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The Fullerton Arms

22 Main Street, Ballycastle BT54 6LX Northern Ireland
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#1 of 3 hotels in Ballycastle
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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4.1 of 5 bubbles
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Looking for a place to stay in Ballycastle? Then look no further than The Fullerton Arms, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Ballycastle to your doorstep.

The Fullerton Arms is a family-friendly hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free internet access is offered to guests.

The hotel features 24 hour front desk, a coffee shop, and a picnic area. Plus, guests can enjoy free breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Ballycastle. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Ballintoy Harbour (0.7 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at The Fullerton Arms as you experience everything Ballycastle has to offer.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Free breakfast
Hiking
Evening entertainment
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Street parking
Internet
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Fishing
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Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English

Location

22 Main Street, Ballycastle BT54 6LX Northern Ireland
Getting there
Car recommended
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Belfast Intl Airport
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sandrarainey wrote a review Sept 2020
Belfast, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed at the fullerton arms for 3 nights had a lovely time the room was lovely not the largest room but had everything you could possibly need the bed was exceptionally comfortable my only complaint was no drawers for clothes but really not a big deal just used my case for storage ,What can i say about the staff they were all amazing very welcoming ,friendly and efficient really lovely and truly made the break enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely and we had dinner in the fullerton arms every night and food was really good would not hesitate to recommend this place and the staff are a credit to the establishment. Rooms were cleaned everyday and towels changed we were even left little packets of biscuits every day.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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shammackie41 wrote a review Jan 2020
Belfast, United Kingdom
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Booked the Fullerton Arms directly at the last minute. The price including bed and breakfast for 2 was only £50 for the night. Our room was really beautiful with a blend of the old and new - especially the modern bathroom!! The evening dinner is excellent value and beautiful to devour!! The breakfast is of equal quality. Above all we found the staff so friendly, welcome and attentive. Game of Thrones fans will love it but we have never watched it and we loved the Fullerton too!!

The town of Ballintoy was so quiet and we ate/ drank in both the Fullerton and Carrick A Rede ropebridge bar. We will definitely be back.

If there was one limitation I would suggest a wee change of music as the short playlist was on repeat, and as much as I Iove Eagle Eye Cherry’s “Save Tonight” I think I heard it 8 plus times. Minor problem though.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Christine G wrote a review Oct 2021
Bangor, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our first time staying here and I can say with certainty that it will not be our last! From check in, which was prompt, informal and efficient until checkout this has been a fabulous stay.
The room we stayed in was spotless and had everything we could need (including a stunning view of the ocean)
Breakfast was top class, an excellent start to the day and certainly enough to sustain you until later in the day.
Dinner x 3 nights has been delightful.... great choice on the menu and everything we tried was cooked to perfection.
The bar area is cosy , comfortable and spotless.
Last but not least , part of what made this such a pleasant stay was the staff. They are all so friendly, professional and nothing was too much trouble. We were greeted and treated like old friends, and the craic was on tap! I must give a special mention to Helen , John and Orianne.
We can’t wait to come back.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Jacs0112 wrote a review Aug 2020
Bromley, United Kingdom
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The room we stayed in had been refurbished and looked very smart and the beds were comfortable.
Unfortunately there is a lack of storage space in the bedroom, with no drawers available The bathroom had no storage or shelves so washbags had to be left on the floor.
Cleaning was good, although mugs were not washed and refreshments were not replenished regularly.
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Date of stay: August 2020
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
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J Jones wrote a review Oct 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our second time staying at the Fullerton Arms for 2 nights. The rooms are nicely decorated, spotless and comfortable. We ate in the bar both nights of our stay and were not disappointed. All the food was delicious and faultless in it's preparation and presentation. The real gem with this place is the staff. They are very, friendly, accommodating and nothing is too much bother for them. One thing we noticed was that they always checked back after service of the food to make sure all was OK. Something which is sadly amiss in so many restaurants these days. Breakfast on both mornings was excellent and always served with the same friendly and efficient manner.
The Fullerton Arms is very well located for visits to nearby towns such as Ballycastle, Portrush, Portstewart or Coleraine. There is also a nice walk down to Ballintoy Harbour more or less across the road. This was the location used whilst filming for some of the scenes from Game of Thrones and fans will recognise the surroundings immediately. The bar of the premises has an impressive Game of Thrones carved entrance door and a replica Iron Throne where you can get your ideal photo opportunity.
Can't say enough positives about this place. I have no doubt we will be back for another visit again next year.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Laura K wrote a review Feb 2023
Birmingham, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed at The Fullerton Arms for a couple of nights on a solo trip to the coast and I loved it, The location was fantastic a 15 minute drive from The Giants Causeway a 5 minute drive to Carrick a rede bridge, 2 minutes from the Ballintoy Harbour and less then 10 minutes from White Park Bay Beach all stunning places to visit when in the local area.

The. value for money at this hotel was outstanding when I arrived I realised the price I paid included breakfast on both mornings which included a choice of continental and home cooked options. Breakfast was served between the hours of 8 - 10 and was well organised and quick service.

The room was beautiful very modern and recently renovated from what I understand. Two comfy double beds and a large private bathroom with a big shower the facilities where lovely,

The staff where wonderful I interacted with many of the staff during my two night stay and all of them made my solo stay so lovely. The food in the restaurant is fantastic so good I ate their on both evenings and really enjoyed both meals.

I can't wait to go back again soon
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Date of stay: February 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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SunTanBuddy wrote a review Aug 2022
Ottawa
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nice hotel with clean rooms. Not elevators (lifts) so would be difficult for people with mobility concerns. The weekend entertainment played until 12:30 am and clearly heard in my room making sleep impossible. Also the kitchen staff blasted their music all day and into the evening so quiet enjoyment of my room was not possible. Lastly in the morning the chef did not show up for work so breakfast was limited to granola and juices. They did not charge us for breakfast but it was a day we had a long drive so not having breakfast was disappointing.

In short it’s a cute hotel but I wouldn’t stay there again
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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martin m wrote a review May 2022
Newtownards, United Kingdom
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a Fantastic run small Hotel with lovely restaurant and wee sitting area. The Bedrooms are amazingly beautiful well stocked with tea and coffee and bathroom is supersize and comfy. We were above the kitchen and you wouldn’t have known at 21.30 it stopped cooking so fans off. And peace and quiet. Toilet in bathroom even had the hygiene cover over the seat, just wee touches that make it speacial. The bar and Staff are all super friendly and helpful with all requests. The food from the kitchen was the new menu and was outstanding.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dave L wrote a review Jul 2021
Dublin, Ireland
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here end June 2021 for 3 nights (2 adults/2 kids). We were given a room in the accommodation area separate to the main guest house and this is located at the back. Although the room itself was fine & spacious it appears this area is used for the “dog friendly” rooms and it was extremely noisy above us during our stay here. Doors kept slamming open/closed any time we were in our room & because we were right beside the entrance it made things worse & no consideration shown from other people sharing the accommodation.

We had breakfast in the Fullerton each morning and dinner on our first night. Whilst the dinner was ok I did have to wait a half hour for a pint of Guinness as the barman had an issue with the gas/pump. There was an issue with breakfast being included in our reservation as we didn’t get the option to include it and presumed it was included so had to pay extra for this. However the staff were very friendly and helpful when we raised these issues and able to assist us.

The Fullerton is ok for a base and conveniently located if driving around the scenic spots during the day but we personally would not stay more than a couple of nights as it’s very remote and nothing there for kids etc. For our dinner on other nights we drove to Ballycastle approx 10 mins where we had pre booked restaurants.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Ask for a room in the main section of guest house Pre book dinner in restaurants/pub in nearby...
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BrendanPL wrote a review Sept 2020
Dublin, Ireland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed three nights as a couple, with my mother in law in a separate room. Her original room was a really comfortable suite in the annex with a super king bed plus 2x2 bunk beds in a separate area. She had to move due to a problem with the lock on the door but the staff handled this very smoothly. Our room was very comfortable, with two double beds.

We ate in the bar / restaurant all three nights and all of our dishes and drinks were excellent. (We’d booked to eat at the Carrick-a-rede bar across the street one night, but we had a lucky escape when they told us 20 mins before our time slot that they had run out of most dishes on the menu. Fortunately the Fullerton Arms was able to take us with zero notice, and as usual it was “no problem”.)

Breakfast in the Fullerton was ok tho I’d recommend the porridge rather than the fry which seemed a bit reheated.

The staff were all exceptionally friendly and attentive, especially Stephen who resolved some minor issues in a professional, genuinely “no problem “ manner.

In the area: Don’t miss the stunningly picturesque harbour less than a mile from the hotel (walk rather than drive if you can ...). But feel free to miss the overhyped “dark hedges” on the Game of Thrones Kings Road which look nothing like the tv version. Save a couple of hours and take a selfie at the genuinely pretty door In the Fullerton Arms that’s made from a dark hedges tree, or even at the kitschy reproduction throne near the bar.

To cut a long review short, I hope to come back to the area and will definitely want to stay at the Fullerton Arms again.
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Date of stay: September 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Rooms in the main building are comfortable and handy. Those in the annex are family and pet...
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Answer from Sean M
Bushmills, United Kingdom5 contributions3 helpful votes
Hi there, please call ahead and book a table but your Westie is welcome in the bar while you eat your lunch ! We love dogs
Answer from Sean M
Bushmills, United Kingdom5 contributions3 helpful votes
Sorry John we don’t have sky I am afraid.
clauskamp asked a question Jun 2015
Roskilde, Denmark148 contributions16 helpful votes
Can I book room in the front in advance? Music from the bar: is that past midnight?
Answer from TeamFullerton
3 contributions1 helpful vote
Hi There We can certainly book you a room in advance. Midweek music on the Tuesday and Thursday concludes at 10pm. Music on a Saturday night finishes at 1am. Many Thanks Colin
sccanuck7 wrote a tip Jun 2024
Hendersonville, North Carolina324 contributions129 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Free parking behind the hotel"
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Noelc111 wrote a tip Jan 2024
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Nothing negative to be said here"
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Matea P wrote a tip Jan 2024
2 contributions1 helpful vote
1.0 of 5 bubbles
""Explore other dining spots nearby for a better experience – this place might not live up to expectations."
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Seamus H wrote a tip Nov 2023
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"ENJOY!! Don't look for fancy trims but expect clean warm and comfortable. "
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dawn wrote a tip Oct 2023
Bangor, United Kingdom8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking at back of the property. Dog friendly"
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United KingdomNorthern IrelandCounty AntrimBallycastle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fullerton Arms
Which popular attractions are close to The Fullerton Arms?
Nearby attractions include Causeway Coastal Route (0.05 km), Ballintoy Harbour (1.1 km), and White Park Bay (3.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Fullerton Arms?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at The Fullerton Arms?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Fullerton Arms?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Fullerton Arms?
Conveniently located restaurants include Anzac Restaurant, The Diamond Bar, and O'Connors Bar.
Are pets allowed at The Fullerton Arms?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to The Fullerton Arms?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St. Gobban's Church (3.8 km).
Is The Fullerton Arms accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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