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

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

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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Andrea • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location
Friendliness
Service
Cleanliness

Cons:

Breakfast didn’t start until 8:15

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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patrik • couple • hu
10
Pros:

beautiful everything

Cons:

4 star hotel should have some facility.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nettesheim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Sophie • family_with_children • fr
9
Séjour au top
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner (buffet et plats préparés à la demande)
Excellent restaurant
Accueil chaleureux
Propreté impeccable

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • couple • us
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful area with an amazing view. Food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff very friendly.

Cons:

I wish we would have know sooner about the castle tour. We would have planned our day differently so we could have made the entire tour.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jilliann • couple • us
10
Great location less than 10 minutes drive to Doolin. Semi private castle tour and wonderful gourmet dinner.
Pros:

We had a beautiful room with views of the cliffs and ocean. The castle tour took 30 minutes before dinner and was so cool to go in the castle.
The dinner was incredible! You can eat there even if you’re not staying and I’d recommend it.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
Lovely stay and lovely staff- leave the bugs outside.
Pros:

Loved the location, overall accommodation, and staff.

Cons:

The windows were open and, well, Ireland has bugs like anywhere else and we got to meet them closely upon entry to the room.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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lovetotravel1492 • Family
8
Old shaped stones last a long long time
Pros:

Ruins remain after centuries. This is a tower house which was probably built/changed/renovated over centuries and started back about 1500 and constructed on an already earlier fort. Smart thing to do---which many shaped stone for reuse. It is thought that people lived here into the 1750s.

2026-03-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Michelle • extended_group • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • za
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
10
very nice
Pros:

The room was lovely and clean, the bed comfortable. The breakfast was good. The tour of the castle tower and the view was outstanding.

Cons:

Woman at check-in wasn't too friendly

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Incredible! We will definitely be back.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee