The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat frequently asked questions

Who owns The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is the sister hotel of the famous Galgorm spa, and is owned by the Galgorm Collection, part of Tullymore House Ltd.

How do you get to The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is in the heart of Templepatrick just 20 minutes from Belfast. It's easy to get to by road, train or bus. By car from Belfast take the M2, then at junction 5 exit onto A57 towards International Airport/Templepatrick before merging onto the A57. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A6, Antrim Road. The Rabbit will be on the left. The nearest airport is Belfast International Airport, which is 10-minutes away. There is also an HSS ferry from Stranraer to Belfast, which takes one hour and 45 minutes

What is included in a spa day at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

What's included in a spa day at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat depends on the experience that you book. The spa facilities include a Roman bath, cabanas, an aroma steam room, hot tub, Swedish sauna, and halotherapy in the salt chamber. The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has four treatment rooms and therapists use Germaine de Capuccini products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is in an excellent location for exploring Belfast, just 20-minutes by car from the city. The surrounding area is great for walking and hiking, and there's a wealth of other activities nearby including golf and fishing.

Top attractions include:

Four rivers in Antrim and Newtownabbey Massereene Golf Club Antrim Castle Gardens Shane’s Castle Clotworthy House

When was The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat built?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat opened in June 2021 following a £10m investment and refurbishment.

What amenities does The Rabbit Hotel And Retreat have?

A four-star hotel, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat offers quirky, luxury style with 33 rooms and suites to choose from in four categories. The Rabbit Restaurant is a relaxed, Italian-American space serving comforting food and drink. There's also Hunter's Bar for creative cocktails, coffees and a carefully selected wine list.

The spa facilities include a Roman bath, cabanas, an aroma steam room, hot tub, Swedish sauna, and halotherapy in the salt chamber. The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has four treatment rooms and therapists use Germaine de Capuccini products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What are the food and drink options at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

The Rabbit Restaurant is a relaxed, Italian-American space serving comforting food and drink. There's also Hunter's Bar for creative cocktails, coffees and a carefully selected wine list.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat?

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has four treatment rooms and therapists use Germaine de Capuccini products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening times are 8am to 9pm Sunday to Friday and 8am to 8pm on Saturday. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.