Beach

Monks Ballyvaughan

The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>497</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a large body of water with mountains in the background at Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan
a bedroom with a bed and a desk with a yellow pillow at Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan
a bathroom with a sink and a shower and a candle at Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan
a grassy field with the ocean in the background at Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan
+8 photos

Monks Ballyvaughan

Lock in a great price for Monks Ballyvaughan – rated 9.4 by recent guests!

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Monks Ballyvaughan – rated 9.4 by recent guests! to get started.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
497 reviews

Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking and an elevator. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests. At the guest house, every unit has a private bathroom. The guest house offers a full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast. Guests at Monks Ballyvaughan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballyvaughan, like diving and hiking. Cliffs of Moher is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Galway Greyhound Stadium is 30 miles away. Shannon Airport is 37 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Ballyvaughan
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gretel
    United States of America United States of America
    “Enjoyed our stay. Helpful staff, good food and beautiful view of harbor.”
  • Johanna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Breakfast was good! Very adorable boutique hotel, clean!”
  • Joan
    United States of America United States of America
    “We loved everything about the property. All the staff were wonderful , especially Susan who was so accommodating and personable. We will return!”
  • Kerry
    Canada Canada
    “Everything was wonderful. The room, the bed, sheets, bathroom, staff…. Everything.”
  • Olivier
    Ireland Ireland
    “Great location, great staff, excellent food, very clean, and 2 electric vehicle charging stations on site.”
  • Bridget
    United States of America United States of America
    “Everything was wonderful! The staff so attentive and friendly. Seanna was a joy and so helpful.”
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    “Wow! Wow! Wow! The Monks Ballyvaughan far exceeded my expectations! Just a gorgeous property just across from the pier. Our room was do comfortable with every amenity you could think of. Very clean and updated bathroom. We had dinner in the...”
  • Lynne
    United States of America United States of America
    “Overlooks the ocean. Updated furnishings, very clean, excellent restaurant. Highly recommend”
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    “This place has been newly renovated & is spectacular! Nothing has been forgotten & every detail is perfect. High end but not stuffy & the most gorgeous location. Staff was super friendly & helpful. Restaurant was yummy for both dinner & breakfast....”
  • Jerry
    Ireland Ireland
    “The property was very clean and tidy, and recently renovated the staff were a fantastic, food fantastic, and a very friendly environment ”

Property questions and answers

Send a question to the property to find out more.

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Monks is located overlooking Galway Bay on Ireland's scenic Wild Atlantic Way. It is ideally located for guests who want to discover the world famous Burren Region. Walking, hiking, horseriding and a variety of water based activities are very popular here. The challenging golf courses of Doonbeg and Lahinch are within easy reach. Trips to the Aran Islands from Doolin are available throughout the summer season. Our restaurant is specially famous for top quality local seafood and serves delicious prawn, salmon, crabmeat and cod.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Monks
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Monks Ballyvaughan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Diving
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • 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).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Monks Ballyvaughan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about Monks Ballyvaughan

    • Monks Ballyvaughan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Beach
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours

    • Monks Ballyvaughan has 1 restaurant:

      • Monks

    • Guests staying at Monks Ballyvaughan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • The prices at Monks Ballyvaughan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Monks Ballyvaughan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Monks Ballyvaughan is 350 feet from the center of Ballyvaughan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Monks Ballyvaughan include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double