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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with spa

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH
  • Place, Antrim Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Belfast Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Titanic Belfast
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Templepatrick

In Ballyclare .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Antrim Forum Leisure Centre and Antrim Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Massereene Golf Club and Clotworthy Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • The Junction Shopping Complex - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Antrim Castle - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Belfast Castle - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • SSE Arena - 15 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 16 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lavazza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crown and shamrock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McConnells Of Doagh - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4-star eco-certified hotel with spa
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, 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
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat offers 50 accommodations with safes and 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 free minibar items. Bathrooms include slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

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 transportation

  • 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

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 elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 EUR 100 one-time 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

Reviews

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cáitlín

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with partner
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

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