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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
Interior
Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms
At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial, and a body treatment at The Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with 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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 795
SAR 954 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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Luxury Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free minibar items
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

About the neighborhood

Ballyclare is home to The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Antrim Forum Leisure Centre and Massereene Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Titanic Belfast and Belfast Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at SSE Arena or Waterfront Hall.
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882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH

What's nearby

  • Antrim Castle - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Belfast Castle - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • SSE Arena - 15 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 16 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Queen's University of Belfast - 18 min drive - 25.1 km

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
  • ‪Bean & Gone - ‬6 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 body scrub, a facial, or a body treatment at The Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with 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 premises, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-time 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus EUR 100 one-time 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat located?

Situated in Ballyclare, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (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 mi (15 km).

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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful hotel. Boutique rooms, spa on site, free breakfast was incredible with continental to start, full menu included and all the espresso drinks we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was excellent! Staff were very helpful and the whole stay felt luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025