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A pool area with a large reflective sphere, a brick building, and potted plants. - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)
A cozy interior with brick walls, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table. There are framed artworks on the walls and a potted plant on a shelf. - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)
A bar with a neon sign, hanging lamps, and a counter. - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)
A spa area with a stone wall, wooden door, and a person relaxing inside. - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)
A bedroom with a red wall, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps. - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Upscale hotel

A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a body scrub at The Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted picture of a rabbit, and a white ceiling.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view of the outside.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside lamps, a clock, and a small plant on a bedside table.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two lamps on either side.

Luxury Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballyclare is home to The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Massereene Golf Club and Fortwilliam Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Titanic Belfast and Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nutts Corner Raceway or Solitude Football Stadium. Visit our Templepatrick travel guide
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882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a lion's face.
    Belfast Zoo
    11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • A grassy hillside with purple heather and a clear sky.
    Cave Hill Country Park
    12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • A modern building with geometric patterns and illuminated signage.
    Titanic Belfast
    18 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Nutts Corner Raceway
    12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • The Junction Shopping Complex
    15 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Greenisland Station
    15 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    9 min drive
  • Lavazza
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive
  • Top of the Town
    8 min drive
  • The Rabbit

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 100

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus EUR 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of EUR 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat located?

Situated in Ballyclare, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Antrim Forum Leisure Centre, Antrim Castle, and Massereene Golf Club. Clotworthy House and The Junction Shopping Complex are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Recommend and will return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place 👌 everything was perfect and staff were lovely. The spa is amazing and food was first class. Would highly recommend 😄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was lovely . Food was only Ok Drinks very overpriced and only average quality Rooms and hotel were clean and modern Overall it’s a nice place but wouldn’t be rushing back based on cost - far better value in surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful place, with very caring and friendly staff. Hard to fault. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. Boutique rooms, spa on site, free breakfast was incredible with continental to start, full menu included and all the espresso drinks we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall. Had issue with room on arrival but was quickly and efficiently dealt with which showed great customer service. Hotel and the Spa were amazing restaurant and bar area were well decorated for Christmas and very homely and comforting. It was busy but still the service was quick and friendly. Would recommend the hotel and would love to go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Good pool area, however very little space to just sit and chill or read a book which means the area can get uninteresting after a while. Bar is ok, but the drinks are extremely expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute though a bit awkward having half of the bathroom in the room and shower and toilet either side. The restaurant was really expensive for what it was and the location. The pork meal I paid £30 (assuming it would be amazing for that price) tasted really weird/not great and I had stomach pains after that for hrs. The Spa was great, a button to order drinks would be easier or electronic bracelet to wear and choose options via tablet. Otherwise no one would be swimming with a phone and too cold to get out to order another drink. The staff aren’t really proactive or present. Felt we had to go find someone or get their attention a lot of the time, just not what you’d expect for the price you are paying to stay and eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was excellent! Staff were very helpful and the whole stay felt luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa area is amazing, well maintained and clean. Food and service wasnt fantastic at both breakfast and dinner. Our room was lovely. I would come back but just not eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not the standard of the Galgorm. Evening menu for valentines weekend was poor and the atmosphere in the restaurant on 13th Feb left a lot to be desired as 2 guests where having an argument for everyone to hear. I would describe the Rabbit as the Galgorm's poor relative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Nosheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cáitlín

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025