Ballinalacken castle country house hotel

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Independent
9.4 (483 reviews)
Coast Road, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Ireland , Lisdoonvarna , IE
+353 65 707 4025

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Facilities

Free breakfast
24-hour front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Free English breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Beautiful and clean surroundings
Excellent food and dining experience

Categories

Cleanliness
9.66
The property was noted as clean, cozy, and beautifully maintained by multiple reviewers.
Service
9.83
Staff were described as kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout the stay.
Location
9.67
Excellent location near the Cliffs of Moher and other attractions, described as perfect for exploring.
Room Quality
9.12
Rooms described as clean, cozy, comfortable, and charming.
Amenities
9.15
Superb amenities noted along with great access to nearby attractions.
Value for Money
8.61
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.66
Dining experience highly praised for quality and service.
Overall Experience
9.53
Described as a truly memorable stay with a strong likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:45

Property Description

Scenic Garden Views

Enjoy the picturesque garden views and relax in the tranquil picnic area.

On-Site Dining Options

Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service. Complete your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Complimentary Breakfast and Parking

Start your day right with a complimentary English breakfast and take advantage of free self parking on-site.

Unwind and stay connected in one of the cozy guestrooms featuring complimentary Wi-Fi. The property's convenient location puts you near popular attractions such as Doolin Cave and the Cliffs of Moher.

Explore the beauty of Lisdoonvarna from Ballinalacken castle country house hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 483 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.66
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.12
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.66
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Kevin • couple • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Josh • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location, nice lodging, quaint bar and excellent tour of private castle.
Pros:

Tour of the castle was amazing. Loved the location.

Cons:

The dinner was just ok but the breakfast was nice.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Incredible experience
Pros:

The views are incredible. You can see, starting from the left, the cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, and on the right, Connemara. Cecilia, Declan, April and Daniel are wonderful hosts. We love the small private bar as well. Absolute Jim of a location and place. Don’t miss the private castle tour each evening at 6:30 PM. Declan does an outstanding job.

Cons:

There’s not much to not like, other than the fact that it is about a three mile drive that can’t be walked into downtown Doolin.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • ch
9
Wunderbarer geschichtsträchtiger Ort mit toller Lage.
Pros:

Die wunderbare Lage, ruhig und mit Blick auf die Cliffs of Moher. Informative Führung im Turm durch den Besitzer.

Cons:

Leider gabs nicht mehr jedes Menu zum Abendessen, welche zuvor angekündigt wurden.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • couple • us
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • us
10
This is an incredible and romantic castle hotel.
Pros:

Our stay was amazing and the location and views were incredible. We even had a view of the Cliffs of Mojer from our room. The hotel itself was well kept, clean and had a bar and restaurant. Local pubs were only a few minutes drive away. We will definitely be back.

Cons:

Nothing. We truly loved this place.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • gb
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Patrycja • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had an amazing stay! The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were spotless, comfortable, and so well looked after. The castle right beside the hotel was absolutely gorgeous and made the whole place feel even more special.

The staff were incredible—so friendly and welcoming—and the breakfast was delicious. The hotel was clean, quiet, and so peaceful. The sunset views were breathtaking, with stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher, the ocean, and the Aran Islands. We would definitely stay here again!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • couple • us
10
Pros:

The charm and quality of the hotel - room, common areas, garden. Exceptional food. Fabulous location

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
8
Lovely property
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

Cool landscape

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • us
10
A great place to stay to see the cliffs of moher
Pros:

Excellent location and very nice property.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
7
Dinner and a tour of old castle ruins
Pros:

Great location to the cliffs of Mohr and doolin cave, Doolin etc. the tour of the old castle was really interesting. The room was a little small for the money, some pumps and such going on and off all night, bathroom quite small. Had it been a clear day, I’m sure the view is stunning. We didn’t get to see it.

Cons:

Room was small, wasn’t really castle like, more like an inn and the food was really overpriced.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and informative. We enjoyed talking with Declan and he gave a great tour of the castle.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Woods • family_with_children • us
8
Unique stay with amazing views
Pros:

View of the Cliffs of Moher
Castle on site

Cons:

Everything felt especially heavy in an unusual summer heatwave

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • us
10
Everything about Ballinalacken was outstanding
Pros:

Great location and staff and fascinating history. Tour of the castle was very cool. The owners really made you feel welcome and helped with suggestions of what to do in the area. Food in the restaurant was outstanding. Bar area reminded us of a small pub. Room was great with very comfortable four poster bed. Highly recommend.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ella • extended_group • gb
9
Amazing castle tour
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Mary lynn • solo_traveller • us
9
April was the best! She wore many hats and did everything well
Pros:

Asked and was granted room change for better view, very grateful.

Cons:

Clatter of dishware during our meals in preparation of next service, quite loud.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
A bit of a treat on our WAW tour and a real gem. Food was amazing, castle tour an added bonus. All the rooms are beautif
Pros:

Comfortable and clean room with views of the islands, beautifully decorated throughout, delicious dinner and breakfast, castle tour before dinner. Good for exploring the cliffs

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee