stay

“I wish I was in Carrickfergus...” or so go the lyrics of one of Ireland’s most iconic traditional songs.
Our family run Dobbin’s Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Carrickfergus, the gateway to Belfast and the North East Irish coast, offering tastefully decorated rooms, warm bar, a ghost (apparently), quality Irish cuisine and most importantly a traditional Irish welcome.

With a central location (including ample street parking) there is much to see and do on the hotel doorstep. The Castle and St Nicholas Church are within a five minute stroll. Golfing and angling, popular activities in the borough can be arranged at various locations by enquiring at the reception.
The town, made famous for offering a superb coastline setting along Belfast Lough with views to Bangor, is just 20 minutes drive from Belfast City.

sleep

All our rooms are bright, clean and have the amenities to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Dobbin’s Inn Hotel has 15 well appointed bedrooms decortated in a traditional Irish style with great facilities including Tea/Coffee, Trouser Press, Remote Control Sky TV, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board and Direct Dial Telephone. In addition we provide a number of chargeable services including laundry service and room service.

facilities

Central heating
Complimentary WiFi
Remote control Sky TV
Direct dial telephone
Radio alarm alarm
Trouser press
Hairdryer
Complimentary tea and coffee
Ironing Facilities

eat

Las Rosas Restaurant is one of the most popular eateries in Carrickfergus, offering a delicious choice of Irish and European dishes.
Comfortable traditional surroundings, great atmospere and our superb chef will ensure that dining in Las Rosas will be memorable.

The restaurant features a tabla grande to cater for family groups or a boys/girls' night out with seating for up to 8. We have thought about value, great food and what you the customer wants to eat.
Contact us here for information on groups and parties. We offer a wide range of menus and packages to suit your needs.

meetings

Host your meeting or conference in style and comfort.
Dobbins Inn Hotel is the perfect choice for your next meeting or conference. Our boardroom is located in a private room on a separate floor and we can accommodate 15 people boardroom style or 20 people theatre style. The room has superb natural daylight and beautiful period features. Complimentary WiFi is provided and our food and beverage experts can assist you with your catering needs.
Located in the heart of Carrickfergus, our hotel is a just a 15 minute drive from Belfast city centre - perfect for a convenient getaway. Our conference room rate is £10.00 per hour with a minimum requirement of 4 hours

location

Located on the coastline along Belfast Lough, Carrickfergus has a renowned 12th century Norman Castle, built by John de Courcy. The castle overlooks an ancient fishing harbour. Carrickfergus is an historical town enclosed within 16th Century stone walls and there are tours available of the town throughout the year.

Carrickfergus has long been a haven for seafaring pursuits and has a spectacular and modern Marina. The town centre is just 8 miles, 15 minutes drive from Larne, which has a port of entry. Carrickfergus is 11 miles, 20 minutes drive from the capital Belfast. Carrickfergus is 50 miles, 1 hours drive from Portrush. Amazing coastal drive.