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. The Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is on the West Coast of Ireland, 4 miles from the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and 3 miles from the village of Doolin. The house was built in 1840 and is now a family-run hotel. It mixes original charm with modern comforts. The large rooms with attached bathroom are traditionally decorated. Some have an ocean view, antique furnishings, four-poster beds, baths and real fires. There is a small bar and the restaurant specializes in local seafood. It offers a full cooked Irish breakfast every day and is open each evening (except Tuesdays).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was fabulous as was the setting. The room overlooked the countryside and was spacious. We loved the location, and it was so near the 2 wonderful pubs, McCann's and mcDermott's! Highly recommend this location.
  • Alohalani
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel and room. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast!
  • Malini
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was beautiful. Close to the cliffs of Moher. Beautiful views. The owner took us on a very cool tour of the castle on the grounds with stunning views and cool history of the castle. Breakfast in the morning was delicious with a very...
  • Don
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is in a very picturesque location with a castle ruin adjacent to it. The owner gave us a tour which was an unexpected bonus. Parking is available on site. Full breakfasts are included and are very enjoyable.
  • Janet
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the rooms. Also enjoyed the castle tour. Highly recommend eat dinner there. The staff was so helpful and nice. Highly recommend this property.
  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    The exceptional service, location, and hotel itsself.
  • Darci
    United States of America United States of America
    The hospitality was exceptional. We loved the tour of the castle, we had a fantastic dinner and the rooms were lovely.
  • Norrah
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was lovely and the location was beautiful. Staff was very helpful in arranging taxis and we loved having Daniel as our bartender! Thank you!
  • Alejandro
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent breakfast. Amazing views of the ocean and very close to Doolin pier to travel to the Aran Islands. Also. Very close to the Cliffs of Moher.
  • H
    Hannah
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful stay, our room was beautiful, the food was amazing and everyone was friendly.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Amenities of Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Late check-out will incur an additional charge. Check-out after 12:30 will be subject to a charge equivalent to one nights' stay.

    Please note that the property curfew is at 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays in September.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is 2.7 miles from the center of Doolin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Horseback riding
    • Room options at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Double
    • Guests staying at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • Check-in at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.