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    Aille River Hostel

    Ocean Road, Doolin -, Ireland
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    Traveller (103)
    Room & Suite (23)
    Pool & Beach (8)
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    Overview
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good22%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “free laundry” (8 reviews)
    “common room” (14 reviews)
    “commons area” (2 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Kitchenette
    Laundry Service
    Breakfast included
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    Hotel Doolin
    622 reviews
    #2 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
    Aran View Country House
    339 reviews
    #3 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
    Jurys Inn Galway
    2,057 reviews
    #7 of 46 hotels in Galway
     
    Ballinalacken Castle Country House
    570 reviews
    #1 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
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    Reviews (307)
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    6 - 10 of 197 reviews

    Reviewed 24 July 2017 via mobile

    The location is lovely, the rooms are clean and staff friendly. But don't come with over expectations over than a backpacker experience. Even in the private room, to operate the shower you need to push the button every 10 seconds like in a public toilets....More

    Thank Michael G
    Reviewed 19 July 2017

    Wonderful, friendly staff, great atmosphere, super location, but very loud at night. I wouldn't recommend it for families with young children. Doodling has lots of great things to see and do nearby, but beware the tour buses. It is very busy in the summer months.

    Thank Kelly W
    Reviewed 17 July 2017

    Aille River Hostel On a recent trip travelling around the countryside in Ireland, we made reservations for two nights at the Aille River Hostel. As we were four women who had never stayed in a hostel, we were a little ambivalent. However, the reviews on...More

    1  Thank europeantravel-7
    Reviewed 2 July 2017 via mobile

    We stayed here for 1 night using 2 private rooms (3 adults, 2 kids). It's a wonderful place - good hospitality, great location, tastey breakfast, fair price. From here, there's access to great pubs, the Aran Island ferries, Cliffs of Moher and more.

    2  Thank Samya L
    Reviewed 26 June 2017 via mobile

    This place has everything you need. Located in the heart of doolin, it's in front of a pub with delicious food and some other restaurants, it's within walking distance to get the ferry to the Aran Islands and to get the bus to Galway. The...More

    2  Thank Jen B
    Hotel Doolin
    622 reviews
    #2 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
    Aran View Country House
    339 reviews
    #3 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
    Jurys Inn Galway
    2,057 reviews
    #7 of 46 hotels in Galway
     
    Ballinalacken Castle Country House
    570 reviews
    #1 of 4 hotels in Doolin
     
    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Laundry Service
    Details
    • Price range
    • US$20 - US$66 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Room types
    • Kitchenette ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 11
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    • Location
    • Ireland >
    • Province of Munster >
    • County Clare >
    • The Burren >
    • Doolin
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    Traveller (103)
    Room & Suite (23)
    Pool & Beach (8)
    Dining (3)
    Hotel & Grounds (96)
    Bathroom (5)
    Family and Play Areas (1)
    Business Centre & Event Rooms (1)
    Nearby
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    1.52 km away
     
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    35.59 km away
     
    Hotel Doolin
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    .37 km away
     
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    Nearby Attractions
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    Questions & Answers
    Darlene F
    1 August 2015|
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    Response from ailleriverhostel | Property representative |
    Hi Darlene, Thank you for your enquiry. We have various options for these dates we'd be happy to discuss with you by email if you could contact us directly. Many thanks. Looking forward to hear from you, Kind regards... More
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    Kelly L
    15 June 2015|
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    Response from ailleriverhostel | Property representative |
    Good evening Kelly, Thank you for your inquiry! Can you send me dates that you are inquiring for? You can email us directly through our website and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks again for getting in... More
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    "From room 8 you hear doors slamming from down the hall and feet stomping from above you."
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    "Unfortunately you cant choose your room mates :)"
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    "Talk to the management, they couldn't be more helpful."
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    "the tipi has a very special and nice atmosphere and is worth to experience :-)"
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