Ballinalacken castle country house hotel

Hotels
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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
V
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
B
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
M
Moncharee • extended_group • th
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • family_with_children • us
9
A beautiful and unique place to stay.
Pros:

Dinner at the restaurant was delicious

Cons:

The breakfast was ok, but not great.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
L
Lars • couple • us
10
Beautiful setting, wonderful staff, fabulous dining!
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
10
A dreamy night at the castle
Pros:

Wow this hotel was beautiful! Staff was excellent and the private castle tour blew our minds . Stay here!!

Cons:

Nothing - all perfect

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
E
eliza • couple • gr
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
B
BERTRAND • family_with_children • ie
8
Bel hôtel dans un des plus beaux villages d’Irlande
Pros:

Tires bel hôtel

Cons:

Un peu cher pour les prestations fournies. Très beaux meubles mais sanitaires tree moyens.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

The staff was wonderful, the location breath taking and it was a very happy occasion for us!

Cons:

Being older the shower area was difficult to get in and out of

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
B
Boccaccio • family_with_children • us
10
Lovely
Pros:

Beautiful view and you could have a tour of the castle.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Yves • couple • ch
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Que l'établissement ne rembourse pas car la date de réservation était fausse et que je n'avais pas contrôlé.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
L
Lynnie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
C
clark • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Excellent stay, staff, food, assistance, and beautiful setting!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
F
fergus • couple • au
8
A house not a castle
Pros:

It was next to the castle ruins but not a castle as I thought. The area was lovely

Cons:

It was difficult to get luggage from car to room and was disjointed.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
T
Tara • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
H
Howley • couple • us
10
A wonderful experience
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent with a breakfast bar for yogurt, fruit and pastries. Plus you had the opportunity to order freshly made eggs, bacon, etc. the host also offered a free tour of the castle on the property. We also had a view of the water and the Aran Islands. Free and easy parking.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
R
Rita • couple • gb
8
Perfect tranquil spot for a relaxing stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about it

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location
Friendliness
Service
Cleanliness

Cons:

Breakfast didn’t start until 8:15

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee