The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very 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
  • 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

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Eco-certified hotel 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 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.
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.

You'll find features such as free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
  • 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, facials or body scrubs at The Spa
  • Amenities include locker space and a car charging station
  • 15 minutes by car from Titanic Belfast and 9 minutes from Antrim Motte
  • 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 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.

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.

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

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 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

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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