Title: Drains Bay Travel Guide: Best of Drains Bay, Larne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Drains Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Drains-Bay-Hotels.d553248635939575311.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Drains Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Drains-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635939575311.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Drains Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Drains-Bay.d553248635939575311.Car-Hire-Guide)[Drains Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Drains-Bay.d553248635939575311.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Drains Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Drains Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Drains Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Drains Bay ![AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228800/23228765/d7786325_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast Donegall Quay, Belfast Harbour Belfast Northern Ireland £98 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Breakfast staff were particularly warm and kind and of course efficient. We loved chatting to Brigit. She was so kind and helpful especially to our children. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=23228765&PinnedHotelID=23228765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939575311) ![Titanic Hotel Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19530500/19530454/67c0009e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Titanic Hotel Belfast Queen's Road, Titanic Quarter Belfast Northern Ireland £178 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=19530454&PinnedHotelID=19530454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939575311) ![Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520471/7c9e56fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Kingfisher Country Estate Ballyclare Northern Ireland £111 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Ballyclare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) Had a great time! The property itseis beautiful and the rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Everything was great! The staff is very sweet and kind. The breakfast was great as well they serve fresh omletes as well, lived every bit. Went there for a pre valentines weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ... Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=520471&PinnedHotelID=520471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939575311) [See all 267 properties in Drains Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635939575311) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ Student Only Little Patrick Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106720700/106720606/71e5aa41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Student Only Little Patrick Street 6 Nelson St Belfast Northern Ireland Stay at this apartment in Belfast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and MAC Theatre are located ... 6.6/10 (7 reviews) Great apartment for a Belfast weekend Very convenient apartment, great location for visiting Belfast for a short trip. Clean and tidy. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belfast-Hotels-Little-Patrick-Street.h106720606.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean View Pods](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112410000/112400300/112400241/ef9c9fb1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean View Pods 1 Tully Road Ballymena Northern Ireland Stay at this holiday home in Ballymena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Glenarm Castle and Glenarm Marina are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) Such a beautiful stay in a serene location. It was fully booked on the night we stayed but you wouldn’t have known anybody else was there, the pods are laid out in a way that everyone has their own privacy. Beds were very comfortable. We’ll definitely be back! Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballymena-Hotels-Ocean-View-Pods.h112400241.Hotel-Information) ![Treetops Loft: TouristNI , approved property. check in 6pm check in 6pm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95806400/95806333/90d3bb18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Treetops Loft: TouristNI , approved property. check in 6pm check in 6pm Newtownabbey Northern Ireland Stay at this apartment in Newtownabbey. Enjoy laundry facilities and a hot tub. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and Theatre At The Mill are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) Excellent stay. The place was wonderful Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtownabbey-Hotels-Treetops-Loft-TouristNI.h95806333.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Drains Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635939575311&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Larne-Larne.d6220487.Attraction) #### Gleno Waterfall Explore the great outdoors at Gleno Waterfall, a lovely green space in Glenoe. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gleno-Waterfall-Larne.d6203688.Attraction) #### Sentry Hill Historic House Find out about the history of Larne when you take a trip to Sentry Hill Historic House. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sentry-Hill-Historic-House-Larne.d553248621532489958.Attraction) #### Cairndhu Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Ballygally at Cairndhu Golf Course. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairndhu-Golf-Course-Larne.d6179010.Attraction) #### Carnfunnock Country Park Walled gardens, sundials, sculptures, woodland trails, a children’s playground and even a hedge maze are all on offer in the beautiful Carnfunnock Country Park. This park on the east coast of Ireland, near Larne in County Antrim, also boasts spectacular views over Drains Bay and the dramatic North Channel, separating Ireland and Scotland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carnfunnock-Country-Park-Larne.d6178998.Attraction) #### Olderfleet Castle Find out about the history of Larne with a stop at Olderfleet Castle. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olderfleet-Castle-Larne.d553248621532490023.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Giants Causeway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46376852/1d8d470f-d4f3-47df-a137-aead6034cb5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour - Causeway, Castles & Whiskey Tour - Game of Thrones £450 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-causeway.a46376852.activity-details) ![Dunluce Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50042056/03d6fcf2-be62-42e4-b286-398236286219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Kings and Queens Tour of County Antrim £550 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kings-and-queens-tour-of-county-antrim.a50042056.activity-details) ![Ballintoy Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49403051/96e90f69-d1d5-4b4a-916c-12c9b0b9c5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of the Antrim Glens Coast and Giants Causeway £400 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-the-antrim-glens-coast-and-giants-causeway.a49403051.activity-details) ![Giants Causeway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49216796/3dbc5e67-e5bf-44c5-aef2-1c76a98946e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belfast & Giants Causeway Luxury Mercedes Private Tour for 6 pax £895 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/belfast-giants-causeway-luxury-mercedes-private-tour-for-6-pax.a49216796.activity-details) ![game of thrones tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1748434/8810401c-d31f-42fc-a9db-87a4be768a9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Game of thrones the original private tour seasons 1-8 1-3 people 10 hours £533 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-the-original-private-tour-seasons-1-8-1-3-people-10-hours.a1748434.activity-details) ![Game of thrones & Blood moon 25 locations season 1-8 mercedes private tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1748347/254bbd59-08c2-46b3-9746-03f52ebf313e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 9hr Game of Thrones - Giants Causeway Luxury Tour From Belfast £749 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/9hr-game-of-thrones-giants-causeway-luxury-tour-from-belfast.a1748347.activity-details) [See all activities in Drains Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Drains-Bay.d553248635939575311.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Drains Bay ![Larne Tec Old Boys Association Football Club Soccer County Antrim Northern Ireland 08-08-08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182720/dcbca9be-4e91-4bb7-89ab-d4c020952d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Larne - Cities near Drains Bay - Places of interest [Larne](https://expedia.co.uk/Larne.dx182720)[Ballygally](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballygally.dx6034074) - [Titanic Belfast ](https://expedia.co.uk/Titanic-Belfast-Titanic-Quarter.d6169550.Attraction) - [SSE Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/SSE-Arena-Titanic-Quarter.d6083489.Attraction) - [Port of Larne ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Larne-Larne.d6220487.Attraction) - [Stormont Parliament Buildings ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stormont-Parliament-Buildings-Belfast.d6083521.Attraction) - [Carrickfergus Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carrickfergus-Marina-Carrickfergus.d6175605.Attraction) - [Glenariff Forest Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenariff-Forest-Park-Ballymena.d6086601.Attraction) - [Crumlin Road Gaol ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crumlin-Road-Gaol-Belfast.d6175571.Attraction) - [Odyssey Complex ](https://expedia.co.uk/Odyssey-Complex-Titanic-Quarter.d6169422.Attraction) - [Glenarm Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenarm-Castle-Ballymena.d6086599.Attraction) - [Ulster Folk and Transport Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ulster-Folk-And-Transport-Museum-Holywood.d6083525.Attraction) - [Belfast Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Belfast-Zoo-Newtownabbey.d6083443.Attraction) - [W5 Interactive Discovery Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/W5-Interactive-Discovery-Centre-Titanic-Quarter.d6083911.Attraction) - [Carrickfergus Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carrickfergus-Castle-Carrickfergus.d6083449.Attraction) - [Antrim Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Antrim-Castle-Antrim.d6086589.Attraction) - [Antrim Forum Leisure Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Antrim-Forum-Leisure-Centre-Antrim.d633805186531139584.Attraction) - [The Junction Shopping Complex ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Junction-Shopping-Complex-Antrim.d6126809.Attraction) - [Ballyholme Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballyholme-Beach-Bangor.d6198037.Attraction) - [Cave Hill Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cave-Hill-Country-Park-Belfast.d6083457.Attraction) - [Cushendun Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cushendun-Beach-Ballymena.d6086603.Attraction) - [SS Nomadic ](https://expedia.co.uk/SS-Nomadic-Titanic-Quarter.d553248621533024693.Attraction) - [Bangor Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bangor-Castle-Bangor.d6083433.Attraction) - [Gleno Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gleno-Waterfall-Larne.d6203688.Attraction) - [Harland and Wolff Cranes - Samson and Goliath ](https://expedia.co.uk/Harland-And-Wolff-Cranes-Samson-And-Goliath-Belfast.d553248621563222699.Attraction) - [Clifton House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-House-Belfast-City-Centre.d6083463.Attraction) - 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