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Ballygally Castle

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Garden
Ballygally Castle offers a peaceful getaway near Carnfunnock Country Park. Guests can enjoy meals at The Garden Restaurant, warm themselves by the lobby fireplace, or sip drinks at the bar. The property provides free in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage for travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Larne, Ballygally Castle is in a rural area and near the beach. Sentry Hill Historic House and Glenarm Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cairndhu Golf Course and Port of Larne. Carnfunnock Country Park and Gleno Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 2QZ

What's nearby

  • Carnfunnock Country Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cairndhu Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sentry Hill Historic House - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Glenarm Castle - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Port of Larne - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Larne Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald's Larne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gangnam Chinese Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Streat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Ann’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ballygally Castle

Upscale hotel near Carnfunnock Country Park
Located close to Cairndhu Golf Course and Sentry Hill Historic House, Ballygally Castle provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Garden Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and phones

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1625
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Ballygally Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ballygally Castle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballygally Castle?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ballygally Castle?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Ballygally Castle located?

Situated near the bay, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Carnfunnock Country Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cairndhu Golf Course and Sentry Hill Historic House. Port of Larne and Glenarm Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Ballygally Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and property. Lots of history and the ghost room is cool!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have been happier and look forward to coming back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property and hotel. Reception staff not helpful when issued a wrong room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great for a treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from a fabulous beach and beachfront walk. Beautiful garden and amazing premises. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, one of the nicest places I have stayed in N. Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical hotel. Incredible service. Outstanding food. Amazing team. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

iris

Couldnt complain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tastefully furnished room and bathroom, most comfortable bed. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Gorgeous view, loved hearing the ocean! Staff were great! Easy parking! Will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property but a little noisy and room was very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hamdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff good choice of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The view, the staff, the garden, all exceptional! The room was large and clean. Breathtaking view of the land to the west from our room windows. Everything we needed was right in the room. The gal at the front desk was so helpful when we asked about driving to Belfast. She gave us much needed reassurance that we could do it and we did. Would definitely stay here again. Hopefully soon!!!
The view right in front of the cottage.
West side window view from inside our room.
Castle garden
Castle garden
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location on the water. Quiet, laid back with a feel of history
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location by the water is amazing. The room was spacious, and really nice. Recently upgraded. The restaurant was great good was delicious and bar was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel right across the road from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing stay, lovely staff, beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed here a good number of years ago and really enjoyed our stay and as it was our 25th wedding anniversary we just wanted a quiet get away. The Staff are Great and the Hotel its self was peaceful. However the Quality of the food is honestly mediocre at best. As it was our wedding anniversary my wife didn't want me making a fuss. The Batter of the fish was undercooked and full of oil making it inedible. The Pepper chick had very little pepper, the Supreme was dry and obviously pre cooked and reheated, the roast potatoes were also reheated, leaving them dry and leather like. The young lady who served us did notice my wife had ate very little and did reimburse us for our soft drinks. As a result of the food we decided not to have desert or breakfast. Due to the Restaurant experience we will not return again to Ballygally Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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