Title: The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Hotel in Ballyclare with a full-service spa and free breakfast ## Photo gallery for The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat ![Outdoor pool - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/6f6eb91d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/23ee1d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/49353947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/6f9afed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, body scrubs, facials, 4 treatment rooms - The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat (Ballyclare)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/0c3c1af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub, and a facial at The Spa, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a hot tub and a restaurant. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 6 - Jan. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 7 - Jan. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=109919604&PinnedHotelID=109919604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/185d4a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Mini-fridge Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/d2e288e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/bda7fd23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Room ![Luxury Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/7e19ccc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Double Room ![Luxury Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109919700/109919604/cb9b5d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room ### Highlights Free minibar items Portable fan Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallyclare-Hotels-The-Rabbit-Hotel-Retreat.h109919604.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBallyclare-Hotels-The-Rabbit-Hotel-Retreat.h109919604.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.70383%2C-6.09227&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ISqjgAmKpstHaVekwiyGHVmXr-o=) 882 Antrim Road, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 0AH #### What's nearby - Belfast Zoo \- 8 min drive \- 13.2 km - Cave Hill Country Park \- 9 min drive \- 13.9 km - The Junction Shopping Complex \- 10 min drive \- 11.8 km - Antrim Castle \- 11 min drive \- 12.0 km - Antrim Forum Leisure Centre \- 11 min drive \- 12.0 km #### Getting around - Greenisland Station - 15 min drive - Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬9 min drive - ‪Lavazza - ‬9 min drive - The Rabbit - ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive - ‪Crown and shamrock - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Upscale hotel A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body scrub, or a facial at The Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services - Smoke-free premises and massage treatment rooms Room features All 50 rooms boast comforts such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. 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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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 100 Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### 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 - Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day plus EUR 100 one-time cleaning fee - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa ### 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 ### Does The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat? ### Is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat? ### Where is The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Amenities ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna Jun 18, 2025 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. ##### Johanna Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon Dec 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stunning place 👌 everything was perfect and staff were lovely. The spa is amazing and food was first class. Would highly recommend 😄 ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spa was excellent! Staff were very helpful and the whole stay felt luxurious ##### Janine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Abigail Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison Sep 7, 2025 ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cáitlín Sep 4, 2025 ##### Cáitlín Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joanne Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Joanne Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cathal Jun 26, 2025 ##### Cathal Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025