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 cozy sitting area. Said to be haunted, the 4-star Ballygally Castle Hotel has a Ghost Room and atmospheric dungeon. There is also large grounds 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 center and Ferry Terminal are a 10 minutes drive away. Overlooking the Irish Sea, The Ballygally is just 40 minutes from central Belfast.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gabbott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was very pleased that the staff knew how sensitive coeliacs can be and provided special prepared gluten free food.
  • Kristy
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff, the rooms. I like the whole place.. even have lovely gardens outside!
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a mix of historic and modern, with a beautiful location.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Ballygally Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Suit press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • 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 4:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Booking cancelations 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Ballygally Castle

    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Ballygally Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach

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

    • The prices at Ballygally Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Ballygally Castle include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Ballygally Castle is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Ballygally Castle has 1 restaurant:

      • Garden Restaurant

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