Ballinalacken castle country house hotel

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Independent
9.4 (483 reviews)
Coast Road, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Ireland , Lisdoonvarna , IE
353-0851509494

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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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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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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
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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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Ella • extended_group • gb
9
Amazing castle tour
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Historical property with modern amenities

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Caitriona • solo_traveller • ie
10
Enjoyed our stay in Ballinalacken. Saw lovely sunsets viewed from excellent location
Pros:

Location. Great views of Aran Islands
Friendliness
Lovely bedroom
Great breakfast

Cons:

No issues

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect two days to relax in a beautiful part of West Ireland
Pros:

the location was extremely beautiful, quiet and restful. our rooms were lovely and spacious. the tour of the castle was an unexpected fascinating bonus

Cons:

lack of laundry facilities

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • ca
10
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Everything. The drive up to the property with the castle in the background was the perfect welcome. Declan was a wonderful host as were all the other staff members. Private tour of the castle was unexpected but what a great gateway for what was to come. Dinner was fabulous, wine list extensive and dessert yummy. Really looked forward to this stay and they delivered 5 stars.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • au
7
Lovely country house stay.
Pros:

Easy to get taxi to Doolin. Make sure to do the castle tour.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Site enchanteur, visite du château très intéressante avant le souper, personnel charmant, bonne cuisine et belles pièces. Nous avons beaucoup aimé.

Cons:

Il faut savoir qu’il n’y a pas d’escalier, le bar de l’hôtel n’avait pas de musique. Le prix est tout de même dispendieux.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Gorgeous location and hotel. Amazing dinner. Terrific owners.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Gisele • couple • br
10
Experiência Incrível
Pros:

O Hotel é lindo, agradável, todos os funcionários extremamente prestativos e atenciosos. O quarto é muito confortável. É muito legal poder visitar o castelo que fica na propriedade. O café da manhã é delicioso e um destaque especial para o restaurante do hotel. Jantamos lá e foi realmente incrível.

Cons:

Gostei de toda a experiência.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • us
10
Owners will personally take care of you and the staff was very nice.
Pros:

Very classy place to stay in the middle of nowhere

Cons:

All good

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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vincent • couple • us
10
Amazing views
Pros:

Location and views were excellent to include sunset over the Cliff of Moher. Staff very helpful . Food was amazing. Pub was quant. Castle tour was the most informative we had while in Ireland.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Brett • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Amazing owners and staff

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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PeterLink • couple • cz
10
Velice ochotni majitelé a krásné prostředí
Pros:

Co jsme velice ocenili, byla ochota pomoci nám s porouchaným autem. Nemuseli nám pomáhat a přesto sehnali servis a zajistili odvoz do doby opravy auta.

Cons:

vše bylo víc než ok, nemáme žádné výhrady

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee