About this property

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and the scenery was brilliant and lovely. Food was amazing and the staff were so lovely and friendly.
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location Lovely grounds Excellent breakfast Friendly, helpful staff
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superior twin room was comfortable and quiet. Large TV and wide double bed. Located on the beachfront with a good size car park. Convenience store nearby. Sea view from the lounge
  • Katharine
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Lovely property, really felt like you were staying in a castle. We had a lovely room overlooking the ocean. Bed was very comfortable Lovely Gardens overall a very peaceful stay
  • Beryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The atmosphere 👌 the staff 👌 yhe facilities all very good 👍
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fantastic, bar area was clean and tidy and very relaxed. Loved the chairs as you walked in the lobby
  • Natalia
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The gardens are beautiful, full of flowers and ducks. There is also a room inside the hotel with interesting historical room, which was nice to explore.
  • Daniella
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Well we booked this place because of the ghostroom and it was our start for the roadtrip to the Giants causeway. We thought that the place was booked with either goths or ghost hunters (we like that kind of People so I am not judging) but non of...
  • Monika
    Poland Poland
    In the Ballygally castle hotel you receive wonderfully big, comfortable rooms with king size beds that both make you feel truly royal. Add to it the amazing staff who go out of their way to answer all your requests and wishes and you got yourself...
  • Annette
    Canada Canada
    The staff were great. The rooms spacious and comfortable. Lovely gardens outside.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Ballygally Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cancellations must be made by 12 noon 3 days prior to arrival to avoid late cancellation fees.

This only applies to bookings with free cancellation policies.

Please note that the elevator will be unavailable from 5th July to 3th September. During this period, guests must use the stairs”.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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