At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Titanic Belfast. Guests can be pampered with body scrubs at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a garden.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 20 min drive
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 22 min drive
Greenisland Station - 15 min drive
Antrim Station - 16 min drive
Larne Town Station - 18 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
At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Titanic Belfast. Guests can be pampered with body scrubs at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Facilities
Garden
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Lockers available
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Room amenities
Home comfort
Portable fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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 is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of EUR 100
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 there a pool at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat and nearby?
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
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Reviews
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The spa was amazing and the service was quick and friendly. (4 reviews)
Loved the heated pool, jacuzzis and pool bar! Felt like a real holiday! Because we booked through a partner site we were unaware that a clay booking was complementary and had been booked at a time before we arrived so make sure you check!
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10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2026
My husband is disabled and uses a wheelchair. The staff were fabulous at helping us with our luggage and ensuring the room was perfect for us.
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10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2026
Staff were amazing. Recommend and will return
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10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2026
Clean room, pleasant staff, excellent food
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8/10 Very good
26 October 2025
Fantastic hotel with great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2025
Stunning place 👌 everything was perfect and staff were lovely. The spa is amazing and food was first class. Would highly recommend 😄
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6/10 Good
15 March 2026
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
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10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2026
Most beautiful place, with very caring and friendly staff. Hard to fault. 10/10.
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10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2025
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.
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8/10 Very good
21 December 2025
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
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8/10 Very good
6 March 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2026
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2026
Outstanding night stay. The weather was on our side this week and could have mistaken being in a resort abroad. The staff were all lovely, the cocktails were tasty and they even have a resident dog called Florence who is the sweetest! Will definitely be back again
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10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2025
Spa was excellent! Staff were very helpful and the whole stay felt luxurious
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8/10 Very good
13 January 2026
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.
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6/10 Good
17 February 2026
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.
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6/10 Good
9 August 2026
Comfortable bed but a few niggles with the room. The kettle was too big to fit under the tap in the bathroom. There was no hotel amenities details brochure in the room. To access info there was a QR code but not everyone wants to download apps or even has a smartphone. A sheet of A4 with info would not be great expense. We had to guess the timings of breakfast as this was not given to us by the reception staff on arrival.
Breakfast was ok. Not a great choice compared to other hotels of this rating.