Built in 1625, Ballygally Castle boasts original features and scenic views of Ballygally Bay. Set on the Antrim Coast, there is free parking, spacious rooms and a beautiful walled garden. The individual rooms at Ballygally are elegantly decorated, and many offer impressive sea views and original beams. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities and a cosy seating area. Said to be haunted, the 4-star Ballygally Castle Hotel has a Ghost Room and atmospheric dungeon. There is also a large garden and terrace, and a lounge with an open fire and antique furniture. Set within the castle walls, The Garden Restaurant overlooks the grounds and serves a modern British menu for lunch and evening dining. Afternoon teas and morning coffee are also available. Just 2 miles from Cairndhu Golf Course, Larne centre and Ferry Terminal are a 10-minutes drive away. Overlooking the Irish Sea, The Ballygally is just 40 minutes from central Belfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very tasty breakfast, comfortable roomy beds, very polite staff. Excellent restaurant for dinner at reasonable prices. Historical building in a scenic location beside the sea with attractive grounds for a stroll.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Last night before ferry crossing. Beautiful place and area. Food also very good
  • Gabriel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location on the coast road! Room was immaculate, food was exceptional, staff were very friendly.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Ballygally Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ballygally Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Ballygally Castle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Booking cancellations should be made by 16:00 on the day prior to arrival, to avoid fees. This only applies to bookings with free cancellation policies.

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Ballygally Castle

    • Ballygally Castle has 1 restaurant:

      • Garden Restaurant

    • Yes, Ballygally Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Ballygally Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • The prices at Ballygally Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Ballygally Castle include:

      • Double

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Ballygally Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ballygally Castle is 3.7 miles from the centre of Larne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ballygally Castle is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.