About this property

Built in 1625, Ballygally Castle boasts original features and scenic views of Ballygally Bay. Set on the Antrim Coast, there is free parking, spacious rooms and a beautiful walled garden. The individual rooms at Ballygally are elegantly decorated, and many offer impressive sea views and original beams. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities and a cosy seating area. Said to be haunted, the 4-star Ballygally Castle Hotel has a Ghost Room and atmospheric dungeon. There is also a large garden and terrace, and a lounge with an open fire and antique furniture. Set within the castle walls, The Garden Restaurant overlooks the grounds and serves a modern British menu for lunch and evening dining. Afternoon teas and morning coffee are also available. Just 2 miles from Cairndhu Golf Course, Larne centre and Ferry Terminal are a 10-minutes drive away. Overlooking the Irish Sea, The Ballygally is just 40 minutes from central Belfast.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely.hotel, beautiful views, very easily accessed from Larne and Belfast, friendly staff
  • Allana
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were extremely friendly , the location was beautiful as was the venue.
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is situated right on the coast with beautiful sea views. Rooms are modern and comfortable. The hotel staff were extremely welcoming and nothing was a problem. Beautiful decor throughout the reception area. Well worth its Star rating.
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was lovely. We really wished we'd been able to stay longer.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were attending a family wedding and everything was perfect.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Location is superb, Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was brilliant. Our room had a sea view. Very relaxing atmosphere. Food was excellent. Staff all very professional and friendly
  • Bernadette
    Ireland Ireland
    Locations was great and the place was buzzing with life but not overly crowded or loud.
  • John
    Canada Canada
    The view was not great, but the room was large and comfortable with a king bed and full bath. Very quiet. Many of the sea facing rooms under renovation looked small, so we were very happy with ours. Grounds are very nice and parking is convenient....
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dining in the restaurant was a wonderful experience. Excellent food and excellent and efficient staff. The bedroom was very comfortable and relaxing to be in and the bar/lounge area also brilliant.There was simply nothing that wasn't exceptional...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Ballygally Castle

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Ballygally Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Cancellations must be made by 12 noon 3 days prior to arrival to avoid late cancellation fees.

    This only applies to bookings with free cancellation policies.

    Please note that the elevator will be unavailable from 5th July to 3th September. During this period, guests must use the stairs”.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Ballygally Castle