Ballygally Castle

Property class: 4

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Located close to Cairndhu Golf Course and Carnfunnock Country Park, Ballygally Castle provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Garden Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is SAR 429
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a lamp, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

Coastal Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Larne, Ballygally Castle is in a rural area and near the beach. Sentry Hill Historic House and Glenarm Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cairndhu Golf Course and Port of Larne. Carnfunnock Country Park and Gleno Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Larne travel guide
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274 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 2QZ

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with grassy cliffs and rocky outcrops.
    Antrim Coast and Glens
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large, historic building with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn in front.
    Glenarm Castle
    10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • A modern building with geometric patterns and illuminated signage.
    Titanic Belfast
    40 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Carnfunnock Country Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port of Larne
    12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Larne Town Station
    12 min drive
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Upper Crust
    7 min drive
  • Silver Lounge cafe
    7 min drive
  • Aroma coffee house
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • The Olderfleet Bar & Lounge
    9 min drive

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 the lobby and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and free newspapers
    • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballygally Castle on 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 429, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 select 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

Ballygally Castle Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 406 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very nive, friendly hotel. Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What an Irish gem. Anyone staying around Belfast make the trip to Ballygally Castle. The entire stay was amazing with great spacious rooms and the best of views. A great beach for walking and such friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with history and a lovely garden and view of the Ocean. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel by the sea. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location. Lovely staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing castle hotel. Most of the old structure is gone, but the staff, information plaques, and amenities make this hotel one of the best stays ever. The restaurant was amazing. The gardens, history of the tower, a stone’s throw from the beach, all make this place special and unique to any hotel around the world. They have 1 of 10 Game of Thrones doors, too. We had the privilege to see another at the Dark Hedges Hotel restaurant. And the staff was welcoming, helpful, fun to converse with, and truly professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the amenities and surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an excellent property! The breakfast was great and I appreciate that everything was locally sourced. The only thing that was a bit of a bummer is that it’s not walkable to anything but the beach which was right out the front door. Not a lot of food options nearby. If you are needing food, the hotel bar and restaurant are your only options. Grams a take out only pizza place is a close drive. Very good and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stop. Great location. Loved every minute. The only complaint was that we had an 11am Checkout but the front desk started calling our room several times at 10 and 10:30 asking about us leaving. Very strange.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Lovely room overlooking the sea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I had bigger expectations for this hotel. On a positive note, the view is absolutely stunning. The exterior and the garden. The room did not look like the images I saw. It was a bit of a let down. I felt the woman on reception was dismissive and condescending to me. I didn't get my room until after 4pm. She told me my room was "almost ready" several times, which it wasn't. She even said she went to my room and the cleaning staff were in it. If she was honest about the room's avail I could have used my time differently and gone out to explore as opposed to being led to believe it was minutes away and just sitting and waiting there. I would just advise to be upfront about the delay so to not mislead your guests. They got rooms for a bus tour before me I felt like an after thought. The bartender in the lounge offered great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cool place. Quiet and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Welcoming staff good choice of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Steps away from a fabulous beach and beachfront walk. Beautiful garden and amazing premises. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice location on the water. Quiet, laid back with a feel of history
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay. Hotel is well kept and clean. Rooms were large and beds comfortable. Staff was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024