With a stay at The Harbourview Hotel in Ballymena, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Carnlough Library and a 5-minute drive from Glenarm Town Hall. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Glenarm Marina and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Glenarm Castle.
What's nearby
St. Killian's College - 5 min drive
Glenarm Castle - 7 min drive
Antrim Coast and Glens - 14 min drive
Glenariff Forest Park - 17 min drive
Cushendun Beach - 32 min drive
Getting around
Larne Town Station - 29 min drive
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Larragh lodge - 17 min drive
The Galley - 1 min walk
Twilight Coffee and Bunkhouse - 1 min walk
Londonderry Arms Hotel - 1 min walk
The Arkle bar - 1 min walk
About this property
The Harbourview Hotel
Hotel in Ballymena with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
The Harbourview Hotel offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Ballymena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Frances Anne Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Guests are offered a complimentary English breakfast.
Frances Anne Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
The Tapestry Room - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Coachhouse Bar Bistro - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Free English breakfast
2 restaurants
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Frances Anne Restaurant
The Tapestry Room
Coachhouse Bar Bistro
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in reception
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Heating
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.
Property is also known as
Londonderry Arms Ballymena
Londonderry Arms Hotel Ballymena
Londonderry Arms Hotel
Londonderry Arms Hotel
The Harbourview Hotel Hotel
The Harbourview Hotel Ballymena
The Harbourview Hotel Hotel Ballymena
The Harbourview Hotel Reviews
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.
The restaurant food and staff were wonderful. Very old hotel, elevator was not working, room was just ok
Emmanuel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
tom
Travelled with group
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rich in history but needs to up its game.
tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Juan Jose
Travelled with partner
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El hotel es muy usado para eventos por lo que el estacionamiento puede estar muy lleno y en nuestro caso nos restringieron el uso del restaurante hasta después de las 19:00hrs y con reserva.
No hay elevador en el hotel y es un laberinto de escaleras.
En nuestro cuarto se descompuso la calefacción y no se podía apagar y era un día caluroso. No nos cambiaron de cuarto, tuvimos que abrir la ventana sin mejoras y pasamos una pésima estancia por el calor.
The Londonderry Arms is an old fashioned hotel (originally a coaching inn), with an interesting history. The bedrooms we had were very spacious and comfortable, if a little hot. The bathroom would benefit from a little sprucing up, but was spotless and the bath itself huge! Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent, and all staff helpful and friendly.
This was our first stopover on the Giants Causeway coastal route. It was comfortable and welcoming, in a pleasant spot opposite a charming harbour. The room was spacious and the evening meal was very enjoyable.
We loved the hotel and the history behind it. Staff was very kind and helpful! Carnlough has a beautiful harbor and there were at least 3 pubs within a 2 minute walking distance! Perfect location in the heart of the beautiful Antrim Coastal area!
Wesley
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence
3 Sept 2023
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Lesley
Travelled with group
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
You get what's expected of a 3star hotel. Could do with a lick of paint inside and out. But great staff and atmosphere throughout. Beds very comfortable and walk in shower was fantastic. Food excellent both in the bar/restaurant and at breakfast.
Service throughout our stay was friendly, professional, prompt and helpful. Room was huge. Period furnishings- maybe a little worn. Two double beds which were super comfy. Slept like a log.
Lots of storage space and two comfy chairs and coffee table to sit and relax with drinks - ice and glasses courtesy of bar. Small television, hairdryer and kettle with tea, coffee, etc. Bathroom large with shower over bath. Single faucets on sink with H and C worn off. Hot too hot to use alone and so cold unless you want to fill the sink to get your own warm water. Good shower pressure and selection of toiletries provided. Lovely bar area with good service, atmosphere and live music. Breakfast service was great but produce on the poor side. Sausage was synthetic tasting and bacon dry and tasteless like cardboard. Easily could be improved to get higher rating. Location is excellent in the centre with free parking.
Would definitely stay again.
A very tired hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful and did try. Lift did not work. We were roomed in the attic, very cold, no extra bedding, room was dusty, lighting and bathroom fan not working, limited on electric sockets, room very large but cold with tiny TV in the corner and one very small window. Very old fashioned and not worth the cost.
The staff were all charming and helpful. I realize that a/c is not a common thing in Ireland but a fan would have been VERY helpful and welcome. The food was okay - there are not many other options open. The servers were lovely. Beds were ok the bathroom was good - water pressure was great. Unfortunately 1 dirty towel was a turn off. It was quiet and the area was lovely to walk around and the Cranny falls were beautiful.