Welcome to the Doolin Hotels Guide

by Rod Dunne on February 17, 2010

Thanks for visiting the Doolin Hotels Guide. We have taken the time to organize information to help you to make the right hotel choice and get the best rates for accommodation in this seaside town in County Clare, Ireland.

Most visitors to Doolin like to use the town as their base while exploring the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, Dingle Peninsula and the Burren. Any of the great hotels highlighted here would make any visitor’s stay in Doolin all the more memorable and comfortable.

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Doolin Hotels Guide | Ballyvara Guest House

Ballyvara Guest House

Ballyvara Guest House

This 4-star guest-house in the heart of Doolin is the ideal location for a relaxing break. Ballyvara has a variety of rooms, all of which are spacious, comfortable and modern with regular rooms containing queen size beds and luxury suites sporting king size sleigh beds. By way of a contrast there are also family rooms and rooms with balconies at this well appointed guest house.

All rooms are fitted with modern amenities such as satellite TV, bathrobes and slippers along with luxurious marble en-suites with either a spa or Jacuzzi bath.

Ballyvara also has 2 open plan self-catering studios annexed to the main guest-house each containing air conditioning, 2 sofa beds, 1 queen size bedroom, a kitchenette and dining area.

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Doolin Hotels Guide | Tir Gan Ean House Hotel

Tir Gan Ean House Hotel

Tir Gan Ean (Tir-gan-Ean) House Hotel

The Tir Gan Ean Hotel Doolin is a modern 4 star hotel in the village of Doolin. The hotel consists of 12 contemporary styled spacious rooms with lift access to the upper floors. All rooms are air conditioned and have en-suite bathroom with the usual amenities (under floor heating, plasma TV, mini bar, safe, queen size beds, etc.).

Staff are friendly and always helpful providing advice on what to see and do in the village. Breakfast is included in rates with several options to suit all palates including omelettes, scrambled eggs with Burren Smokehouse smoked salmon, Becky’s delicious banana bread and, of course, a hearty full Irish breakfast.

Single, Double, Twin and Family rooms are available.

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The Aran View House Hotel

The Aran View House Hotel

This 19-room country manor style 3-star hotel just 1km north of the village is a perennial favourite. Its location and panoramic views of the Irish countryside can’t be beat. Its also the largest of the hotels Doolin has so close to the village but that doesn’t affect the country ambience as the welcoming and friendly staff help make your stay an absolute pleasure.

Its bar and restaurant is open to all visitors to the town and deserves special mention for the excellent lunches, dinners (optional a-la-carte menu) and breakfasts that are available. The seafood available, sourced locally, is a particularly good dinner choice.

Family, double and twin rooms are available.

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Outside Doolin

Within a few short miles of the above Doolin accommodation options there are a number of excellent hotels located around County Clare that are well worth a visit.

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Doolin Hotels Guide | Sleepzone The Burren

Sleepzone The Burren

Sleepzone the Burren
Lisdoonvarna, 3 miles outside Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Sheedy's Country House Hotel (A Manor House Hotel)

Sheedy's Country Manor House Hotel

Sheedy’s Country House Hotel
Lisdoonvarna, 3 miles from Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Lisdoon Lodge

Lisdoon Lodge

Lisdoon Lodge Guesthouse

Lisdoonvarna, 3 miles outside Doolin.

Rathbaun Hotel

Rathbaun Hotel

Rathbaun Hotel

Lisdoonvarna, 3 miles from Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Cliffs of Moher Hotel

Cliffs of Moher Hotel

Cliffs of Moher Hotel

Liscannor, 5 miles outside Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Logues Liscannor

Logues Liscannor

Logues Liscannor Hotel

Liscannor, 5 miles from Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Vaughan Lodge Hotel

Vaughan Lodge Hotel

Vaughan Lodge Hotel

Lahinch, 5 miles outside Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel

Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel

Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel

Lahinch, 5 miles from Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Gregans Castle Hotel

Gregans Castle Hotel

Gregans Castle Hotel

Ballyvaughan, 8 miles outside Doolin.

Doolin Hotels Guide | Armada Hotel

Armada Hotel

Armada Hotel, Spanish Point

Milltown Malbay, 11 miles from Doolin.

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Thanks again for the visit and make sure to check back often to receive additional information (including discounts and promotions that operators are offering – we’ll endeavour to find & share this information).

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