cozy. The breakfast was delicious! And service was friendly and great. Some nice pubs were very close to walk to with one being right across the street!!

Old place no ac loud music poor service

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Room was comfortable and clean. The food was 5 stars. The staff went above and beyond for you. Alan who was night porter is a superb member of staff, friendly, courteous, respectful and just a top guy.

Wonderful stay, lovely staff

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.

Lovely old building,very helpful staff for 2 wet cyclists arriving late due to ferry being late. The castle and harbour can be seen from the frontdoor

So much history in this little inn. It was actually considered a castle at one time. Not to mention you can walk across the street to the huge castle. Remember it’s old…but that’s part of its beauty. The breakfast was 2nd to none!!!

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

Small drive from Belfast and easily accessible!

This property offers old world charm in an old world neighborhood. The castle is a block away. The staff was super friendly and the dinner and breakfast meals were very good. If you can’t get parking on the street in front of the hotel, free parking is available at the harbor a block away. There is a loading/unloading area in front of the hotel.

The staff is amazing, the location perfect and the cozy building a delight.

The property was central in Carrickfergus and very close to the castle. Value for money. The beds were very comfortable. I will definitely go back.

Cute little Inn right across the water and castle. The room was clean, and employees were very nice.

The location was central to everything in the area

Awesome historic property! Location close to Carricksfergus Castle which was really interesting to tour.

Quaint older property w a lot of charm. The staff was friendly and helpful and their food at their restaurant was excellent and plentiful. We really liked the Carrick Fergus area as well. Would stay there again for sure.

Lovely staff fab atmosphere amazing food

Friendly well run hotel, breakfast excellent

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.

The hotel was old and rustic, and cozy. The breakfast was delicious! And service was friendly and great. Some nice pubs were very close to walk to with one being right across the street!!

Quaint hotel, with a pub restaurant grub plus good value breakfast

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!

Great property in a convenient location for access to the castle, bars and more. Wonderful staff and great bar. the breakfast was wonderful!

Very nice for it being made years ago but nice the breakfast was great dinner wasn’t so hot and the reception was very helpful ❤️

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.