Hylands Burren Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (847 reviews)
Main Street , Ballyvaughan , IE
+353657077037

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Live music
Cons:
High breakfast charges
Room design issues
Noise from amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.11
There were concerns about room conditions and potential issues with amenities.
Service
8.58
Staff were highlighted as friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.62
The hotel is well-located, with positive remarks on the surrounding area and its access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.57
Some reviews indicated odd room designs and issues with bathroom fixtures.
Amenities
8.1
The amenities like free parking and live music were appreciated, despite some issues.
Value for Money
7.06
Some guests felt the price did not match the quality of the experience, especially regarding breakfast charges.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Mixed feelings on food quality and pricing, with some meals being pricey.
Overall Experience
8.58
General satisfaction with the stay, despite some negatives reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Hylands Burren Hotel in Ballyvaughan offers modernised 18th-century charm with spacious bedrooms equipped with all essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary experience at the Hyland’s Burren restaurant, known for its fresh seafood and local Burren lamb dishes. Don't forget to try their delicious home-baked scones and desserts that will tantalize your taste buds.

Convenient Location and Activities
Located near Aillwee Cave and Burren National Park, the hotel is the perfect base for exploring the area. Enjoy the convenience of nearby golf courses and unwind at the hotel's bar with live music and a cozy ambiance.

Experience the best of Irish hospitality at Hylands Burren Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 847 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.11
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Petra • couple • au
7
Good value for money. Great location
Pros:

Location and service

Cons:

Lack of ventilation in bathroom

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ida • solo_traveller • ie
7
Mixed Feelings.......
Pros:

All staff were very pleasant and helpful, NO Irish employees.....to be seen
Staff were multi tasking from breakfast duty to checking out, or checking in clients and also serving dinners etc......the hotel seems to be very understaffed
I did try to contact the hotel a few days before we arrived.......to confirm our booking......Spoke to Joy and a Patricia but no accsess to reservations..
I did ask a staff member, but they said head office was in Limerick
I had understood it was a family run hotel, but no family members to be seen...

Cons:

As above.......
Very well situated for visiting The Burren etc, but little else in Ballyvaughan, but maybe summer months are better
Continental breakfast selection poor, no selection of cheeses or cold meats

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • ie
5
Having to argue with a staff member to get them to move their car so i could leave was a low point.
Pros:

good location and not as bad as some of the reviews would have you think, our room was nice.

Cons:

as i was leaving early the morning after our stay one of the staff parked her car in such a way as i was completely blocked in and could not leave, by pure luck i was looking out the window at 6.30am and saw it happening so ran down to the car park to stop herand get them to move her car. the lady was very put out and just shrugged and said he couldn't see what the problem was, someone would have figured out who's car it was, she was incredibly rude.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • couple • fr
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bentley • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Therese • couple • nl
8
Aangename plek om te verblijven. Ballyvaughan is een mooi dorp.
Pros:

Prima kamer, goed bed. Mooie algemene ruimtes. Goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Een prachtig pand, maar moeilijk goed te onderhouden, versleten trapbekleding. De tand des tijds is goed te zien. Jammer dat er geen lift is, is nogal een ‘dingetje’ om met zware koffers een aantal trappen op te moeten.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brent • couple • ie
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jil • couple • de
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roland • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Guter Ausgangspunkt zu Sehenswürdigkeiten

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • ie
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • gb
7
Nice
Pros:

Reception staff kindly changed room because original had no curtains

Cons:

Breakfast could have been included

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • ie
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Werner • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • ie
3
Disappointing stay
Pros:

The location was excellent - Ballyvaughan is a beautiful area.

Cons:

The hotel room we were allocated was in dire need of an upgrade. There were numerous stains on the carpet. The timber panelling in the bathroom had evidence of timber rot and the vanity unit was very badly repaired. The biggest issue was the shower temperature could not be regulated and was extremely hot to the point it was dangerous. When checking out we brought it to the attention of the receptionist but got absolutely no satisfaction. In our opinion this hotel was extremely over priced charging €185 per night not including breakfast.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

We loved everything, especially the music in the bar. It was so relaxing and homely especially the views of the Burren. I would highly recommend this hotel if you want peace and quiet . So relaxing 😌

Cons:

Nothing.we hope to come back again soon
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2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • ie
3
We won’t be back and we won’t be recommending the Hyland’s Burren Hotel to family or friends.
Pros:

Checking out

Cons:

Hotel was shoddy-on making our way to our room, there was a door which was warped or damaged and could not fully close-this is an external door, meaning anything or anyone could access the hotel.
The bedroom’s window is in need of replacement, flaking and broken in parts. Inadequate lighting in the bedroom which was cramped. There is no indication that there is no elevator in this property yet there are rooms on the third floor which required a significant walk and climb of 6 sets of stairs. We are a couple in our senior years and were significantly discommoded by this.
The staff were impersonal. There was no sense of welcome or assistance.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Great location. Lovely staff. Bed and bathroom very clean and comfy. We’d stay again.

Cons:

Bad carpet stains in our room and needs an update on the stairs.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff, great food and great entertainment the night we stayed!

Cons:

It’s not overly modernised in regard to bedrooms, although it’s exactly what to expect from images etc when booking. No real faults with anything.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee