Dobbins Inn Hotel
6/8 High Street, Carrickfergus · Hotel
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Historic 15-room inn on Carrickfergus High Street, close to the castle and Marine Gardens, with free on-site parking.
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About Dobbins Inn Hotel
High Street in Carrickfergus runs down towards the castle and the waterside gardens of Marine Gardens, and it's here that Dobbins Inn Hotel has stood as a fixture of the town for many years. The setting puts guests within easy reach of the harbour and the historic core of Carrickfergus, with County Antrim's coastline just beyond.
The hotel has 15 rooms, each en-suite, kept comfortable and spotlessly clean. There's a restaurant and bar on site, along with a garden, lift access, free WiFi, and drinks available in the room. Breakfast is a particular strength, with options such as turkey sausages and pancakes on offer, though some evening dishes have been reported as inconsistently prepared. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers a wedding venue, laundry service, and luggage storage, and free on-site parking is provided for those arriving by car. Nearby, guests can find a golf course, other restaurants and pubs, entertainment options, and an indoor swimming pool. It's a straightforward, good-value base for exploring Carrickfergus and its castle.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Exceptional customer service! Friendly, warm greeting every time we came and left. Beds were very comfortable. Loved the shower and the room was larger then I expected for an old inn. Our luggage was carried up to our room and then back down again when we left - there is no lift due to the age of the inn. Delicious breakfast every morning included with room booking. The breakfast menu also had other things for purchase but we didn't find we needed it, they had great choices already included on the "free" menu. The building itself is fabulous and you really feel the history. I really wanted to see Mauve, the resident ghost but didn't get that lucky! Highly recommend Dobbins!!!!
2 months ago · via Google
We went here as it was recommended to us. We were glad to see a menu serving small plates of food, which was ideal for us. The food was lovely tasty and hot. Service was quick and the staff were friendly and helpful.
a month ago · via Google
Just returned home to the UK from a 2 day stay in the Inn and what can I say? Dobbins Inn was fantastic. Very quaint, historic and with a really warm atmosphere. Kirsty was accommodating and so friendly. Was also really great value for money. We would highly recommend to anyone to pay them a visit if your ever in Carrickfergus and we're very much hoping to stay again if we're in Ireland. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so lovely 😊
5 months ago · via Google
First drink came out flat which was okay and resolved quickly. Then we ordered the beef and the gammon which came out right away which was great! However my gammon looked like sad leftovers from someone who couldn't finish it all. Compared to the beef I only got 3 bits of cabbage that seen better days and one end bit of broccoli, whereas the beef came with more veg etc. The gravy was stunning however. I just felt the portions where very different if you ordered beef or gammon.
5 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this inn offers comfortable, spotless rooms and delicious breakfast options, including turkey sausages and pancakes. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff, warm atmosphere, and great value for money.
Some reviews mention the dishes can be poorly prepared.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6-8 High Street, Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AF Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 6/8 High Street, Carrickfergus
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Carrickfergus