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22 Main Street, Ballintoy, BT54 6LX
Good
Overall rating from 69 reviews

Guest reviews of the The Fullerton Arms

Good
John from Strabane, GB (Mature couple) 25 September 2008

No overall comment. (107158598)

Excellent
Juliette from Slough, GB (Young couple) 08 September 2008

excellent (97509650)

positive comments very frienly staff
negative comments windows didn't open!
Good
sheila from manchester, GB (Mature couple) 02 September 2008

we booked to stay at the fullerton arms based on location and facilities but on arrval we were moved to an alternative location as we were staying only 2 nights and another guest was staying longer.Although the alternative location was really great it involved us being driven to and from the fullerton arms approx 3 miles for our evening meal and drinks.We thought that we should have been informed of this change before we arrived at the hotel.This is why I have been unable to answer the above questions. (97533660)

Poor
joseph from canterbury, GB (Group of adult friends) 22 August 2008

Would not recommend. It is very expensive and very very low key. Poor fabric of fixtures and fittings as well as, for instance, towels. This was our worst stay in Ireland. I have stayed at far better Youth Hostels in the distant past. (107297882)

positive comments clean; good location
negative comments uncomfortable beds and pillows, towels small and very tatty, frayed edges; several lights not working in room; general disrepair of room (though clean) smell of kitchens (chip fat)in hotel very poor value
Good
David from NEWTOWNABBEY, GB (Family with older children) 19 August 2008

No overall comment. (107240349)

positive comments Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Handy to visit sights on Antrim Coast.
negative comments Entertainment from bar was very noisy when retiring to room. Although I enjoyed breakfast my son would have preferred a children's cereal or croissants.
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 21 July 2008

No overall comment. (97197687)

Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 14 July 2008

We had a great time (97101409)

positive comments Location and decent size room with a good view from our window
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 12 May 2008

Informal relaxed atmosphere. Friendly obliging staff. Pub had a good mix of tourists and locals. Live music in the bar on Saturday and Sunday, which we endjoyed. Food in bar and restaurant was standard fare, but it was good and reflected the type of accommodation. (97430246)

positive comments Location and atmosphere.
negative comments Would have liked some fruit and yogurt at breakfast.
Excellent
Sandra from Downpatrick, GB (Mature couple) 26 September 2007

The staff were excellent. They could not have been more helpful and I must stress that they even made a trip to nearby Ballycastle to ensure that my needs were met. Customer Service is not a department...it is an attitude. They certainly have it at the Fullerton Arms. I would go again and recommend it to anyone. (97888155)

positive comments The accommodation was clean and tidy. The bedroom was a good size and pleasantly decorated. It was more than adequate for a short stay.
negative comments The only negative for me was that there was no Internet access. But I stress that is a personal requisite...my husband was glad that it was absent.
Good
michael from omagh, GB (Young couple) 26 September 2007

a small town hotel that seems to serve up good hearty food mainly for locals, i would have liked a bit more class, IE. like the Royal court hotel down the road for a few pounds more. (97889098)

positive comments dining room food was excellent
negative comments dated room with squeaky floorboards, old TV without remote control
Excellent
Robert from Manchester, GB (Group of work colleagues) 31 July 2007

Warm welcome and excellent, clean facilities. The food was fresh and homemade and was great value and we only ate from the bar and not the restaurant attached. Location was quiet and overlooked the sea. Entertainment at the bar was good we had a splendid night. (97806151)

positive comments Everything
Good
anthony from Haverfordwest, GB (Mature couple) 04 July 2007

No overall comment. (99986145)

Average
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 06 June 2007

Our expectations and demands were not particularly high, but we were initially disappointed that the room had no window. The room was spacious and had a TV,though we did not use it. We felt that the room could have been better cleaned. The floor did not seem to have been swept and the rubbish bin had not been emptied from the previous occupants. The cost was higher than we paid elsewhere for better facilities. (99383571)

positive comments It met our requirements of two beds and a bathroom. The location was important in a village with the opportunity to eat and drink in a restaurant or pub without having to drive.
negative comments The room was at the top of the building and had no windows (only a skylight)
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 17 May 2007

No overall comment. (99858352)

Average
Thomas from Caterham, GB (Family with young children) 01 May 2007

Staff were lovely, our baby was sick on the second night of our visit and they could not have been kinder. I felt the price was quite high, the accommodation did not live up to the expectations one might have for a (99700923)

Average
Anonymous (Young couple) 10 April 2007

Overall, this accomodation seemed very overpriced and it was not better than other, cheaper, accomodation in the area. (99996218)

positive comments When we asked for our radiator to be fixed this was done promptly. The breakfast was reasonable.
negative comments It was in an isolated position and the facilities seemed very poor for the cost.
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 21 November 2006

No overall comment. (99703513)

positive comments room facilities
negative comments too cold
Excellent
JOYCE from DAGENHAM, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 18 November 2006

THE HOSPITALITY GIVEN BY OUR HOSTS WAS SECOND TO NONE. NOTHING WAS TO MUCH TROUBLE AND WE WERE SAD TO LEAVE THE FRIENDLY ATMOSTPHERE GIVEN (99357560)

positive comments CLEAN TIDY AND VERY COMFORTABLE
negative comments NOTHING
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 16 November 2006

Description of hotel was very accurate and provided excellent value for money. (3305314818)

positive comments friendliness and good service from all the staff. excellent menu & food
negative comments bathroom fittings could do with some upgrading
Good
Gareth from Monaghan, Ireland;IE (Young couple) 02 November 2006

the staff and service was excellent and the atmosphere was exactly what you would expect from a small community guesthouse.But the room was slightly dated with wallpaper peeling of the wall and cobwebs on the ceiling and you could hear everything through the walls. ie noise from the pub and baby crying upstairs (3305334750)

positive comments the staff. service was excellent and the atmosphere was exactly what you would expect from a small community guesthouse.
negative comments the room was slightly dated with cobwebs on the ceiling and you could hear everything through the walls. ie noise from the pub and baby crying upstairs.
Poor
Jack from Bingham, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 02 November 2006

No overall comment. (3305347243)

Average
william from manchester, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 25 October 2006

No overall comment. (3305348778)

Excellent
Peter from Plochingen, Germany;DE (Young couple) 08 September 2006

Sehr sch (3304962667)

positive comments nettes B&B in Ballintoy. Guter Service, klasse Pub im Haus, sehr freundlich
Poor
Peter from Walsall, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 05 September 2006

Room very basic. TV reception very poor. Food basic and poor value for money. Entertainment extremely poor. Drinks expensive. (3304676514)

positive comments Location
negative comments Standards were poor
Poor
Anonymous (Mature couple) 29 August 2006

The room was not clean, the kitchen is badly isolated from the room area, so one is constantly immersed in the smell of fried stuff while in the room. The breakfast was very greasy. This kind of service does not justify the price. (3305178296)

negative comments not clean, constant smell of fried stuff in the room
Poor
Jonathan from Sheffield, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 25 August 2006

No overall comment. (3305210644)

Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 20 July 2006

No overall comment. (3304456255)

Good
Judith from Leigh on Sea, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 11 July 2006

It was convenient for many attractions. The pub was friendly, clean, and the food and guiness were good. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would go again . (3304924000)

positive comments Friendly people. Good food, and good atmosphere. Would go again
negative comments bathroom
Good
dawn from buxton, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 07 July 2006

No overall comment. (3304631149)

positive comments friendly helpful staff
negative comments noisy room could hear people walking in and out and above us
Good
Sheila from Nelson, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 30 June 2006

There was nothing that disappointed me really. I had no pre conceived ideas about the accomodation ans therefore as long as it was reasonable and clean, I was going to be happy. I had nothing to compare it with in Northern Ireland, but after the Fullerton Arms we travelled to Southern Ireland and stayed in five B & Bs there. It would be fair to say that they were of a much higher standard in terms of quality of fittings & furnishings, but to balance this out, I liked the idea of only having to walk downstairs to the bar and restaurant. That, to me, was more important than the quality of sleeping accomodation. The Fullerton Arms was comfortable, clean and more than adequate for any traveller. (3304197140)

positive comments Firstly, it was above a Pub which was excellent at evening time both for eating and enjoying a drink, especially in a quiet place. The food and service was excellent and the room was comfortable and roomy. The hotel was in a good position for local walking and tourist spots. It was also easy to find and within a reasonable distance of the ferry port (Larne)
negative comments Nothing really.
Good
Anonymous (Other) 29 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304643030)

Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 01 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304399664)

positive comments Excellent friendly service
negative comments no remote for tv
Average
Simon from Bristol, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 01 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304717041)

positive comments close to the coast
negative comments having no key to external doors
Excellent
Anthony from Plymouth, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 24 May 2006

The Fullerton Arms is exactly what one would hope for in an Irish country inn. The bar was lively but friendly, food good and well priced and the service excellent. (3304687313)

positive comments Great atmosphere, bar excellent and the food simple and satisfying
Excellent
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 06 May 2006

No overall comment. (3304253395)

Excellent
Anonymous (Other) 04 May 2006

No overall comment. (3304349353)

positive comments The friendliness of the staff really made our break enjoyable, and the evening entertainment was very good.
Excellent
Roger from Droitwich, United Kingdom;GB (Family with older children) 19 April 2006

Nice friendly little pub/hotel. Good value for money. If you stay here, make sure you visit the harbour, it is lovely ! (3304242717)

positive comments Handy for Giant's Causeway & Ballintoy Harbour + reasonable price
negative comments Nothing to dislike
Good
Monica from Sheffield, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 19 April 2006

No overall comment. (3304250183)

Excellent
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 15 March 2006

No overall comment. (3304176914)

positive comments The accom was good for the short period of stay Warm and comfortable
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 23 February 2006

No overall comment. (3304227874)

positive comments Well situated for all local tourist attractions and good parking. The rooms are clean and well equiped, but the TV didnt work very well we found our stay good and we were well looked after by the staff.
negative comments The bar was cold all day I think the heating could of been on a little longer, anyone coming in to the place would not stay long because of this. but if they did stay they would find a warm welcome from the owners and staff.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 21 February 2006

VERY CLOSE TO PLACES OF INTEREST. FOOD WAS GOOS AND STAFF VERY HELPFUK AND FRIENDLY (3304266388)

positive comments CLEAN, FRIENDLY AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
negative comments N/A
Excellent
Eric from Preston, United Kingdom;GB (Group of adult friends) 08 November 2005

No overall comment. (2921502)

positive comments Very Homely
Good
Anonymous (Family with young children) 26 October 2005

No overall comment. (2801833)

positive comments Friendly and comfortable
negative comments their Irish stew lacked any meat that I could find, otherwise quite happy with everything was good
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 20 October 2005

No overall comment. (2751000)

Good
jean from bristol, United Kingdom;GB (Group of adult friends) 14 October 2005

No overall comment. (2647900)

Average
Frances from Cambridge, United States;US (Mature couple) 29 September 2005

Bed is old and uncomfortable. The price is high considering the bare, simple accomodations. (2747637)

positive comments Warm, friendly staff.
negative comments Update furnishings; include hairdryer.
Good
Andrew from Writtle, United Kingdom;GB (Family with older children) 03 September 2005

Good pub accommodation. A useful place to find away from the seaside bustle of Ballycastle. Useful base for exploring Antrim coast, Bushmills Distillery, Giants Causeway, the rope bridge and Rathlin Island. Ballintoy church and quaint harbour are must sees. (2452366)

positive comments Large, spacious en suite rooms although booked a double/single and ended up with 2 twins. Lounge area good.
negative comments Friendlier reception staff and more attentive staff required at breakfast.
Average
Anonymous (Young couple) 30 August 2005

Requested a double room when booking, which was confirmed. When we arrived, the only rooms available were twin rooms. If I had wanted a twin room, I would have booked a twin room! (2577442)

positive comments Close proximity to local places of interest
negative comments Cleanliness - carpet in bedroom had hairs all over it - did not appear to have been cleaned for a long while.
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 15 August 2005

No overall comment. (2441469)

positive comments The beds were very comfortable and the food excellent.The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Excellent
Linda from Southport, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 10 August 2005

The directions on the website were a bit misleading so we went miles out of our way. I would recommend the hotel to other people so I must have thought it good. The information about the local area could be extended (2396735)

positive comments Nice room, cosy place, hospitable staff, lovely area
negative comments Not much choice of vegetables on the menu
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 07 July 2005

No overall comment. (2034712)

positive comments Nice location, staff friendly
negative comments Room very small, ventilation not adequate

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