Ballygally Castle

Property class: 4
Bayfront hotel with restaurant, near Carnfunnock Country Park

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When you stay at Ballygally Castle, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Carnfunnock Country Park and Cairndhu Golf Course. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Garden Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $108
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a round table.

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Coastal Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ballygally Castle with a stone wall, a round tower, and a traditional castle facade.

Tower Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 2QZ

What's nearby

  • Antrim Coast and Glens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carnfunnock Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glenarm Castle - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Port of Larne - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 40 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 45 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 46 min drive
  • Larne Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Larne Harbour Station - 15 min drive
  • Glynn Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Lounge cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aroma coffee house - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Olderfleet Bar & Lounge - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ballygally Castle

  • When you stay at Ballygally Castle, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Carnfunnock Country Park and Cairndhu Golf Course. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Garden Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1625
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Garden Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Also known as

Ballygally
Ballygally Castle
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballygally Castle Hotel Larne
Ballygally Castle Larne
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Ballygally Castle Larne
Ballygally Castle Hotel Larne

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballygally Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ballygally Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ballygally Castle?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ballygally Castle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballygally Castle?

You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ballygally Castle and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ballygally Castle?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Garden Restaurant.

What's the area around Ballygally Castle like?

Ballygally Castle is located a short 15-minute walk from Carnfunnock Country Park.

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Reviews

Ballygally Castle Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food and offered a great dining experience with friendly and attentive staff. (21 reviews)
  • The hotel is directly across the street from the ocean with a lovely view and the sound of waves crashing onto the shore. (4 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking was available at the car park. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with history and a lovely garden and view of the Ocean. Great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel by the sea. Staff very friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Lovely staff and great food!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the amenities and surroundings.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Right on the water. Garden Restaurant is great. Awesome stories about location. And surrounding property is worth a walk around.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stop. Great location. Loved every minute. The only complaint was that we had an 11am Checkout but the front desk started calling our room several times at 10 and 10:30 asking about us leaving. Very strange.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, one of the nicest places I have stayed in N. Ireland.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property to stay at. The superior double room was roomy with a spacious bathroom and lovely view of the ocean. Our evening meal in their dining room was beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room overlooking the sea
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was lovely as was the beach behind the car park area. Convenient location for seeing Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede, and not far from Belfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, amazing staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cool place. Quiet and cozy
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in Nov. Good food, friendly staff and great views. Oh and judt up thr road from Glenarm Castle which was a real treat. Will come again :)
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay before catching the ferry to Scotland. Room was clean and cozy with a great view. Loved all the history about the castle.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was amazing, the ghosts room was fun if not a tight squeeze. Food and drink are amazing, several local products. Parking is opposite the hotel and from what I can see was safe
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10/10 Exceptional

Very tastefully furnished room and bathroom, most comfortable bed. Enjoyed the whole experience.
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8/10 Very good

Welcoming staff good choice of breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Steps away from a fabulous beach and beachfront walk. Beautiful garden and amazing premises. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location on the water. Quiet, laid back with a feel of history
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay. Hotel is well kept and clean. Rooms were large and beds comfortable. Staff was delightful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Night at Ballygally Castle

Our stay was excellent - Staff were so friendly and helpful and our room was just Fab.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical hotel. Incredible service. Outstanding food. Amazing team. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms. Very comfortable stay along with helpful staff always ready to assist you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, had everything we needed!

It was our first time going away with our new addition to our family, our little newborn baby boy, to celebrate my birthday, and the hotel were fantastic, really accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed to make it comfortable and so easy to be away from home!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the 3rd to stay at Ballygally and it just gets better everytime! They have some wonderful staff there. They really make me keep coming back with all their kindness.