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    Ballinalacken Castle Country House

    570 Reviews
    #1 of 4 Hotels in Doolin
    Coast Road R-477, Doolin R477, Ireland
    011 353 65 671 5025
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    4.5
    570 reviews
    • Excellent80%
    • Very good14%
    • Average4%
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    “four poster bed” (25 reviews)
    “private tour” (29 reviews)
    “the owner” (83 reviews)
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Accommodations **** Food *

    The proprietor matched an offer we found online upon arrival. Very lovely woman. Nice room with a view of the cliffs and the parking lot (room 7). The tiny bar is quaint, but was out of two of the four beers they offer. My dinner...More

    Thank Kris L
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful setting

    We loved our stay at Ballinalacken Castle Country House. This was our anniversary trip so we booked the special room at the end, with a sitting area that looks out over the bluff towards the sea. The setting of this hotel is absolutely lovely and...More

    Thank Lisa H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Irish Experience

    Absolutely loved Ballinalackin Castle! Manor house with castle ruins on the property. The owner offers a private tour of the castle ruins in the evening for guests. You can certainly tell that he loves the property and takes great pride in it's history. Our room...More

    Thank castlebound
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fantastic stay near the Cliffs of Moher

    My wife and I stayed here for one night on the recommendation of a friend. Only staying one night was the biggest mistake of our two week trip. We stayed in room seven. The weather was fantastic when we stayed and if we looked out...More

    Thank FarStryder
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Fabulous Charm On the West Coast

    Just the right amount of solitude, service and charm. This place was fabulous. Beautiful views and innkeepers that appreciate that you're there. We loved this place. And the cherry on top is that it's close to Doolan and the Cliffs of Moher.

    Thank WholeTruthReviews
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    • US$159 - US$207 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Number of rooms
    • 12
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    • County Clare >
    • The Burren >
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    8 March 2017|
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    Response from Parisiennelover | Reviewed this property |
    Hi there! There are taxis in town but not many, the pubs in town are great but the restaurant in the hotel is one of the best in the area. Pub in the hotel is VERY quiet and you'll find you're often the only one there, but... More
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    Response from Eileen L | Reviewed this property |
    The beds were very comfortable. There were six of us so we had three rooms and we all agreed the beds were great
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    "Get the Bridal suite if it's available. It has a lovely sitting area with windows."
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    "Room 7 has view of the Cliffs and a four poster bed."
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    "ask for room with a view."
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    "We took the local city bus from Galway. The bus dropped us off at the gate of the castle - much easier than..."
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