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Ballygally Castle

4.0 star property
Relax by the fireplace with drinks at this eco-certified castle retreat near Belfast, surrounded by greenery and offering high-speed internet.

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is £120
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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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 reception and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and free newspapers
    • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and concierge services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – 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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballygally Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballygally Castle?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballygally Castle on 8 Jun 2026 start from £120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cairndhu Golf Course. Sentry Hill Historic House and Port of Larne are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Right on the water. Garden Restaurant is great. Awesome stories about location. And surrounding property is worth a walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room overlooking the sea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place. Quiet and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hamdi

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Hotel is well kept and clean. Rooms were large and beds comfortable. Staff was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Great Night at Ballygally Castle

Our stay was excellent - Staff were so friendly and helpful and our room was just Fab.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Very comfortable stay along with helpful staff always ready to assist you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keira

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

Great stay, had everything we needed!

It was our first time going away with our new addition to our family, our little newborn baby boy, to celebrate my birthday, and the hotel were fantastic, really accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed to make it comfortable and so easy to be away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and extremely clean. Loved the rooms. Location is beautiful on the coast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Very clean and updated rooms. Restaurant on premises was very good. Very cozy. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and modern and also with a walk in shower bathroom. The staff at reception were most welcoming, the bar staff were a bit slow but they were dealing with foreign guests who were unfamiliar with the local currency. Parking was across a main road from the hotel but it is not too busy for crossing to the hotel. The car park can fill up at times so your not always guaranteed a space. Overall, I would rate the hotel as excellent for business or pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025