Ballygally Castle

Bayfront hotel with restaurant, near Carnfunnock Country Park

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Escape to Ballygally Castle, an eco-certified haven near Carnfunnock Country Park. Savor lunch or dinner at The Garden Restaurant, unwind by the lobby fireplace, or enjoy a drink at the bar. With free in-room WiFi and luggage storage for your convenience.
Wonderful

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
$125 nightly
$150 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Beach/ocean view
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Coastal Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • Port of Larne - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • SSE Arena - 33 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 34 min drive - 48.5 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Streat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brooklyn Bay Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gangnam Chinese Takeaway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ballygally Castle

Situated on the bay, Ballygally Castle is a great choice for a stay in Larne. 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

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Policies

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.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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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Ballygally Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is located steps away from a fabulous beach and offers a beautiful beachfront walk. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with generous hot and continental offerings, including made-to-order eggs and fresh fruit. (7 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a great selection of food, including vegetarian options, and provided a generous hot buffet and continental breakfast. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room overlooking the sea
Pauline, 1-night trip

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 :)
Diana, 2-night trip

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.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful!
Theresa, 1-night trip

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.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

We had an amazing stay - all of the staff we encountered were so friendly & the breakfast was fabulous
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and property. Lots of history and the ghost room is cool!
Jaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, one of the nicest places I have stayed in N. Ireland.
Robert, 1-night trip

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
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We couldn’t have been happier and look forward to coming back again soon.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived very late, was no a problem
Alan and Ashleigh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always great for a treat
Sharon, 1-night trip

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.
Kristy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Steps away from a fabulous beach and beachfront walk. Beautiful garden and amazing premises. Highly recommend.
Betty R., 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Beautiful property and hotel. Reception staff not helpful when issued a wrong room.
Kimberli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view of the water directly across the road.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical hotel. Incredible service. Outstanding food. Amazing team. Thank you!
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couldnt complain
iris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very tastefully furnished room and bathroom, most comfortable bed. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Denise, 1-night trip

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.
Lynette K, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would stay
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Welcoming staff good choice of breakfast
Hamdi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous view, loved hearing the ocean! Staff were great! Easy parking! Will come again!
Barbara, 1-night trip