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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

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A pool area with a large reflective sphere, a brick building, and potted plants.
A bar with a neon sign, hanging lamps, and a counter.
A cozy interior with brick walls, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table. There are framed artworks on the walls and a potted plant on a shelf.
A spa area with a stone wall, wooden door, and a person relaxing inside.
A bedroom with a red wall, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$547
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH
  • Place, Belfast Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave Hill Country Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Junction Shopping Complex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a hanging lamp.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted picture of a rabbit, and a white ceiling.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view of the outside.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside lamps, a clock, and a small plant on a bedside table.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two lamps on either side.

Luxury Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Templepatrick

At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you'll be 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from Titanic Belfast. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at The Spa can include body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Ballyclare hotel you'll find Belfast City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Belfast Zoo - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Cave Hill Country Park - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • The Junction Shopping Complex - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Belfast Castle - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 18 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Greenisland Station - 15 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lavazza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Top of the Town - ‬8 min drive
  • The Rabbit

About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat also features spa services, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballyclare hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat offers 50 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
The Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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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 transport

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

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 lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus a one-off EUR 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Is parking available at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat on 29 Sept 2026 start from NZ$547, including 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.

Is there a spa on site at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, The Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

No, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Recommend and will return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, pleasant staff, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place 👌 everything was perfect and staff were lovely. The spa is amazing and food was first class. Would highly recommend 😄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was lovely . Food was only Ok Drinks very overpriced and only average quality Rooms and hotel were clean and modern Overall it’s a nice place but wouldn’t be rushing back based on cost - far better value in surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful place, with very caring and friendly staff. Hard to fault. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall. Had issue with room on arrival but was quickly and efficiently dealt with which showed great customer service. Hotel and the Spa were amazing restaurant and bar area were well decorated for Christmas and very homely and comforting. It was busy but still the service was quick and friendly. Would recommend the hotel and would love to go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Good pool area, however very little space to just sit and chill or read a book which means the area can get uninteresting after a while. Bar is ok, but the drinks are extremely expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa area is amazing, well maintained and clean. Food and service wasnt fantastic at both breakfast and dinner. Our room was lovely. I would come back but just not eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not the standard of the Galgorm. Evening menu for valentines weekend was poor and the atmosphere in the restaurant on 13th Feb left a lot to be desired as 2 guests where having an argument for everyone to hear. I would describe the Rabbit as the Galgorm's poor relative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute though a bit awkward having half of the bathroom in the room and shower and toilet either side. The restaurant was really expensive for what it was and the location. The pork meal I paid £30 (assuming it would be amazing for that price) tasted really weird/not great and I had stomach pains after that for hrs. The Spa was great, a button to order drinks would be easier or electronic bracelet to wear and choose options via tablet. Otherwise no one would be swimming with a phone and too cold to get out to order another drink. The staff aren’t really proactive or present. Felt we had to go find someone or get their attention a lot of the time, just not what you’d expect for the price you are paying to stay and eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025