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Adair Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Irish cuisine
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Irish cuisine
The Adair Arms Hotel offers a peaceful rural escape where guests can enjoy authentic Irish dishes at the brasserie, relax with coffee at the café, or catch live music performances. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive staff who enhance the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballymena, Adair Arms Hotel is in the suburbs. Braidwater Retail Park and Fairhill Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Antrim Coast and Glens and Memorial Park. ECOS Environmental Centre and Antrim Forum Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
1-7 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT43 5BS

What's nearby

  • Ballymena Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Millennium Riverside Walk - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Galgorm Castle Golf Club - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Glenariff Forest Park - 23 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Slemish Mountain - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ballymena Station - 14 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sanjha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Adair Arms Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in a rural location
At Adair Arms Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Irish cuisine brasserie. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Adair Arms Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Adair Arms Hotel Ballymena
Adair Arms Ballymena
Adair Arms
Adair Arms Hotel Ballymena Northern Ireland
Adair Arms Hotel Hotel
Adair Arms Hotel Ballymena
Adair Arms Hotel Hotel Ballymena

Frequently asked questions

Is Adair Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adair Arms Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Adair Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Adair Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adair Arms Hotel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Memorial Park and Ballymena Central Library. Mid-Antrim Museum and Ballymena Town Hall are also within 5 minutes. Ballymena Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Adair Arms Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 294 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and our room was very pleasant. Breakfast was delicious and plenty to eat. While you’re here, go to the neighborhood bar The Fountain to get a real taste of the local folks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Beautiful ground floor lounge and dining room. My room 203 was spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff were all nice and friendly. Large clean room, comfortable bed, great tea and coffee facilities in room. Night porter on duty when we came back late from a wedding was friendly and helpful. Breakfast - good selection and nicely cooked, buffet on Sunday, cooked to order on Monday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay I know wee only stayed one night but wee will be back soon staff were great and polite thanks again William
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms compact, clean and tidy. Friendly efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

Excellent service,friendly staff,comfortable room and good quality food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and had all we required with tea, coffee and biscuits. Bathroom was spotless with clean towels. Bed was king size and very comfortable. Breakfast was very good with a good selection of cereals etc and cooked food. Staff were polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. Amazing staff fabulous beds and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Reception staff were extremely professional, friendly and helpful The beds were really comfortable as were the pillows Decor bit dated but very clean Great parking too Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the hotel would be back again soon to stay again. Clean hotel and room no issues. Close to shopping center and bus station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional but friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good,staff very helpful and friendly. Bit outdated in parts but overall very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Relaxing night away, was able to get into room well before check in time::
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, we had a large room, good breakfast, bay and dinning room. Staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Friendly and relaxed stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Adair Arms, the staff were lovely, the food was great, & it was easy walking around the town. Great car park, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food was excellent

Overall 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable will be back

Enjoyed every day great hotel close to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Super friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable overnigh stay

Only one night but really enjoyed it. Used advance check in & it worked well; took no time at all on arrivl. Staff friendly & helpful. The whole place is full of character, the room was clean and tidy, lovely exposed beams. B'fast included, freshly & tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anirvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Average experiences for the high price

The rooms were nice. But no sound proofing . Could here downstairs and upstairs talkjng and walking till.late night. The bed was a bit hard to sleep.on. no attendee at check out time. Room service does not replace soaps or shampoos after first day
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night sfzy

Just a one night stay , gor a birthday party, allowed us to check in early, nice room very hot even witb on radiators on nice tea tray with biscuits quality towels bathroom needs a bit of care and attention, drinks normal hotel price help yourself breakfast a ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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