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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

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

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms
Restaurant
Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$494
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

Map
882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH
  • Belfast Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • SSE Arena
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Titanic Belfast
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Templepatrick

At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you'll be 21.1 km (13.1 mi) from Titanic Belfast. Highlights at this eco-friendly 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. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballyclare hotel include Cave Hill Country Park and Antrim Forum Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • Belfast Castle - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • SSE Arena - 15 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 16 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Grand Opera House - 17 min drive - 24.5 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

  • ‪Crown & Shamrock Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Top of the Town - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lavazza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Parkhall Chippy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
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 eco-certified The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat also features spa services 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat offers 50 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. 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 free minibar items. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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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

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 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: 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

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
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.

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 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat on 2 Sept 2025 start from NZ$493.68, 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

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

6/10 Okay

Cathal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with partner
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