The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH
  • Place, Belfast Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Junction Shopping Complex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Antrim Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Hotel in Ballyclare with full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, massage/treatment rooms and concierge services. Change of towels is available on request
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 free minibar items. 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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
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.

During your stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you'll be close to Greenacres Golf Centre. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, body scrubs or facials at The Spa
  • Amenities include locker space and a car charging station
  • 15 minutes by car from Titanic Belfast and 7 minutes from Greenacres Golf Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

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