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Reviews of Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel 4 stars

Coast Road, Doolin, Ireland

#5 of 10 hotels in Doolin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 257 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    A great experience - family owned and exceptional service from the team
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well presented

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were very uncomfortable. Could use new mattresses. Had dinner one night at the property, and the steak was undercooked and returned. The staff tried to correct the issue, but it was still not completely done properly.

    Everyone we came in contact with were very friendly. The grounds and the castle were amazing with great views. Breakfast was excellent, with many options to choose from.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Perfect choice for a quiet respite from the tourist crowds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting; spacious, elegant rooms; welcoming staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed)
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was a phenomenal place to stay!!! The property was beautiful, the staff were very friendly and helpful! The food was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend this property!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We liked everything. It was perfect

    This is a lovely place to stay. It feels like staying with friends in a family home. The staff a friendly and helpful. The rooms have the most amazing views and the food is fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful estate with magnificent food. Have a view of the cliffs from the castle. Excellent overall experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    The castle tour and complimentary breakfast was worth its weight in gold. The dinner was perfectly splendid. I would definitely make a point to revisit this beautiful estate!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful grounds with rooms offering a view of the Cliffs of Moher!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner (steaks) in the restaurant were over-cooked.

    Location of the Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel was good - we had a lovely room with a view of the Cliffs of Moher. It was quite a bit of a walk from the check-in desk to our room so if you have mobility issues you would want a room closer. Rooms are a bit dated but clean. The grounds were beautiful, a tour of the castle was interesting and very much appreciated. There was parking on the grounds for our car - this was outside Doolin and the pubs on Fisher Street so a car was needed. We enjoyed breakfast at the hotel which was very good and had dinner there one evening - three of the four of us ordered a steak with only one receiving it as requested (medium rare). The others were cooked medium to medium-well. The staff were quite nice and very helpful. Overall, I would recommend the Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Delicious breakfast and dinner with great location and short ride to cliffs of Morse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful country grounds next to a castle and view of the ocean. Beautiful sunsets

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is breathtaking!!Rooms are luxurious, impeccably clean, beautiful details. The staff is friendly, welcoming and courteous. Our meals were excellent! We especially loved the scones. The Lemon Meringue dessert was luxurious. I felt like I was in a fairytale. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Other than the original room with stained carpet, everything was perfect. It’s a gorgeous place to stay. The food is del
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were first placed in a room that had some small stains on the carpet. Looked like pet stains. Just not acceptable. Obviously somebody didn’t do their job well. However the manager upgraded our room and gave us a discount off our stay. We would stay again in a minute.

    The grounds are gorgeous. The landscaping, horses and other animals when you drive up are so picturesque. The castle, manor house and hotel are beautiful. Staff is very courteous. Food and drinks for breakfast and dinner were delicious. Gerald gave us a tour of the grounds and the manor house. He is very knowledgeable about the property and the historical significance of it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Good overall place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not as good as other B & B’s we stayed at in Ireland

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    The food was the best I had in Ireland. The whisky selection was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The food was amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Comfort, luxury, amazing views and scrumptious food. This place was outstanding!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!!

    OMG, what didn't I like?? We got a private tour of the family castle, the rooms were outstanding, large, comfy and super clean. And the view from our window was spectacular. Then we also had dinner there and the food was out of this world. I would give this acomodation a if I could. It was just such a wonderful experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    I would highly recommend staying here. It is family owned and operated and I I love supporting family owened businesses.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In a great location for a lot of sites including the cliffs of moher. The views from the property are amazing. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food and dining were excellent. There is a small bar as well that is very convenient. We got a nice tour and history of the castle on the property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    If I come back to Ireland I would book my entire trip around this hotel- it was that good.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not one negative feedback I could give, it was an amazing experience

    Literally everything was perfect! The location, the grounds, room, staff, food - EVERTHING

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Our stay at this hotel is the highlight of the trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    This property is unique and it is surrounded by natural beauty. We loved the warm, personal attention from the staff, which includes a tour of the property. The food is the best we’ve had so far in Ireland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food and an excellent little bar!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    We absolutely loved our visit. The family owners are wonderful hosts and we really enjoyed the family history and castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property, very friendly staff, awesome castle on the grounds, nice pub

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    A great time plus insights of life in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The history and the people. Plus a tour of a privately owned castle.

    Nice quiet and somewhat remote. A welcome break from our previous days in Dublin.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Castle View
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not able to check in early as our room was not ready. Some other guests were able to check in early.

    It is a beautiful hotel with nice furniture and decorations. Our room was very spacious but has no view of the ocean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Historic inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very very old with no storage or shelves for our toiletries

    Historic home with lovely staff and dining.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional place with amazing food.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    The tour of the castle exceeded our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was very small.

    The tour of the castle was amazing. We were upgraded and loved our room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend! Family owned and operated. Clearly take pride in their property and their operations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We LOVED the tour of the castle! In addition, we enjoyed a delicious dinner (and breakfast) in a lovely dining room. Really enjoyed our nightcap in the little pub with great conversation with other guests of the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

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