Rathbaun hotel in Lisdoonvarna is the perfect destination for discovering the famous "Burren Region" on the "Wild Atlantic Way".
Fiona
United Kingdom
Fantastic breakfast, lovely staff, lovely shop and bar and a great location. Our bed was very comfortable and the instructions for the shower were most appreciated! Lynn also sorted out taxis for us and recommended a wonderful local bar/restaurant with delightful food and atmosphere less than a 5 min walk away. We were able to park our car very easily and left it there for 2 days free of charge.
The Ritz House House is located in Lisdoonvarna town centre and is a family owned accommodation just a 10-minutes drive from the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Village, the Aillwee Caves and Birds of Prey,...
Gerhard
United Kingdom
old property renovated to a very high standard. Comfortable bed, good breakfast friendly staff and an craic at the bar.
In tranquil, rural surroundings just 5 minutes’ walk from Lisdoonvarna, Greenlawn House offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and full Irish breakfasts.
Situated in the heart of Doolin and established in 2019, Fiddle + Bow Hotel is a boutique hotel with a range of room options. We will be your home away from home.
David
Australia
Loved the location. The Fiddle and Bow had a nice historic feeling about it which we had been looking for on our visit to Ireland
This country house hotel has a quiet location, looking out over the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It has free parking, luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant.
emlyn
Bahrain
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food and an excellent little bar!
Built in the Georgian period in 1736, Aran View Country House stands on a hill on the coast road and commands one of the finest views of the wild Clare coastline.
Tom
United States
Beautiful building, gorgeous property, large room that was very comfortable. I was extremely pleased with my decision to stay at Aran View Country House, and was especially pleased considering that I booked the room just the night before.
We would have stayed in Doolin if we would have known there...
We would have stayed in Doolin if we would have known there wasn’t traditional music as advertised at our hotel. It was the whole reason we stayed there and the music was in Doolin, not Lisdoonvarna.
The tourist economy is extremely competitive. Tourists want to see quaint and experience attractions in the short time they are traveling through a community. It’s expensive for a city to provide those kinds of things that demanding travelers want. Perhaps a regional travel organization can increase collaboration among communities to set the stage for regional success, not just success for Doolin.
Matt
United States
10
Scored 10
Did not explore Lisdoonvarna itself too much but it would...
Did not explore Lisdoonvarna itself too much but it would have been worth a day or two, just too much other stuff pre-planned. Was a great base to the Burren, Doolin, Cliffs of Mohr, Aran islands ferry.
Thomas
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
Live music at the Ritz, however all the large hotels were...
Live music at the Ritz, however all the large hotels were shut to the public as they were being used to house refugees. Absolutely no problem with that use but they surly could allow the public access to the restaurants coffee shops etc as without this there were only limited facility in the town.
Ian
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
Considering that it is a tourist destination, it is quiet...
Considering that it is a tourist destination, it is quiet shabby I thought. The town coucil (like many others in Clare) should consider a factfinding trip to the likes of Westport to see how a tourist town SHOULD look like.
The "What would you recommend Lisdoonervarna for" sectoin is challenging "Its central position in North West Clare and the roads out of it" was not an option..
McCarthy
4.0
Scored 4.0
We went for the festival which we went to every year before...
We went for the festival which we went to every year before Covid and I am sorry to say it was not as it usually is. All of the hotels were closed which was a major disappointment. Thankfully the Ritz still serves great food but the Matchmaker bar which is usually excellent was closed along with a lot more.
I am afraid we will not be going back and this saddens me as the festival was usually hopping.
John
Ireland
10
Scored 10
We loved Lisdoonvarna.
We loved Lisdoonvarna. The town is small but lively and we really enjoyed the Ritz House Hotel. First, they were very kind, with free Wi-Fi available in the bar. We had an excellent dinner there, with great food, service and atmosphere. We wished we had booked to stay there!
We used the trip as a point for visiting the Aran Islands from nearby Doolin. This worked very well and we had a wonderful day out there, in the care of Doolin Ferries.
Beautifully updated rooms (think HGTV shows!). As a family of three we were pleased to each get a twin bed when other stays had a double and twin. Check in was easy, parking lot out front was good. It was nice that there was a bar on the ground floor that attracted some locals so that was fun after a day of exploring Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Close enough to Doolin for pubs and music and the ferry. Price for two nights was better at the Ritz than actually staying in Doolin.
The Rathbaun was in the center of the small town of Lisdoonvarna was a great place from which to explore the Burren. The owner and her daughter were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was made to order and plentiful. The owner alerted us that the nearby pub they recommended for dinner was nearly fully booked and let them know we were coming. When we learned that there was not going to be live music at the Rathbaun they helped us find another place with music nearby.
Nellie was the best host we stayed with along the way. We were behind schedule on our itinerary and running late for check in, she told us “sure do it all while you’re there, I’ll be here, there’s no rush”. Such a lovely woman, we had a great conversation with her over a couple of pints. Breakfast in the morning was the best Irish breakfast we had on our travels! Great location in the heart of Lisdoonvarna.
great location , the hotel was really clean and well kept . The staff were lovely . On the second evening we were there I got a call that my 4 year old was in A&E with a broken arm and the lady at reception couldn’t have been nicer and refunded us the cost of the second night which we totally weren’t expecting . all in all a first class hotel and service
we arrived and were told we could only pay in cash - said our visa didn’t go through? this made no sense and we felt very uncomfortable and decided to leave and the host was upset. There was nothing wrong with our credit card as we used it at the hotel we ended up staying at. Room was not appealing and the whole experience was unsettling
I thought the common spaces were charming and it’s good for families with a lot of kids because the room had beds for all four of them. The staff was very nice and the other guests were too. I love Ireland and love this little town and I hope that somehow the hotel can be updated and get the support it needs to be all that it can be.
Very comfortable, clean apartment with everything there that was needed/wanted. Secure parking onsite very good. Right in the heart of Lisdoonvarna, so easy walk to hotels and bars. Short drive to Doolin where you can get a ferry to visit Aran Islands, well worth a visit.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Atlantic House, thanks to the lovely host and hostess.
The rooms are charming, cozy and very clean.
The breakfast was absolutely amazing and delicious.
We will definitely stay here again during our next trip to Ireland.
Warm welcome, made to feel at home straight away. Room and facilities were just what we expected/wanted. Had a good nights sleep and Nellie cooked us a great breakfast. If we are in Lidoonvarna again, Ravine Hotel wiil be our first choice to book.
Simply perfect, the suite was so very comfortable bathroom spotlessly clean, decor fabulous and spacious too. The breakfast was simply sublime Best in Ireland no doubt about it! Mary an excellent hostess🇮🇪👌
The hosts were excellent, it’s very clear that they enjoy what they are doing and take pride in it.
The location is convenient for reaching Fanore, Lisdoonvarna and Doolin via short car journey.
everything about it is as close to perfect as it gets (even when the weather doesn’t cooperate), thanks for a wonderful stay in a beautiful place, and breakfast was just the best ever!
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