6-8 High St, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, BT38 7AF
What's nearby
Carrickfergus Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carrickfergus Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Belfast Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Titanic Belfast - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
Grand Opera House - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Carrickfegus Station - 5 min walk
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 13 min walk
Maud's Ice Cream Parlour - 7 min walk
KFC - 15 min walk
The Windrose Bar and Restaurant - 10 min walk
About this property
Dobbins Inn
Hotel near Carrickfergus Castle
Take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar at Dobbins Inn. The on-site restaurant, Dobbins Bar & Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Concierge services, smoke-free property and free newspapers
Meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Dobbins Inn have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
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
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk, private entrance
Pets
Pets not 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
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.
Property is also known as
Dobbins Inn Hotel Carrickfergus
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dobbins Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dobbins Inn?
As of 27 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dobbins Inn on 12 Aug 2025 start from HK$883.49, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Dobbins Inn?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Dobbins Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Dobbins Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Dobbins Inn located?
Situated in Carrickfergus, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carrickfergus Castle, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belfast Castle and Waterfront Hall. Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carrickfegus Station is only a 5-minute walk and Clipperstown Station is 14 minutes.
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Dobbins Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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
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.
Dobbins inn is such a beautiful place the staff are amazing and always there to helps with any needs cant wait to come back amazing place
Andy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
John
17 Jul 2025
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.
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.
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.
We stayed at this hotel for one night as a stopover before making our way to Scotland via ferry. The hotel is dated, much like most of the buildings in the area (we are from the United States and not adapted to older buildings.) Parking for hotel is in a public car park for Carrickfergus Castle across the road. No lifts available in hotel and rooms are upstairs. Overall, the room served the purpose for an overnight stay. The hot, made to order breakfast was delicious before checking out. Staff was friendly and helpful.