This is a nice hotel but it really is a hotel that you could find in almost any city in the world. Unlike so many other Irish accommodations, it doesn't capture any of the charm or character of the country. There are some historical prints on the walls but little else.
This is the perfect hotel for the golfers who come to play the nearby courses; less so for leisure travelers.
While some reviewers mentioned the sea view, be aware that the view is minimal. You should not come to Vaughn's for the view. The hotel was almost empty the night we were there -- eerily so. In fact, we saw no other guests while we were there and we did not see anyone eating in the restaurant or in the bar. Breakfast in the morning was minimal. One scone and one roll left on the buffet.
It is near the Cliffs of Moher and the surfing areas of the town. Overall, it is an adequate place to stay but nothing more than that.
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10 June 2010
We are very disappointedwith this review. As committed hoteliers we like to please out guests. If you are looking for a nice twee olde worlde hotel or Inn, Vaughan Lodge is definitely not in this genre. The hotel is only 5 years old and offers low key modern comfort. Many of our clients are golfers who rise early and are out and about that sometimes gives the impression of an empty house!!. The Breakfast we offer is substantial. For breakfast each morning we have a generous buffet with 7 Cereal choices, 5 Juices, Croissants, Danish, Brown Bread, Scones, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout, Ham, Salami, a local Cheese Plate, Prunes and Apricot, Fresh Yoghurt, a Fruit Bowl, and Banana Bread. Hot breakfast choices are Full Irish, Omlettes, Fish of the Day, Kippers and any choice of eggs you wish. The Hotel never claims to be a waterside hotel. We do not charge a premium for coast view rooms. Overall the tone of this review is disappointing and we can learn from some of the comments but we realise that our hotel may not be for everyone.
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