Title: The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/6f6eb91d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/b7a549e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/49353947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/6f9afed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/3fa0e231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden and a bar. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a body scrub at The Spa, the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a hot tub and a restaurant. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Spa - Pool - Bar - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly £185 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/185d4a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Mini-fridge Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/d2e288e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/bda7fd23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Luxury Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/7e19ccc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Bathrobes Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Luxury Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/cb9b5d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Bathrobes Private bathroom Separate bath and shower Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallyclare-Hotels-The-Rabbit-Hotel-Retreat.h109919604.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallyclare-Hotels-The-Rabbit-Hotel-Retreat.h109919604.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.70383%2C-6.09227&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ISqjgAmKpstHaVekwiyGHVmXr-o=) 882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH #### What's nearby - The Junction Shopping Complex - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles - Antrim Castle - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles - Belfast Castle - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles - SSE Arena - 15 min drive - 14.2 miles - Titanic Belfast - 16 min drive - 14.0 miles #### Getting around - Greenisland Station - 15 min drive - Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬9 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive - ‪Lavazza - ‬9 min drive - ‪Crown and shamrock - ‬7 min drive - ‪McConnells Of Doagh - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Upscale eco-certified 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 on-site spa. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk - Concierge services and massage treatment rooms Room features All 50 rooms have comforts such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries - Coffee/tea makers, portable fans and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520471/7c9e56fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Ballyclare - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=520471&PinnedHotelID=520471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/563100/563047/967a52ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dunadry Hotel and Gardens Antrim - 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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 lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Slippers ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free stocked 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-off 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus a one-off EUR 100 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 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 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 This property does not have any lifts 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 ### Property is also known as The Rabbit & Retreat The Rabbit Hotel Retreat The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Hotel The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Ballyclare The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Hotel Ballyclare ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat? > As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat on 11 Nov 2025 start from £185.00, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyclare-Hotels-The-Rabbit-Hotel-Retreat.h109919604.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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 at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat? > 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? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat located? > Situated in Ballyclare, this spa hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Antrim Forum Leisure Centre, Antrim Castle and Massereene Golf Club. Clotworthy Arts Centre and The Junction Shopping Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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