This country house hotel has a quiet location, looking out over the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It has free parking, luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant. The Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is on the West Coast of Ireland, 4 miles from the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and 3 miles from the village of Doolin. The house was built in 1840 and is now a family-run hotel. It mixes original charm with modern comforts. The large rooms with attached bathroom are traditionally decorated. Some have an ocean view, antique furnishings, four-poster beds, baths and real fires. There is a small bar and the restaurant specializes in local seafood. It offers a full cooked Irish breakfast every day and is open each evening (except Tuesdays).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Diana
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful property, very friendly staff, awesome castle on the grounds, nice pub
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice quiet and somewhat remote. A welcome break from our previous days in Dublin.
  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a beautiful hotel with nice furniture and decorations. Our room was very spacious but has no view of the ocean.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Amenities of Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Late check-out will incur an additional charge. Check-out after 12:30 will be subject to a charge equivalent to one nights' stay.

    Please note that the property curfew is at 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays in September.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

    • Room options at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Double

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Horseback riding

    • The prices at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is 2.7 miles from the center of Doolin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.